Nemont 101

In what year was Northeastern Montana Telephone Cooperative Association organized by people in rural areas wanting telephone service?

• 1940

• 1950

• 1960

• 1970

Answer explanation

The first members purchased several farmer-owned systems in the area (most of these ran along a fence line) and began building a new system. In 1954 there was much excitement in the air when the first dial telephones on eight-party lines were put into service. Montana’s U.S. Senator was on hand to speak at the dedication ceremony. A new office building was also built in 1954.

What year did Northeastern Montana Telephone Cooperative Association change the name to Nemont Telephone Cooperative, Inc (Nemont)?

• 1956

• 1957

• 1966

• 1967

In 1978, Nemont purchased what subsidary?

• Project Telephone Company

• Nemont Communications, Inc

• Sagebrush

• Missouri Valley Communications, Inc

Answer explanation

In 1978 Nemont purchased Project Telephone Company (Project) at Worden, MT, serving the exchanges of Huntley, Worden, and Pompeys Pillar. Project purchased the additional exchanges of Absarokee (including Fishtail, Roscoe, and Nye) and Belfry (including Clark, WY) in 1980.

Nemont Communications, Inc (NCI) was formed in 1979and provided cable television to Scobey, Poplar, and Culbertson. In 1993 & 1994, it provided Direct TV. What year did it began offering local dial-up Internet access?

• 1955

• 1996

• 1997

• 1998

Answer explanation

Nemont Communications, Inc., (NCI) another subsidiary, was formed in 1979, providing cable television in Scobey, Poplar, and Culbertson. The cable system was sold to Premier Cable in 1988. During 1993 and 1994, NCI began providing Direct TV (DBS) services, bringing another new technology to our service area. This business, including Computel Inc., was sold in 1998. In 1996 NCI began offering local dial-up Internet access.

In 2000, high speed internet was officially released to which town?

• Scobey

• Williston

• Wolf Point

• Glasgow

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