Paul Bunyan Rural Telephone Cooperative
2001-02-12
2024-08-23
About Paul Bunyan Rural Telephone Cooperative
Paul Bunyan Rural Telephone Cooperative is a rural telecommunications cooperative based in Bemidji, Minnesota, providing telephone, broadband, and related services primarily to consumers and businesses in northern Minnesota. It operates as both an ILEC and CLEC, with VoIP capabilities, serving underserved rural areas. As a member-owned nonprofit, it holds a small portfolio of 79 thousand-number blocks across 2 OCNs.
- Founded: 1950
- Headquarters: Bemidji, MN
- Services: rural ILEC, rural CLEC, VoIP, broadband
Sources: Our History : Paul Bunyan Communications · Paul Bunyan Rural Telephone Co-op - NENA Company Search · Paul Bunyan Rural Telephone Cooperative - Nonprofit Explorer · Paul Bunyan Communications
Toll-free side: Paul Bunyan Rural Telephone Cooperative also operates as a toll-free RespOrg (code CJI01). View on resporgs.com →
Headquarters: Bemidji, MN
From Paul Bunyan Rural Telephone Cooperative (OCN 4814), the largest member of the Paul Bunyan Rural Telephone Cooperative group.
Block portfolio at a glance
By age
- Recent (0). Last 18 mo
- Medium (9)
- Old (37)
- Undated (33)
Footprint by state
Stronger blue = more blocks issued in that state. ● marks states with activity in the last 18 months.
- Minnesota MN · 79
Top area codes
Bars show total blocks; red overlay is recent.
Block assignments by year
Member OCNs
2 OCNs roll up under Paul Bunyan Rural Telephone Cooperative.
| OCN | Company name on file | HQ | Type | Total | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4814 | Paul Bunyan Rural Telephone Cooperative | Bemidji, MN | Competitive Local Exchange Carrier | 47 | · |
| 1451 | Paul Bunyan Rural Telephone Cooperative | Bemidji, MN | Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier | 32 | · |