Golden West Telecommunications Cooperative
Holding: Golden West Telecommunications Cooperative Inc
About Golden West Telecommunications Cooperative
Golden West Telecommunications Cooperative is a rural independent local exchange carrier (ILEC) serving approximately 35,000 member-owners across South Dakota, Nebraska, and Wyoming. The cooperative provides bundled voice, broadband, and cable television services to over 70 communities, primarily in underserved rural areas including tribal lands. As South Dakota's largest independent telecom, Golden West operates fiber and SONET middle-mile infrastructure across 30+ counties.
- Founded: 1952
- Headquarters: Rapid City, SD
- Services: rural ILEC, fiber broadband, bundled voice/video/data, cooperative membership model
Sources: NTIA Golden West Telecommunications Cooperative Summary · Golden West Telecommunications Official Website · Golden West Technologies Contact Information · Golden West Telecommunications Availability and Service Details
Toll-free side: Golden West Telecommunications Cooperative also operates as a toll-free RespOrg (code CJI01). View on resporgs.com →
Headquarters: Wall, SD
Carrier website
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Block portfolio at a glance
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- South Dakota SD · 27
- Nebraska NE · 3
- Wyoming WY · 1
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Member OCNs
1 OCN roll up under Golden West Telecommunications Cooperative.
| OCN | Company name on file | HQ | Type | Total | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1659 | Golden West Telephone Cooperative Inc dba Golden West Telecommunications | Wall, SD | Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier | 31 | · |