Elevate Internet

What Elevate Internet does

Elevate Internet is a fiber-to-the-home internet service provider operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Delta-Montrose Electric Association (DMEA), a regional electric cooperative with 85+ years of community presence in western Colorado. Founded in 2016, the company delivers residential and business fiber internet, streaming TV, and VOIP phone services across 11 communities including Montrose, Delta, Olathe, Cedaredge, Hotchkiss, Paonia, and Cimarron, serving approximately 18,000 local customers with speeds up to 6 Gig (6,000 Mbps) symmetrical upload and download.

The company's product portfolio is built on a 100% fiber network (FTTH) using a combined ONT modem/router architecture with redundant network design. Core offerings include residential internet tiers from 400 Mbps to 6 Gig with no contracts, no data caps, and no rental fees; Elevate TV streaming packages ($45.95-$138.95/mo) delivered over the fiber connection with 100 hours of cloud DVR; and Elevate Phone (VOIP) for residential and business. The ElevateIQ companion mobile app provides Wi-Fi management, parental controls, screen-time scheduling, and integrated threat protection. Equipment includes Calix Gigacenter ONTs and u-series routers (u6, u4, 844g), with battery backup options ($4.95-$14.85/mo) for outage protection.

Elevate generates revenue primarily through recurring monthly subscriptions across residential internet, TV, phone, and business services, supplemented by ancillary fees such as battery rentals and pay-as-you-go in-home service visits ($95-$200). Go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer self-serve sign-up via the SmartHub portal, field sales to commercial accounts (up to 500-employee enterprises), and distribution through DMEA's cooperative member channels. Marketing emphasizes local roots, transparent pricing, and community sponsorship. Legal entities are DMEA Utilities Services, LLC and Delta County Tele-Comm, Inc., both domiciled in Colorado; no external institutional investment or M&A activity is indicated.

Name

Elevate Internet

Legal name

DMEA Utilities Services, LLC and/or Delta County Tele-Comm, Inc.

Website

https://elevateinternet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Elevate Internet is a Colorado-based fiber-to-the-home ISP and subsidiary of DMEA electric cooperative, delivering residential and business internet (up to 6 Gig), streaming TV, and VOIP phone to approximately 18,000 customers across 11 western Colorado communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fiber Internet Services

SIC

Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

Fiber ISPs (FTTH/FTTP Retail Providers) (HDAIADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential/Broadband ISPs (Consumer Internet) (HDAIADAA), Rural & Regional ISPs (HDAIADAI)

Keywords

• Fiber internet service
• Residential broadband
• Business telecommunications
• Fiber to the home
• Voip phone service

Headquarters

HQ city

Montrose

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Residential Internet Service: Monthly subscription fees for fiber internet service at various speed tiers from 400 Mbps to 6 Gig. No contracts, no data caps, no rental fees.
2. TV Service: Monthly subscription TV packages (Locals $45.95/mo, Expanded $118.95/mo, Extreme $138.95/mo) with 100 hours DVR, streaming on 3 devices, and replay TV included. Requires internet subscription.
3. Business Internet and Phone: Customized business communication solutions including fiber internet and phone service for businesses from solo to 500 employees.
4. Home Phone Service: VOIP home phone service with unlimited local and domestic long-distance calling, using fiber connection for clear calls.
5. Backup Battery Leasing: Monthly rental of backup batteries for power outage protection: 8-hour battery at $4.95/month, 24-hour options starting at $14.85/month.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Elevate Internet is a fiber-optic internet service provider delivering high-speed residential and business broadband, streaming TV, and VOIP phone services to customers across 11 communities in Colorado's Western Slope. The company operates a 100% Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) network providing symmetrical upload/download speeds ranging from 400 Mbps to 6,000 Mbps (6 Gig), with no contracts, no data caps, no equipment rental fees, and integrated threat protection managed through the ElevateIQ mobile application.

Product overview

Elevate Internet is a fiber internet service provider offering a unified portfolio of connectivity services. The core offerings include residential and business fiber internet (ranging from 400 Mbps to 6 Gbps), Elevate TV streaming service (with Locals, Expanded, and Extreme packages), and Elevate Phone (VOIP-based home and business phone). These services are delivered over a 100% fiber network and are accompanied by the ElevateIQ app for network management, security, and parental controls. Equipment includes Calix Gigacenter routers and u-series routers (u6, u4, 844g). The company also offers battery backup solutions for power outage protection and participates in the Lifeline assistance program for low-income households. No contracts, no data caps, and no rental fees are standard across residential plans.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ElevateIQ: A companion mobile app that provides malware and virus protection, parental controls, and network prioritization features for Elevate internet subscribers.

