HULBERT, OKLA. – Lake Region Technology & Communications (LRTC), a rural broadband provider based in Hulbert, has officially surpassed 14,000 subscribers, marking a significant milestone in its mission to bring high-speed fiber internet to Cherokee, Wagoner, and parts of Muskogee and Mayes County.
“This milestone proves Lake Region Fiber is a leader in high-speed internet for our region,” said Larry Mattes, Director of Marketing. “If our local, reliable, and crazy-fast internet weren’t needed, we wouldn’t have this many subscribers. Families and businesses today need a dependable connection they can count on, and Lake Region is here to provide that. We’re grateful to our loyal customers for helping make this service a success.”
Lake Region Fiber’s growth and impact have not gone unnoticed. The company has been recognized as a six-time winner of the Tahlequah Daily Press “Best of the Best” Internet Provider award, as voted on by readers.
From the start, Lake Region’s mission has been clear: to bridge the digital divide by delivering reliable fiber internet to underserved rural communities. Leadership credits the cooperative’s success to the combined efforts of employees across both its electric and fiber divisions.
“The cooperative spirit is alive at Lake Region,” Mattes added. “We are reinvesting in the communities we serve and ensuring that small towns and rural residents are not left behind in the digital world.”
Jarrod Welch, Director of Broadband Operations, emphasized that Lake Region’s broadband success is built on the strong foundation of its parent company, Lake Region Electric Cooperative. “As a locally owned internet service provider, our people, our dedication to customer service, and our forward-looking vision set us apart from competitors and make all the difference,” Welch said. “We live here, work here, and use these services ourselves. We are committed to reliability and the trust we build with our community.”
Looking ahead, Lake Region Fiber plans to complete its buildout in the town of Fort Gibson and partner with new housing developments to further extend its fiber service.