Image: 20200224-JJP-MT-SMTReConnect018 (49585528736)

Description: Southern Montana Telephone Owner Bob Helming and SMT Technician Jason Raymond give a tour of the digital fiber room at their Wisdom, MT headquarters to Congressman Greg Gianforte and USDA Rural Development State Director Charles Robison. Charles Robison, Montana State Director for USDA Rural Development joined Rep. Greg Gianforte (MT-AL) to announce Southern Montana Telephone Company (SMT) will use a $3.3 million ReConnect Program grant to construct a fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network in Beaverhead County. The 1,688-square-mile service area includes 109 households, 26 farms and ranches, seven businesses and the Grant Fire Station. Improved broadband access in Beaverhead County will make a significant impact on agricultural and small businesses. Farmers and ranchers will be able to monitor their operations in real time and use high-speed internet to buy, sell or trade livestock.
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