Appalachian Wireless
Holding: Thackergrigsby Foothills Coalfields Mrtc Prtc
2001-04-03
2025-04-25
About Appalachian Wireless
Appalachian Wireless is a regional wireless carrier providing 4G LTE cellular voice and data services primarily to consumers in Eastern Kentucky and Western Virginia. It operates its own network using LTE Band 13 and offers retail plans including unlimited data options with throttling after high-speed allotments. As a small, locally-owned operator, it serves rural communities with devices from major manufacturers and supports BYOD programs.
- Parent: Thackergrigsby Foothills Coalfields Mrtc Prtc
- Founded: 1991
- Headquarters: Ivel, KY
- Services: 4G LTE wireless, wireless retail, BYOD, unlimited data plans, rural cellular
Sources: About Us - Appalachian Wireless · Cellular Carrier Detail: Appalachian Wireless · Appalachian Wireless - One East Kentucky
Headquarters: Ivel, KY


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Block portfolio at a glance
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- Recent (2). Last 18 mo
- Medium (0)
- Old (38)
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Footprint by state
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- Kentucky KY · 47
- Virginia VA · 8 · 1
- West Virginia WV · 4 · 1
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Member OCNs
1 OCN roll up under Appalachian Wireless.
| OCN | Company name on file | HQ | Type | Total | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6940 | East Kentucky Network LLC dba Appalachian Wireless | Ivel, KY | Wireless Carrier | 59 | 2 |
