Since 1909. A Legacy of Connection.

From humble beginnings to employee ownership, our story is about connecting communities.

From Copper to Fiber

Our Beginnings

Our journey began in 1909 with a few miles of copper wire and a dream: to outfit the farmers and ranchers in the small community of Midvale, Idaho with a newfangled technology called the telephone. That pioneering spirit remains the same: bringing life-altering telecommunications services to places it's never been before.

First telephone lines in Midvale

Connecting rural communities

Building rural infrastructure

Expanding across Idaho

Decades of Progress

Growing Together

In the late 1980s, Lane Williams began a transformation that would reshape rural connectivity across Idaho and Arizona. With remarkable persistence, he worked for four years with the corporation commission to gain approval for expanding service to unserved areas. His vision wasn't just about business growth, it was about using technology to enhance rural communities that others had overlooked.

Lane's unique combination of intelligence and determination drove him to find innovative solutions for rural connectivity. A voracious reader with an remarkable memory, he continually sought out new ways to serve communities better. While some may have seen him as complicated, his kindness and commitment to improving lives through technology left an indelible mark on the communities we serve today.

Preserving Our Legacy

A New Chapter

In 2008, MTE Communications embraced a bold vision for its future by becoming employee-owned. This transition wasn't driven by financial considerations, it was about preserving jobs and ensuring that the company would continue serving its communities with the same dedication that had defined it for decades. Lane Williams understood that employee ownership would help maintain local control and give team members a personal stake in the company's success.

Today, as employee-owners, we carry forward this legacy of innovation and community service. From our earliest days of stringing copper wire in Midvale to our current fiber optic networks, our mission remains unchanged: bringing life-altering telecommunications services to places it's never been before. We're proud that our employee-owners live in and understand the communities we serve, allowing us to make decisions that truly benefit our neighbors.

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Our journey began in 1909 with a few miles of copper wire and a dream: to outfit the farmers and ranchers in the small community of Midvale, Idaho with a newfangled technology called the telephone.