INTRODUCING
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Life is changing and so is our internet RTC is launching 10 Gig, the fastest internet in the nation
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Business Spotlight: Electric Co-ops With support from RTC, electric cooperatives are lighting the way for rural North Dakota
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Tech Tips Have you ever wondered what this “cloud” is that everyone seems to be talking about, but felt too embarrassed to ask? If so, you’re not alone
SPRING 2021
Life is Changing SO IS OUR INTERNET!
And 10 Gig isn’t the only change you’ll see at RTC. With this network upgrade and new blazing fast speed, we have dropped the prices for our two other fastest speeds. Now, residential customers can enjoy 1 Gig for just $125 a month, which includes our Total Experience Wi-Fi package (a $17 value) at no extra cost to you.
ahead “Weofarethestaying curve by
While things are slowly returning to normal, our relationship with the internet has changed for good. We’ve learned that remote work, telemedicine, and video conferencing are conveniences that can keep us connected to the world, even on the other side of a pandemic.
joining the first one percent of providers to offer 10 Gig.
At RTC, we’ve changed, too. With upgrades to our robust fiber network, we are now able to offer speeds of 10 Gig—the fastest you’ll find anywhere in the country.
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Suddenly, lightning-fast home internet isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity.
Now, we are staying ahead of the curve by joining the first one percent of providers to offer 10 Gig–which is 10 times faster than some of the fastest internet speeds available in not only North Dakota, but the nation. Only a handful of Americans have access to 10 Gig internet from their home, and you could be next. For now, 1 Gig is more than fast enough for the average household to work, play, and stream simultaneously without interruption.
RTC is launching 10 Gig, the fastest internet in the nation Life has changed a lot over the past year. With so many of us working and learning from home, we’ve become more reliant on our internet than ever before. We’ve trusted our home networks to connect us to everything from homework to healthcare.
Just a few years ago, 10 Gig speeds would have been unimaginable. In 2008, only 16 percent of Americans had access to internet service of 10 Mbps. Five years ago, RTC was among the first five percent of providers to offer 1 Gig, an internet connection that transmits data at a speed of 1000 megabits per second. The widespread deployment of fiber has allowed for speeds to increase rapidly, and today, 1 Gig speeds are available to over 80 percent of Americans.
For now, 1 Gig is more “than fast enough for the
The myRTCnet app, which is free with your Gig internet service, has also been updated to provide you a better user experience. Our improved app will feature a more attractive and intuitive design, a new security dashboard, and the power to prioritize devices.
“We don’t want our customers to be held back by their internet,” said Brooks Goodall, RTC Chief Operations Officer/Asst. General Manager. “That’s why we’ve created the fastest, most reliable broadband network. We’ve made a promise to provide the cutting-edge technology you need to stay connected to the world, and 10 Gig is the latest way we’re fulfilling that promise.”
Gig internet nearly eliminates network latency, a common term for the total time it takes for a short message to make it from sender to receiver. This allows for faster access to web pages, clearer video, better call quality, and improved online gaming, where a few seconds of lag can mean the difference between life and (virtual) death. But as life continues to change, 10 Gig internet will enable technologies that we haven’t even dreamed of yet. Look around your home: how many devices are currently connected to the internet? You’ll probably see phones, gaming consoles, smart TVs, bluetooth-enabled speakers, and voice-activated assistants like Alexa. These devices are just the beginning. Projections show that 63 million American homes will qualify as “smart” by 2022, with everything from internet-connected light bulbs to refrigerators. Speeds like 10 Gig will ensure that all of these devices work to their fullest potential, allowing you to game without lag, seamlessly stream your favorite shows in every room, and video chat with crystal-clear high-definition displays. From video chatting to virtual reality, we can only imagine what the future of smart home technology will hold. And with Gig speeds and RTC’s unlimited data, the possibilities are endless. “We’ve always been ahead of the curve,” Goodall said. “Now, with 10 Gig, we are building the network of the future.”
average household to work, play, and stream simultaneously without interruption. Call 701.862.3115 or visit rtc.coop/internet to sign up for Gig speeds today and start enjoying the nation’s fastest internet!
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Why Go Gig?