Products and services

• Elevate Internet (Residential) High-speed fiber internet service for residential customers with speed tiers ranging from 400 Mbps to 6,000 Mbps (6 Gig), featuring built-in virus/malware/cyber threat protection, no contracts, no data caps, and no equipment rental fees. Managed via the ElevateIQ app for parental controls, screen time limits, and bandwidth management.
• Elevate TV Streaming TV service delivered over Elevate's fiber internet connection via app or web platform, offered in three packages (Locals $45.95/mo, Expanded $118.95/mo, Extreme $138.95/mo) with 100 hours of cloud DVR storage, streaming on up to 3 simultaneous devices, video-on-demand, and replay TV.
• Elevate Phone VOIP home phone service providing unlimited local and domestic long-distance calling delivered over Elevate's fiber internet connection, with number porting capability so customers can keep their existing phone number.
• Elevate Business Internet Fiber internet service designed for business operations with scalable bandwidth options, suitable for businesses from solo operators to enterprises with up to 500 employees, including service-level agreements for commercial customers.
• Elevate Business Phone Business phone service with customizable features and plans tailored to business communication needs, delivered over Elevate's fiber network for dependable and clear calling.
• ElevateIQ App Mobile application providing Wi-Fi management, built-in malware and virus protection, parental controls for social media and content filtering, screen time management, Wi-Fi password management, and network bandwidth prioritization for connected devices on the Elevate Internet network.
• Battery Backup Backup power solution for home phone and internet service during power outages, offered as a monthly subscription rental in 8-hour ($4.95/month), 16-hour, and 24-hour ($14.85/month starting) battery options.

Quantifiable outcome

• 18,000 local customers served
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DMEA (Delta-Montrose Electric Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerElevate Internet is a subsidiary of DMEA Utilities Services, LLC and Delta County Tele-Comm, Inc. As part of the electric cooperative, Elevate leverages DMEA's 85+ year presence in the community. DMEA provides the customer base and infrastructure access that enables Elevate's fiber network deployment.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ziply Fiber: Fiber ISP focused on smaller markets and rural communities across the Pacific Northwest. Built from a Frontier Communications asset carve-out, it aggressively deploys FTTH in towns typically underserved — directly comparable geography and customer profile to Elevate.
• Empire Access: Independent fiber ISP serving small towns and rural communities in the Northeast US with gigabit FTTH, TV, and phone. Comparable in product mix, target customer (rural/SMB), and value proposition (no contracts, local service).
• Sonic: Independent California-based fiber and DSL ISP known for privacy-forward, no-contract broadband with symmetrical gigabit speeds. Comparable in customer-friendly commercial model, FTTH focus, and small-operator brand positioning.
• United Fiber: A rural electric cooperative subsidiary (United Electric Cooperative) operating a fiber-to-the-home network in north-central Missouri. One of the closest structural analogues to Elevate — co-op-owned, rural FTTH, multi-product bundles.
• Range Telephone Cooperative: A rural electric/telephone cooperative that built and operates its own FTTH fiber network across rural Wyoming and Montana, serving small communities. Closest comparable to Elevate: cooperative ownership, fiber-only, rural geography, multi-product (internet/TV/phone).
• Ting Internet: Fiber-to-the-home ISP owned by Tucows that targets small and mid-sized US cities with gigabit FTTH, transparent pricing, and no contracts. Directly mirrors Elevate's customer-friendly value proposition and product bundling.
• Vyve Broadband: Fiber and cable broadband provider serving small cities and rural communities in the US. Comparable in serving under-served secondary markets with bundled internet/TV/phone offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Google Fiber: Large-scale FTTH operator offering gigabit internet and TV in select US markets. Comparable in pure-fiber delivery and transparent pricing philosophy, but at vastly greater scale and concentrated in larger metros.
• Consolidated Communications: Large incumbent fiber/copper operator with significant rural and small-town presence across 20+ US states. Comparable in product portfolio and rural customer base, but at much greater scale and broader geographic scope.
• Sparklight (Cable One): US cable broadband operator focused on smaller markets and rural communities, offering internet, TV, and phone. Comparable in target customer and market tier, though primarily DOCSIS-based rather than FTTH.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/elevateinternet
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/elevateinternet
• Instagraminstagram.com/elevateinternet

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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