Cordova Telephone Cooperative

What Cordova Telephone Cooperative does

Cordova Telephone Cooperative (CTC), founded in 1978 and headquartered in Cordova, Alaska, is a member-owned telecommunications cooperative serving rural communities across the Gulf of Alaska. The cooperative provides landline telephone, cellular voice/text/data (via wholly-owned subsidiary Cordova Wireless Communications, established 1997), high-speed internet over DSL and fiber, mesh WiFi (Plume HomePass), and long-distance service (via Cordova Long Distance subsidiary). CTC is the only provider in Cordova with a fiber connection to the outside world, operating 12 cellular sites across Cordova, Prince William Sound, and Yakutat.

The company's core technology asset is the FISH (Fiber Internet Serving Homes) program, deploying 750+ miles of subsea fiber optic cable across the Gulf of Alaska to interconnect eight rural communities — Chenega, Cordova, Yakutat, Pelican, Gustavus, and Hoonah — with gigabit-class service (100/20 Mbps standard, gigabit potential). A 2025 partnership with GCI will add two additional undersea cables from Juneau to Cordova and Cordova to Seward by 2027, in an approximately $88 million project where GCI serves as anchor tenant. Operational technology also includes 4G/VoLTE wireless, AT&T nationwide roaming, and an Alaska Remote Imaging drone dock system for autonomous remote tower inspection.

CTC generates revenue through monthly recurring subscriptions across internet tiers ($39.99-$152.99 residential, $49.99-$162.99 business), four cellular plan tiers ($0 Mobile Basic through $99.99 Mobile Ultimate), landline ($13 residential/$21 business), device financing, mesh WiFi rental, and government Lifeline program revenue. Distribution is hybrid: in-person at the 611 Second Street office, online JotForm service applications, phone support, and AT&T roaming partnership. Over $78 million in USDA ReConnect and Community Connect grants secured between 2019 and 2023 fund the majority of capital expansion, with CTC contributing matching capital. The cooperative's customer base spans residential, SMB, maritime/fishing, education, government, and low-income segments, with no single customer representing material concentration.

Name

Cordova Telephone Cooperative

Legal name

Cordova Telecom Cooperative, Incorporated

Website

https://ctcak.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cordova Telephone Cooperative is a member-owned Alaskan telecom cooperative founded in 1978 providing landline, cellular, and fiber internet services across eight rural Gulf of Alaska communities, currently deploying 750+ miles of subsea fiber through its USDA grant-funded FISH program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecommunications Services

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111), Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (517112), Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (23713)

SIC

Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813), Radiotelephone Communications (4812), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Rural Broadband & Cooperative Fiber Operators (HDAIACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fiber Optic Cabling (Singlemode/Multimode) (HDAFALAB), Municipal & Community Broadband Networks (HDAIACAE), Residential Broadband CPE (DSL/Cable/Fiber Gateways) (HDAFAIAA)

Keywords

• Rural broadband internet
• Fiber optic telecommunications
• Wireless cellular service
• Landline telephone service
• Cooperative telecom utility

Headquarters

HQ city

Cordova

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Internet Service Subscriptions: Monthly recurring subscription fees for high-speed internet services across multiple service tiers (Basic 8/2 Mbps through Ultimate 100/10 Mbps). Customers can bundle with telephone service for discounted rates. Business plans include enhanced features like traffic prioritization and after-hours support.
2. Wireless/Cellular Service: Monthly cellular voice, text, and data plans ranging from free Mobile Basic (landline replacement) to $99.99 Mobile Ultimate. Additional revenue from data add-on plans, roaming charges, and device financing through 2-year free financing arrangements.
3. Landline Telephone Service: Monthly residential ($13) and business ($21) landline services with free calling features. Long distance services billed per minute or through monthly plans ($9.95 for 100 minutes). International calling available for $1.75/month plus location-based charges.
4. Mobile Device Sales: Retail sales of smartphones including iPhone 16 ($899), iPhone 16 Pro ($1,099), iPhone 16 Pro Max ($1,199), Samsung Galaxy A16 5G ($199.99), Samsung Galaxy S25 ($859.99), and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra ($1,299.99). 2-year free financing available on all devices.
5. Mesh WiFi Equipment Rental/Sales: Plume HomePass Super Pod mesh WiFi system with optional WiFi extenders available for $9.99/month rental. Revenue from equipment sales and monthly subscription for enhanced services.
6. Lifeline/LinkUp Government Programs: Partnership with federal government to provide discounted landline and cellular services to qualifying low-income consumers. Lifeline provides $34.25 credit toward voice and DSL service, enabling broader service accessibility.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Cordova Telephone Cooperative is a member-owned telecom cooperative that provides high-speed internet, landline telephone, and cellular/wireless services to rural Alaskan communities including Cordova, Yakutat, and surrounding Prince William Sound communities. The cooperative is deploying 750+ miles of submarine fiber optic cable through the FISH (Fiber Internet Serving Homes) project to deliver gigabit broadband to 8 unserved communities. It also resells smartphones, mesh WiFi equipment, and offers government-subsidized Lifeline programs.