McKenzie Electric Cooperative
A MESSAGE FROM OUR
Est. 1945 Headquarters: Watford City, ND
General Manager A cooperative can be a difficult
our tables, while oil cooperatives
thing to define. Co-ops can be
quite literally fuel our lives.
large or small, exist in almost
Shane Hart
CEO/General Manager
any industry, and take many
Cooperatives are not about a
forms, each with their own unique
return on investment; they are
structures and services. But to me,
about service. We encourage
the best definition of a cooperative
our teams to be good corporate
is also the simplest one: a co-op
citizens. I can safely say that
is a group of like-minded people
the majority of RTC employees
coming together to meet a
volunteer regularly in their
common need.
Electric Co-ops
communities in some way, from participating in local fire
RTC was formed in 1951, when a
departments and ambulance
group of passionate community
services to sitting on city councils
members saw a need to provide
and school boards.
low-cost, high-quality telephone
THE
Communicator 24 Main Street North, PO Box 68, Parshall, ND 58770 www.RTC.coop, RTC@restel.com, www.facebook.com/RTC.coop Customer Service: 0811 (within RTC exchanges) or 888.862.3115 Repair Service: 0611 (within RTC exchanges) or 800.822.3311
service to the residents of
Because we are not tied to outside
northwest North Dakota. We have
stakeholders, cooperatives are
worked tirelessly over the past 70
able to focus on providing high-
years to continue meeting the ever-
quality service and cutting-edge
evolving communication needs of
technology—like RTC’s recent
our neighbors.
network upgrades, which now allow us the capacity to offer 10
24/7 Help Desk: 0211 (within RTC exchanges) or 800.497.2151 Headquarters: 24 Main St N • Parshall, ND 58770 New Town Office: 202 College Drive • New Town, ND 58763 Watford City Office: 701 14th St SW • Watford City, ND 58854
Business Office:
We are not alone in this venture.
Gig, the fastest internet speeds in
Cooperatives are the backbone
America.
of our communities. In this newsletter, you will read about five
Cooperatives make our
701.862.3115
electric cooperatives in our service
communities stronger. We provide
888.862.3115
territory—Burke-Divide, McKenzie
high-quality, reliable services to
Electric, McLean, Mountrail-
our members; we create jobs in
Williams, and Verendrye. We
the communities we serve; and we
provide phone and internet service
invest in our local economies. I am
to those who provide our power
grateful for our fellow cooperatives
and are proud to work alongside
and the opportunities we have to
these businesses whenever
better the places that we live—
possible.
together.
0811 (Toll-free within RTC Exchanges)
Fax: 701.862.3008 Email: rtc@restel.com
Publication Contact: Shannon Stafslien, Marketing Manager
CEO/General Manager: Shane D. Hart
Directors & Officers: Jeanette Hoff, President
With support from RTC, electric cooperatives are lighting the way for rural North Dakota Electric cooperatives have been lighting the way for rural Americans for almost a century, providing power to areas that historically have been hard to serve. And these co-ops aren’t just keeping our lights on; they are bolstering our local economies and bettering the places we live. In RTC’s service territory alone, we intersect with five electric cooperatives: Burke-Divide, McKenzie, McLean, MountrailWilliams, and Verendrye. We spoke to their leaders to learn how, with support from RTC, they are continuing to empower
Amy Ones, Director Wayne Skarda, Director Terry Wilber, Director Barbara Steinmetz, Director Tim Krebsbach, Director
communities go far beyond electricity and broadband.
enjoy today,” said John Skurupey, CEO of McKenzie Electric Cooperative.
Illuminated By the Past In the early 20th century, electricity was a luxury limited only
wood-burning stoves to cook their meals, light their paths, and warm their homes. Investor-owned utilities chose not expense required would outweigh potential revenue.
Thank you,
Shane Hart
Agriculture cooperatives pool the
-Shane Hart
RTC is an equal opportunity employer and provider.
financial resources and expertise
CEO
that allow farmers to put food on
of North Dakota would not have the modern services we
to provide service to these rural areas, believing that the
Alicia Brenna, Attorney
Copyright© 2021 by RTC (Reservation Telephone Cooperative) and Tellwell.
“Were it not for cooperatives, the sparsely populated areas
The rest of America was left using kerosene lanterns and
And the essential services that cooperatives provide in our
them.
to large cities and those along major transportation routes.
