Rural Living Made Modern

OEC Fiber connects country living with reliable internet services

As more and more people move from the city to the country, the need for rural broadband continues to increase. People are looking to enjoy the wide-open spaces without giving up the comforts of modern living. That is precisely what OEC Fiber is here to do.

"[People] like the one-acre lots. They like this kind of thing where you're not really close to each other. When people are buying $300,000 homes, they want the stuff that goes with that. One of the pieces that was missing was high-speed internet," said Walter Kula of Choctaw.

Walter is a former Chief Master Sargent Sergeant with the United States Air Force. He retired from the service after 27 years with numerous awards and decorations.

He went on to teach Aerospace Science for the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps before fully retiring in July of 2021. His wife, Judith, retired from teaching 6th grade at Choctaw Public Schools in May.

The fastest speeds they could hope for with their previous provider was only 10 Mbps. Most virtual learning platforms require at least 25 Mbps for the two of them to teach from home. Walter and his wife now enjoy up to 100 Mbps on OEC Fiber.

Getting connected with OEC Fiber made sharing screens and engaging with their students from afar a breeze.

Walter could even continue serving his community by conducting online meetings with Oklahoma City’s Traffic and Transportation Commission, where he has served as chairman since January of 2012. Online learning and work-from-home meetings are only the beginning of the fiber revolution happening in the Kula’s home. The mobility offered by OEC Fiber TV’s smartphone app has changed how Walter watches TV.

Enjoying an evening in the backyard by the fire pit no longer means missing out on his favorite forms of entertainment. Our enhanced services mean Walter can enjoy the scenic views of his property while still rooting for his favorite team.

“I watched the NBA Finals on the back porch. You can go anywhere,” he said.

Fiber’s reliability became an even more significant asset when Walter found himself on bed rest this summer. A slight pain under his left breast that morphed into back problems and shoulder pain turned out to be a heart attack.

OEC Fiber gave him the freedom to move about his home and property without losing connection while he recovered. The only thing he needed to focus on was getting better.

“[It’s] the best way to provide TV and internet services,” said Walter.

OEC Fiber is eliminating the barrier between the serenity of country living and the joys of modern life. Everyone deserves to stay connected, and we are working to make that happen.

To learn more about what we can do to make your life even better, visit us at www.OECFiber.com today.