Product overview

Cordova Telephone Cooperative operates as a member-owned telecom cooperative providing a unified portfolio of telecommunication services centered around three core product lines: landline telephone service, cellular/wireless service (via subsidiary Cordova Wireless Communications), and high-speed internet. The company is undergoing a major infrastructure transformation through its FISH (Fiber Internet Serving Homes) program, deploying 750+ miles of subsea fiber to connect eight rural Alaskan communities. Supporting the core services are add-on offerings including Plume mesh wifi, public wifi hotspots, voicemail, long distance service (via Cordova Long Distance subsidiary), and government-assisted Lifeline/Linkup programs. The Yakutat Telecom brand extends fiber services to that community. The cooperative serves Cordova, Prince William Sound, and Yakutat, Alaska, maintaining the region's only fiber connection to the world while transitioning from legacy copper infrastructure to modern fiber-to-the-home technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Landline Telephone Service Residential ($13/month) and business ($21/month) landline telephone service with free calling features including Caller ID, Voicemail, Call Waiting, Three-Way Calling, and long distance plans.
• Internet Service (DSL and Fiber) High-speed internet service delivered via DSL and fiber optic cable with multiple speed tiers: Unlimited Basic (8/2 Mbps), Better (25/5 Mbps), Best (50/10 Mbps), and Ultimate (100/10 Mbps), with business plans offering traffic prioritization and after-hours support.
• Cellular/Wireless Service Cellular voice, text, and data services through subsidiary Cordova Wireless Communications with plans ranging from free Mobile Basic to $99.99/month Mobile Ultimate, plus nationwide roaming via AT&T partnership.
• FISH - Fiber Internet Serving Homes Strategic submarine fiber optic cable infrastructure project connecting 8 rural Alaskan communities (Cordova, Chenega, Yakutat, Pelican, Gustavus, Hoonah) with 750+ miles of subsea fiber delivering gigabit-speed broadband.
• Plume HomePass Mesh WiFi Whole-home mesh WiFi system provided in partnership with Plume, eliminating dead spots with multiple access points, threat protection, ad blocking, device control, and mobile app management.
• Public WiFi Hotspots Free limited public WiFi access at key community locations in Cordova including the Airport Terminal, Mt. Eyak Ski Area, and City Harbor.
• Wireless Handsets and Devices Retail sales of smartphones and cellular devices including iPhone 16 ($899) to Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra ($1,299.99), with 2-year free financing options.
• Lifeline and LinkUp Programs Federal Lifeline program partnership offering landline or cellular service for $1/month to qualifying low-income consumers, with $34.25 credit toward voice and DSL services.
• Accessibility Services Specialized telecommunications equipment and services for customers with disabilities, including TTY/TDD devices, amplified phones, Big Button phones, photo phones, Guardian Alert 911, and Alaska Relay service.
• Yakutat Telecom Services Fiber internet services for the Yakutat community including residential and business plans with free equipment, 10% senior discount, symmetrical upload boost option, and local customer support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100/20 Mbps with gigabit potential broadband speeds delivered to rural communities
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GCI (General Communication Inc.)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 December 2025Partnership to lay two undersea fiber optic cables from Juneau to Cordova and from Cordova to Seward. The approximately $88 million project aims to improve broadband resilience and connectivity by 2027. GCI serves as anchor tenant on the project, which is mainly funded through federal grants.
• Alaska Remote Imaging (ARI)coreTechnology or Integration · 8 November 2024ARI installed a 'drone in a box' system for Cordova Telecom enabling off-site pilots to inspect remote mountaintop towers via FAA-granted beyond-line-of-sight waiver. The autonomous system replaces costly helicopter visits (~$20,000/trip) and can be operated from anywhere in Alaska. ARI plans to expand the system to five additional CTC facilities in Cordova.
• AT&TcoreTechnology or IntegrationNationwide roaming partnership provides Cordova Wireless customers with AT&T's national cellular coverage across the United States, complementing CTC's local coverage in Cordova, Prince William Sound, and Yakutat.
• Yakutat City School DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYakutat Schools receives CTC support through community programs and is a beneficiary of fiber broadband connectivity projects in Yakutat.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• GCI (General Communication Inc.): Alaska's largest telecom, offering cable, internet, and wireless statewide. Direct partner (anchor tenant) on CTC's $88M undersea fiber build, and the dominant competitive force in Anchorage and broader Alaska markets.
• Alaska Communications Systems (ACS): Largest wireline carrier in Alaska, providing broadband, managed IT, and voice services. Competes in overlapping markets and operates much of Alaska's terrestrial long-haul fiber backbone.
• Consolidated Communications: Large rural-focused fiber and broadband provider across 20+ states, now privately held after Searchlight Capital and BCI take-private. Comparable in targeting underserved small-town markets with FTTH expansion.
• Frontier Communications: Major rural ILEC with significant fiber overbuild initiatives funded by federal broadband programs. Operates in markets structurally similar to CTC's rural customer base.
• Lumen Technologies: National fiber backbone operator with significant rural and wholesale transport exposure. Comparable as an infrastructure owner whose fiber assets serve as backbone for rural Alaskan connectivity.
• AT&T: National wireless and wireline carrier with a roaming partnership serving Cordova Wireless customers. Comparable in cellular/wireless service delivery and an indirect competitor via its national footprint.

Direct peers

• Matanuska Telephone Association (MTA): Member-owned cooperative serving Matanuska-Susitna Borough in Alaska. Closest structural analog to CTC as a rural Alaska cooperative providing internet, phone, and wireless to underserved geographies.
• Copper Valley Telecom: Member-owned cooperative serving the Copper River Basin in Alaska. Closely comparable rural Alaska cooperative providing internet, voice, and wireless across remote roadless communities.
• TDS Telecom (Telephone and Data Systems): Operates a portfolio of rural and small-market ILEC and competitive telcos across 32 states, many structured as cooperatives. Direct structural and operational analog to CTC's rural broadband playbook.

Others

• Calix: Vendor of broadband access systems and platforms widely used by rural telcos and cooperatives for FTTH deployments. Adjacent ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CordovaTelephone
• Instagraminstagram.com/cordovatelecom
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cordova-telephone-cooperative

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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