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September 11, 2024 In CTC News

CTC Partners with CWA to Implement Communications Workers of America Broadband JATC-Upper Midwest Apprenticeship Program

CTC recently partnered with the Communications Workers of America (CWA) to create the first broadband-centered apprenticeship for the states of Minnesota, Iowa, South Dakota, and North Dakota.

Communications Workers of America Broadband JATC-Upper Midwest has been officially recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) as a Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) sponsor and approved by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry Division of Apprenticeship. CWA and CTC look forward to welcoming other ISPs in the region into the program.READ MORE

August 16, 2024 In CTC News, Culture, MC Fiber, Partnerships

Gilbert Promoted to Director of Outside Plant/MC Fiber

Steve Gilbert was recently promoted to Director of Outside Plant at Consolidated Telephone Company (CTC). Gilbert has been employed at CTC since May 2006 and has previously held the positions of Engineering Manager and Network Design Engineer.

Holding a technical degree in Electronics Engineering, Gilbert has been in the telecommunications industry since 1995, spanning a variety of jobs from construction to customer installations, to engineering.READ MORE

March 5, 2024 In CTC News

CTC Receives DEED Award to Expand Broadband Internet

Brainerd, MN – On Tuesday, March 5 the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced that they have awarded over $53 million in grants through their Border-to-Border Broadband Development Grant program. The 24 projects that were awarded throughout the state will be matched by nearly $51 million in local funds, for a total investment of over $104 million.

The funding, which was approved during the 2023 legislative sessions, will be used by broadband providers to build out infrastructure and provide services to unserved and underserved locations. This round of funding will provide internet access to over 8,900 businesses, homes, and community institutions across the state.READ MORE

January 30, 2024 In CTC News

Russell Joins CTC as Corporate IT Manager

BAXTER, MN – Matt Russell recently joined Consolidated Telephone Company (CTC) as the Corporate IT Manager, working closely with CTC’s employees and fronting cyber security initiatives. Russell started in December 2023 after spending almost four years as a Corporate Director of Information Technology for Cote Family Companies, and 15 years overall in the industry, within the Brainerd Lakes Area. Russell holds a degree in Network Administration from CLC in Brainerd.

“I was excited to start with CTC because, as both a customer and resident of the local community, it has always shown itself to be a company that truly cares about their community and their quality of work,” said Russell. “The best thing about my time here thus far is knowing passionate, hardworking people surround me who enjoy what they do.”

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January 29, 2024 In CTC News

Fiber Gaming Network Launched at CTC

BAXTER, MN – CTC has officially launched the capability for internet subscribers to enjoy free online gaming tournaments, after recently partnering with Fiber Gaming Network.

Subscribers can access free eSports tournaments and connect with other gamers on the Discord platform. Subscribers can also play popular games such as Fortnite, Rocket League, The Show23, Halo Infinite, Super Smash Bros, Minecraft, and more.

As an added bonus, moderators are present during live-stream gaming to prevent any potential cyberbullying, inappropriate behavior, or spammers and to ensure the players adhere to the game’s rules.

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August 3, 2023 In CTC News

Rosenwald Promoted at CTC

BAXTER, MN – Ryan Rosenwald has recently been promoted to the position of Director of Sales at Consolidated Telephone Company (CTC).

Rosenwald joined CTC in 2004 as a Network Analyst and has since held positions such as Sales Manager, Technology Manager, and Technology Services Manager. In these previous roles, he has consulted with area businesses on setting up and maintaining their corporate network infrastructures. He also has been responsible for the planning, design, and implementation of CTC’s voice, video, and data networks. Rosenwald graduated with a Bachelor of Arts: Secondary Education in Social Studies from Gustavus Adolphus College.

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June 16, 2023 In CTC News, Partnerships

Lakes Jam and CTC Celebrate a Ten-Year Partnership

Lakes Jam is a 4-day concert event, held each June—at the iconic Brainerd International Raceway (BIR), in Brainerd, Minnesota. During these 4 days, concertgoers can see a variety of different acts and bands of both rock and country genres. Music has been proven repeatedly, that it brings people together. Music allows us to connect – whether that be singing and dancing along to the songs, feeling the rhythm and beats, and creates social connections of being in the same place, at the same time, experiencing the moment with others.

Music is all about connecting community-and so is Consolidated Telephone Company (CTC). As Lakes Jam celebrates their 10th anniversary, CTC celebrates being a proud partner of this event for 10 years as well. CTC is known for its tagline, “Connecting the Community”. This is why CTC continues to support the partnership.

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June 15, 2023 In CTC News, Culture

Star Tribune Names CTC a 2023 Top 200 Workplace

Consolidated Telephone Company (CTC) recently has been named one of the top 200 Workplaces in Minnesota by Star Tribune.

To qualify for the Star Tribune Workplaces, a company must have more than 50 employees in Minnesota. Rankings were compiled purely based on employee responses.

Over 5,000 companies were invited to participate. The rankings were based on survey information collected by Energage, an independent company specializing in employee engagement and retention.

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