Jared Eagle, Vice President Jennifer Sorenson, Secretary/Treasurer
the rural North Dakota communities that first empowered
Everything changed in 1936, when the Rural Electrification Act (REA) provided federal loans for the installation of
Verendrye Electric Cooperative Est: 1939 Headquarters: Velva, ND
electrical distribution systems in isolated areas of the United States. Cont. on next page
stay connected to the rest
North Dakota, a small town of under
leaders know that they can have an
territories intersect, they provide us with
With this new opportunity, rural
of the world. But doing
600 people. Just over an hour away, in
even greater impact when they join
power. In return, we supply internet at
residents began to gather in local
what’s best for members
New Town, Mountrail-Williams (through
forces. From flipping burgers before
many of their offices and substations,
homes, churches, and city halls to
goes beyond providing
the Rural Development Finance
football games to scooping ice cream
allowing them to serve their members
discuss the possibility of bringing power
power; across North Dakota,
Corporation, or RDFC) has provided two
cones at the State Fair, these electric
faster and with fewer interruptions.
to their communities. Cooperatives like
electric cooperatives are
$250,000 community capital loans to
cooperatives come together to show
McLean Electric were formed when
bettering their communities
build a new volunteer fire station and a
appreciation for their members.
groups of individuals, paying as little as
through volunteership,
water park for children.
$5 for their membership, came together
financial contributions, and
with a common goal.
local events.
“They wanted to electrify the rural
At Burke-Divide Electric
areas. The homesteads, the farmsteads, the ranches, wherever was not being
“Our relationship with RTC is symbiotic,” King said. “They provide the technology
“We have the same core philosophy,”
for us, and we supply electricity for their
“That’s a low interest loan. Along with
King said. “As nonprofits, events like
technology.”
other funding, it just makes it more
these are an opportunity to thank
affordable to make sure that these
those people that get services from us.
This symbiotic relationship allows co-
Cooperative, General
quality of life projects work,” said Alex
Sometimes events can become so big
ops like Burke-Divide, McKenzie, and
Manager Jerry King
Vournas, Chief Operating Officer at
that one co-op can’t do it alone. And it’s
Verendrye to equip their meters with
served,” said McLean General Manager
encourages all of his
Mountrail-Williams. “Through RDFC, we
always nice to have partners.”
smart devices, which can alert their
Mark Doyle.
employees to find a way
are really filling the gap for rural areas
headquarters if the power goes out,
that don’t have their own economic
show them where the outage originated,
to volunteer in their local While the cost of membership has
community.
increased over time, that mission—to provide service for the underserved
Verendrye Electric Cooperative Est: 1939 Headquarters: Velva, ND
“I’ve got volunteer
In true cooperative fashion, these
areas of our state—continues to guide
firefighters that work for
Those extra dollars, along with funds
electric cooperatives almost a century
me, I’ve got mayors, members of
from Operation Round Up (where
later. Because they are owned by their
economic development committees,
members have the option to round their
members, not investors, business
park boards—you name it,” King said.
electric bill up to the nearest dollar), are
decisions are based entirely on
“Someone’s got to step up and be the
donated to local organizations in need,
customer needs—not a bottom line.
leaders, and that’s what we try to do in
from food banks to the gymnastics
the cooperative world: we try to create
team.
“When your members are your owners critical service which the membership places a high degree of importance on, being able to focus on reliability and lowest possible cost as opposed to increasing revenues translates to better
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service,” Skurupey said.
important partner is RTC. In the areas where our service
to the substation. These smart devices aren’t just saving time and money; they are providing peace of mind for their members. Cont. on next page
giving back to their members. Randy Hauck, General Manager of Verendrye Electric Cooperative, explains that cooperatives are in a unique position to support their
McLean Electric Cooperative Established: 1945 Headquarters: Garrison, ND
communities financially.
Mountrail-Williams Electric Cooperative
Established: 1945 Headquarters: Williston, ND
“We have resources available
With 35 employees across Burke
other places don’t,” Hauck said. “Things
Divide’s 3,000-square mile service
like loan programs or grant programs
territory, that is a lot of leaders being
where we can access funds and help
made. And they are not stopping with
a small community buy a fire truck
volunteership; King also encourages
that they might not be able to get in
employees to give back through
any other way, unless it’s through a
Operation Round Down, in which they
cooperative.”
