Offering long-distance completely changes the economics. Independent telephone companies also enjoy better subsidies than those available to the regional Bells, he adds. State regulators are more than happy to see companies like Citizens step in when companies like Qwest want to step out, says Terry Bote, spokesman for the Colorado Public Utility Commission. For Veeder and his wife, Beth, the Internet helps make their life on the ranch economically viable. To Veeder's amazement, McKenzie County is not only expecting service from Citizens but is also being served by a new carrier called McKenzie Consolidated, complete with DSL service.
Life is good.
I'm not going to trash Citizens, but they're not here. In this technology world, six months is forever. Site design by Martine Johnson.