Get to know Tri-Co Connections: Fiber-to-the-Home Services from Tri-County Rural Electric
Tri-Co Connections is a new fiber-to-the-home broadband Internet provider. We are powered by Tri-County Rural Electric Cooperative, who has provided over 83 years of local service and integrity. Tri-Co Connections will bridge the digital divide between urban and rural America by providing its members cutting-edge technology with ultra high-speed Internet offering download and upload speeds of up to 1 Gig (1000Mbps). Soon homes and businesses in Tri-County Rural Electric Cooperative's territories in rural northwestern Pennsylvania counties will have access to next-generation video streaming services, unlimited local and long distance telephone, home security, smart home options and the fastest Internet available. We are "Delivering A Brighter Future!"
Aaron Young
Co-Chief Executive Officer
Rachel Hauser
Co-Chief Executive Officer
Aimee Hobwood
Director of Finance/Broadband
April Shaw
Marketing and Sales Representative
Cat Rush
Marketing and Sales Manager
Lori Lowe
Manager of Customer Service & Billing Support
Who is Tri-Co Connections?
Tri-Co Connections is an LLC of Tri-County Rural Electric Cooperative. We have been serving our members with quality service and integrity for over 83 years. The same local company that has been your trusted utility partner will now deliver cutting edge fiber-to-the-home technology, unlimited local and long-distance phone service, streaming video service options and home security.
What is Fiber-to-the–Home?
This means that we will provide state of the art Internet delivery over optical fiber — directly from our switching equipment all the way to your home or business. This fiber delivery system supports and allows for a multitude of services including the fastest Internet possible with speeds of up to 1 Gig.
How fast is 1 Gig Internet?
This fiber Internet connection is 100x times faster than today’s average broadband service: 1 Gig = 1,000 Mbps
• Download 100 photos in 3 seconds
• Download 100 songs in 3 seconds
• Download an HD movie in 7 seconds
When will I be able to get High-Speed Internet in Tri-Co Connections Fiber-to-the–Home Service Area?
Our first approximately 100 miles of fiber lines will be in the townships surrounding Coudersport in Potter County, as well as a fiber ring, or backbone, that will connect all of our Tri-County substations and offices. We will be reaching out, in advance, to each Member who will be able to receive our services to notify them when service is available.
Please note: If you live in the shaded area of the service map, you can sign up with our Advance Reservation System by by clicking on the Pre-Register button at the top of this page. If you are a Member living outside of the first 100 miles and would like to pre-register, simply call 1-833-822-2010 during regular business hours.
Tri-Co Connections Service Benefits:
For the first time, members in many areas of our service territory will be able to have access to high-speed Internet at competitive prices. High-speed connectivity provides many benefits, including:
• Fastest download and upload speeds
• Multiple household users enjoying the Internet simultaneously
• Easy access to streaming movies, television and events through the Internet
• Playing advanced video games online
• Ability for telecommuting, distance learning, and telemedicine