By banding together to bring electricity
can round their paychecks down to the
to their communities, cooperatives
nearest dollar.
make it possible for rural America to
cooperatives, one
again without having to drive a truck out
to us through the USDA that
“We always ask ourselves, ‘what’s in it
Building a Brighter Future, Together
For these
and even get it back up and running
Burke-Divide is not the only cooperative
That’s what we try to do in the cooperative world: we try to create leaders.
for the member?’”
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leaders.”
“
and you’re providing a
development departments.”
Verendrye has leveraged these funds to help build a new daycare in Berthold,
Burke-Divide Electric Cooperative Est: 1945 Headquarters: Columbus, ND
Verendrye Electric Cooperative
Est: 1939 Headquarters: Velva, ND
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Were it not for cooperatives, the sparsely populated areas of North Dakota would not have the modern services we enjoy today.
offline mode that allows you to edit documents even without an internet
Tech Tips
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Established: 1945 Headquarters: Williston, ND
Have you ever wondered what this “cloud” is that everyone seems to be talking about, but felt too embarrassed to ask? If so, you’re
2. Free up disk space. Photos, videos, and documents can take up lots of space on your hard drive, which can slow down and ultimately
damage your computer. Free up space by uploading large files to the cloud! And don’t worry, once they’re up there,
Today, we’re going to explain what exactly the cloud is, how it
your files back onto your hard drive.
are more of a visual learner, watch our latest Tech Tip video to
is proud to serve, and be served by, our fellow co-ops.
follow along with tech expert Riley. Let’s get started!
broadband cooperatives and electric cooperatives, we carry
files back to the cloud.
not alone.
trenches side by side to deliver service to the same areas, RTC
“The cooperative family is pretty unique. When I think of
connect when you want to sync the
SO, WHAT IS THE “CLOUD” ANYWAY?
works, and how you can use it to store and share your files. If you
Mountrail-Williams Electric Cooperative
connection—you just need to
What Is The Cloud?
“If we have a problem, we can restore power before you even
the same end goal. How can we advance the quality of life
know it is out. It shortens outage times tremendously,” King
for the area that we’re serving? How can we make it better for
No, we’re not talking about the fluffy white thing you see in the
said. “And that’s important, because when it’s 40 below and
everyone?” Hauck said. “We’re all in this together.”
sky. In the tech world, “the cloud” refers to a vast global network
the lights aren’t on, getting power back is a matter of keeping
of servers. These servers use the internet to store data, run
people safe.”
applications, and deliver content like video streaming and web
they’re not gone for good—you can easily download all of
3. Keep your important documents safe. If your house was burning down, what would you save first? For many of us, the first answer that comes to mind is “My family photo albums.” When you upload your photos and other important documents to the cloud, you don’t have to worry about losing them if there is a fire, or if your computer is stolen or damaged. When you want to access them again, they will be right in the cloud where you left them.
4. Collaborate with your colleagues. With cloud
mail.
collaboration services like Google Drive and Microsoft
rely on the internet to communicate with their members. For
These days, the cloud is everywhere—literally. Some examples of
users, who can all edit in one place. This can be very helpful
McLean Electric, that communication became more essential
cloud-based services that you are probably familiar with include
than ever this February, when disastrous winter weather in the
Google Drive, Yahoo! Mail, Dropbox, and Microsoft OneDrive.
In addition to communicating with their meters, electric co-ops
South caused rolling blackouts across the Midwest. When something is “in the cloud”—for example, an email you send
The Western Area Power Administration turned off substations
over Yahoo! Mail or a document you write in Google Docs—this
across the region to cope with the increased demand. While
simply means that it is being stored on internet servers instead of
McLean’s headquarters did not experience any interruption,
on your computer. Think of it like an extra hard drive that can be
there were blackouts in parts of their service territory.
accessed anywhere you go, as long as you are connected to the internet.
“When we need to communicate with our member owners, we need to communicate with them now, especially during a crisis like that,” Doyle said. “With RTC, regardless of if the electricity is down, they have contingencies built into their system that ensure that their service will continue so we can
McKenzie Electric Cooperative
Est. 1945 Headquarters: Watford City, ND
Why Should I Use the Cloud? There are several benefits to using the cloud. Here are just a few:
communicate.”
