In Touch Triangle Telephone Cooperative and Central Montana Communications are proud to be a part of VisionNet and NorthNet, the interactive television distance learning networks. NorthNet makes getting a college education much more possible and convenient for rural Montanans because students can take courses from their hometown, or one close by. The courses are available at 53 interactive television studios across the state. This is very beneficial since rural Montana schools cannot afford to hire teachers to offer such a wide variety of classes.
Interactive television is also a great benefit to rural medical facilities.
VisionNet recently connected five rural hospitals in Montana. Now the staff at hospitals in Malta, Poplar, Plentywood, Glasgow and Scobey can interact efficiently.