For many years our Board of Directors has contemplated adding internet service as an option for our members. It is a growing trend in electric cooperatives throughout the nation and there is a growing need for quality high-speed internet here in the valley as people are relying on the internet for their day-to-day tasks. After much research, including evaluating input from our members, review of feasibility studies, visiting with other co-ops deploying the service, and consultations with experts, our Board decided to acquire Grizzly Broadband. By working with an already established and lucrative internet business, our two teams together can help build and expand quality internet services throughout the Bitterroot Valley. While this goal will be beneficial to all, we realize it will take time and patience and we hope you understand this too.
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FAQ’s
Our members have been asking for years and there is a growing need for quality high-speed internet here in the valley. An opportunity to acquire Grizzly Broadband opened, and we decided to combine our resources together to better serve the Bitterroot Valley.
This partnership will allow 2 organizations to combine their resources and decades of experience to offer affordable, high-speed internet services to members and customers in the coming years and improve the quality of life for those in the areas we both serve.
No. Grizzly Broadband will remain the internet provider.
No. Grizzly Broadband will remain a separate for-profit entity that REC now owns.
GBB will remain a taxed entity and it will continue to pay its own income taxes.
Please call Grizzly Broadband at (406) 363-2183, or visit their website Grizzly Broadband Fiber Internet.
No. This partnership will not affect REC’s electricity rates.
No, not at this time.
No, not at this time.