Press Release – 1/27/2021

Triangle Mobile and Verizon have entered into an agreement that will allow Verizon to purchase the LTE in Rural America (LRA) assets from Triangle Mobile. Due to the substantial build-out that Triangle has completed, Verizon will acquire Triangle Mobiles current coverage area. This transaction is expected to close mid-year 2021.

This announcement does not affect any current Triangle Telephone Cooperative member’s landline or Internet service. Our members whose homes are served by fixed wireless Internet will also continue to receive their Internet service through our fixed wireless offering. This announcement only affects customers using our mobile cell service.

All customers who are affected by this sale will receive a letter in the mail with this announcement as well as additional communication as more information is available.

Please visit our website http://www.itstrianglemobile.com to keep up to date on the latest information available.

Craig Gates, CEO stated, “Triangle Communications is committed to continuing to invest in providing reliable phone and high-speed Internet to our 12,000 plus valued members across our 24,000 square mile service area. The sale of our LRA assets completes a project started by Triangle Mobile and has ensured that cellular service was brought to the Hi-Line. Now, Verizon can continue to provide that service to the Hi-Line and bring new and exciting services to the area. “