1. Access your files from (almost) anywhere. The Electric cooperatives like Burke-Divide, McKenzie, McLean,
main advantage of the cloud is that you can access your
Mountrail-Williams, and Verendrye have been serving the
information from any device, anywhere, as long as you
underserved areas of our state for almost a century. Whether
have an internet connection. You can begin a document in
we are helping them communicate with their members,
Google Docs from your home computer and pick up right
collaborating on community improvement projects, or digging
where you left off when you get to the office or your local coffee shop. Many cloud-based applications even offer an
OneDrive, you have the ability to share documents with other for colleagues collaborating on a report, students working on a group presentation, or even couples creating a guest list for their upcoming wedding. The cloud is everywhere, and it’s not going away anytime soon. Please give us a call if you have any questions, and one of our experienced technicians will help you make the most of the cloud. That’s it for this edition of Tech Tips! Check back soon for another tip to make your technology work for you.
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CAPITAL
Credits If you had RTC services in 1990, 1991 and 1992 watch the mail in May for your RTC Capital Credit check. RTC Board of Directors authorized the capital credits for these years to be distributed in full.
Michelle Tweed CABLE LOCATOR LEAD
Capital credits are your reward for doing business with RTC. We use capital credits to operate and to make capital improvements. By using capital credits, RTC is able to hold down the cost of service and provide state-of-the-art service to you the member-owners.
Laney Hartel
Gage Yellowbird
Lane Underdahl
Benjamin Meidinger
Laney Hartel is the daughter of Justin
Gage Yellowbird is the son of Dominick
Lane Underdahl is the son of Lucas and
Benjamin Meidinger is the son of
and Angie Hartel. She will be graduating
Yellowbird and Tammy Bowling. He
Heather Underdahl. He is graduating
Joddy and Tami Meidinger. He will be
from Watford City High School and
is graduating from Max Public School
from North Shore Plaza High School
graduating from Kenmare High School
pursuing a career in nursing at North
and plans to attend Cornell University
and plans to attend Bismarck State
and plans to attend South Dakota
Dakota State University. She would like
majoring in Government. Gage will use
College to study Agriculture Industry
School of Mines and Technology to
to become an ER nurse, travel as a nurse
his degree in Government as a pathway to
and Technology. He would like to
study Electrical Engineering. He would
for a while and then return to North
becoming a lawyer and he plans to attend
become an agronomist, after which
like to pursue a career that will allow
Dakota to work as a Labor and Delivery
law school after Cornell University. Gage
he plans to return and work on his
him to continue creating, building, and
nurse. Laney has seen how much of
has been active in FFA, Student Council,
family farm. Lane would also like to
operating all type of electronics and
an impact nurses have had during the
Honor Society and with the Max Farm
help and influence the next generation
electronic systems. Benjamin plans
pandemic and wants to do her part to
Services Cenex.
of farmers. Lane has been active in
to contribute to modern innovation.
make a positive difference. Laney has
Basketball, 4-H, Trap League and his
Benjamin has been active with the
been active in FFA, Student Council,
church Youth Group.
High School Band, Upper Souris Water
Volleyball and the CrossPoint Youth
District Cooperative, the Kenmare
Leadership Team.
Theatre and Gift of Love in Kenmare.
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10 Gig is Now Available THE FASTEST INTERNET SPEED IN THE NATION!
To celebrate this milestone, we’ve lowered the price on our 1 Gig residential speed to $125/month. Also, our 1 Gig now includes our Total Experience Wi-Fi package ($17/month value), which guarantees great coverage throughout your home and comes with all the enhanced myRTCnet app features for FREE
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Linda Delzer
Krystle Tollefson
Dennis Pederson
Gregory & Charlotte Willis
Douglas Exchange Emmet Exchange
Congratulations to these Fall 2020 Communicator “Readers’ Contest” winners. They will receive a $10 credit on their RTC bill:
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NAME For your chance to be entered in the
New Town Exchange
PHONE 1. In 2008 what percentage of Americans had access to internet services of 10 Mbps?
drawing to win a $10 credit on your bill, correctly answer the questions at the right and include with your RTC bill. You can
2. What is the one main advantage of the Cloud?
also submit your answers on our website at RTC.coop/readerscontest or email your answers to RTCteam@restel.com.
3. How many electric coops are included in RTC’s service area?