Brainerd, MN —July 1, 2026 — Consolidated Telephone Company (CTC) has acquired InteleCONNECT, Inc., a Minnesota-based telecommunications brokerage firm, expanding its ability to provide comprehensive communication solutions to businesses across and beyond its service area.
The acquisition marks a strategic step in CTC’s long-term growth plan, expands its capabilities to better support its members, and enables the company to offer new services to businesses in its communities.
Founded in Central Minnesota, InteleCONNECT specializes in helping businesses navigate complex telecommunications decisions by offering unbiased recommendations across phone, internet, cloud, and wireless solutions.
“The acquisition of InteleCONNECT is an important milestone in CTC’s long-term growth strategy, expanding our business technology portfolio and strengthening our ability to serve customers with a broader range of innovative solutions,” said Kristi Westbrock, CEO/GM of CTC. Together, we’re enhancing our position as a trusted technology advisor while creating new opportunities to reach additional business customers and markets.”
InteleCONNECT serves as a trusted advisor to businesses, working with international, national and regional providers to deliver tailored solutions that meet each customer’s needs.
By integrating these capabilities into CTC’s portfolio, the company is positioned to offer:
- Expanded business communication solutions beyond its fiber footprint.
- Greater flexibility through a broader network of provider partnerships.
- Simplified, consultative support for business customers navigating technology decisions.
“InteleCONNECT has always been focused on doing what’s best for our customers,” said Brenda Eisenscheck, owner of InteleCONNECT. “Joining CTC allows us to continue that mission with even more resources, while maintaining the relationships and service our customers rely on.”
InteleCONNECT will operate as part of CTC, under the brand name, “InteleCONNECT powered by CTC”. Existing customers will continue to receive the same level of personalized support, with added access to CTC’s expanded resources, network capabilities, and service expertise. By combining CTC’s infrastructure and community focus with InteleCONNECT’ s advisory model, the organization is creating a more flexible, future-ready approach to business communications.
For more information contact:
Joe Buttweiler, Chief Strategy Officer
218-454-1275 | joe@goctc.com
CTC is a technology advisor and full-service telecommunications cooperative based in Brainerd, MN. Formed in 1952, CTC has grown into a complete communications provider offering telephone, high-speed internet, digital television, and IT services to businesses and individuals throughout central and northern Minnesota. More information about CTC can be found at www.goctc.com.