East Kentucky Network LLC dba Appalachian Wireless
d/b/a Appalachian Wireless
Holding: Thackergrigsby Foothills Coalfields Mrtc Prtc
101 Technology Trail
Ivel, KY 41642-9057
ekn.com
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
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HQ: Ivel, KY
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- Recent (2). Last 18 mo
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- Kentucky KY · 47
- Virginia VA · 8 · 1
- West Virginia WV · 4 · 1
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Most recent assignments
Last 18 months. These blocks were issued by East Kentucky Network LLC dba Appalachian Wireless since 2024-11-14.
| Number block | State | Rate center | Assigned |
|---|---|---|---|
| (681) 558-XXXX | WV | Chrlstnzn1 | 2025-04-25 |
| (826) 270-XXXX | VA | Roanoke | 2025-04-25 |