
Our world changes quickly when it comes not only to technology but also how we interact with one another. Maybe you use video calls for work or to chat with family. Many of us turn to social media, and the options there almost seem limitless. Similarly, internet-connected devices, such as security systems, allow real-time monitoring of homes or businesses. There are so many examples.
It’s hard for me to imagine what it would be like without these resources, which at first blush might seem far removed from the original mission of our company. After all, we were created to bring telephones to an underserved area, a resource that was as crucial then as the internet is today.
While the services offered by Eastex have changed to keep pace with technology, the very human goal at the heart of what we do is the same today as it was when the first telephone lines went on poles. At the time, large national telephone companies didn’t want to invest in places with relatively few people. See, some things don’t change. Just as we were during the early years, we are still devoted to helping our community be the best it can be. We’ve worked diligently to make sure you have the tools you need to thrive, because when the people we serve succeed, so does Eastex.
We deeply believe a modern, reliable communications network is essential for individuals, businesses, schools, local government and more. At times, it can prove challenging to bring cutting-edge technologies to a rural community like ours. In fact, much of rural America struggles to reach the same goals. Just as they did with the telephone, large for-profit companies overlooked places like ours when it came to internet service.
However, I’m proud to say that companies like Eastex are helping bridge the gap between the communications resources available in rural America and those found in larger cities.
Every day, we work to span this digital divide by bringing you critical resources, including internet at speeds that often beat those found in metropolitan areas. Even better, we do it affordably and reliably.
We have seen firsthand the profound difference fast internet and other services can make. They opened the doors to economic development, more educational resources and a greater diversity of health care services thanks to telemedicine.
Because of how each of us uses these communication tools, the resulting benefits are varied and personal. Truthfully, that’s the power of what we do — we supply the platform for your creativity, your connections and your needs.
You see, none of this is possible without you. Our strength lies in your active participation and engagement with Eastex. And together, we’ll continue to make our community the best it can possibly be.
General Manager
Rusty Dorman