RTC Fiber Communications completes landmark broadband expansion project.
RTC Fiber Communications is proud to announce that as of May 2025, Fulton County is the first county in the state of Indiana to have fiber internet available to every home and business.
This milestone represents a major leap forward for digital access in rural Indiana, ensuring high-speed internet connectivity for all homes and businesses across the county. This achievement was made possible thanks to the support of the Next Level Connections Broadband Grant Program, administered by the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA).
On May 5, 2022, RTC was awarded four grants in Fulton County totaling $9,570,000 through Round 3 of the program. These funds were critical in enabling RTC to expand its fiber network to an additional 4,000 homes and businesses across Fulton County, bringing the total project cost to over $17 million.
Founded in 1895, RTC Fiber Communications has proudly served the region for 130 years. As a locally owned and operated company, RTC remains deeply committed to its roots, continuing to provide local service, local support, and local investment in the communities it serves.
“This project wasn’t just about installing fiber — it was about building opportunities for not just our company but our community and its economic development as a whole,” said President, Joe McCarter, of RTC Fiber Communications. “Access to reliable, high-speed internet is no longer a
luxury — it’s essential for education, healthcare, business, and quality of life. We’re proud to be a part of bringing that future to every corner of Fulton County.”
RTC extends heartfelt thanks to OCRA for its investment in rural Indiana, as well as to the local communities, leaders, and teams who helped make this vision a reality.
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