Powerline Press
NEWSLETTER
A Supplement of Oklahoma Living Published by Lake Region Electric Cooperative for its members.
November 2025
CELEBRATING 14,000 FIBER SUBSCRIBERS! As a locally owned internet service provider, our dedicated team, our commitment to customer service, and our forward-looking vision set us apart from competitors,” Welch said. “We live here, work here, and use these services ourselves. What truly sets us apart is our commitment to reliability and the trust we build with our community.
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Jarrod Welch, Director of Broadband Operations
Lake Region Technology & Communications has officially surpassed 14,000 subscribers, marking a major milestone in its mission to bring high-speed fiber internet to Cherokee, Wagoner, and parts of Muskogee and Mayes County. Lake Region Fiber’s growth and impact have not gone unnoticed. The company has been recognized as a six-time winner of the Tahlequah Daily Press “Best of the Best” Internet Provider award, as voted on by readers. From the start, our mission has been clear: to bridge the digital divide by delivering reliable fiber internet to underserved rural communities. Leadership credits the cooperative’s success to the combined efforts of employees across both its electric and fiber divisions. Looking ahead, Lake Region Fiber plans to complete its buildout in the town of Fort Gibson and partner with new housing developments to extend fiber service even further. Jarrod Welch, Director of Broadband Operations, emphasized that Lake Region’s broadband success is built on the strong foundation of its parent company, Lake Region Electric Cooperative.
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This milestone proves that Lake Region Fiber is a leader in highspeed internet for our region. If our local, reliable, and crazy-fast internet wasn’t needed, we wouldn’t have this many subscribers. Families and businesses today need a dependable connection they can count on, and Lake Region is here to provide that. We’re grateful to our loyal customers for helping make this service a success. The cooperative spirit is alive at Lake Region. We are reinvesting in the communities we serve and ensuring that small towns and rural residents are not left behind in the digital world.
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Pictured left to right: Gloria Shankle, Jarrod Welch, Josh Buechele, Brian Kolb, Zade Younes, Cody Abbott, Riley Ford, Larry Setters, Glen Clark, Larry Mattes, Gregory Salley, Deidra Terrell, Anthony Lyons and JuaNita Keener.
Larry Mattes, Director of Marketing
If you are interested in learning more about Lake Region FIBER internet, please visit our website: www.LakeRegionFIBER.com or call 918-772-2526.