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6,000+ Rural Locations to Receive Fiber Internet

through USDA ReConnect Program.

What is the ReConnect program?

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s ReConnect Program provides loans and grants to construct, improve or acquire facilities and equipment needed to provide broadband service in eligible rural areas. In March 2018, Congress provided $600 million to the USDA for this program and on February 20, 2020, it was announced that STRATA Networks was selected to receive a $23.7 million loan-grant to build an all fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network to more than 3,000 businesses, farms, and homes spread over more than 400 square miles of the Uintah Basin.

The program has been so successful that Congress allocated an additional $550 million to a second round of funding to be distributed through the ReConnect Program. On August 11, 2022, the USDA announced that STRATA was awarded a $24.5 million grant to deploy a FTTH network to an additional 3,472 households, 32 businesses, and 39 farms.

These grants, loans and combination funds enable the federal government to partner with the private sector and rural communities to build modern broadband infrastructure in areas with insufficient internet service. Insufficient service is defined as connection speeds of less than 10 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload.

How were locations selected for the application?

In order to qualify for the USDA ReConnect funding, locations must be receiving insufficient broadband service as defined by USDA. For this particular program, insufficient broadband service is defined as connection speeds of less than 10 megabits per second (Mbps) download and 1 Mbps upload. STRATA identified areas within its service territory that met the program definition and applied for those specific areas. With both Round 1 and Round 2 awards, over 6,000 locations have been approved to receive fiber internet through this funding.

A detailed map of these locations can be viewed below.

*Red represents the areas in the Round 1 Award and Blue represents the areas in the Round 2 Award. The locations on this map may contain errors or omissions and some addresses may not be reflected accurately. For questions, please call (435) 622‑5007.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my home or business one of the areas funded by the USDA ReConnect program?

Between both awards received, there are more than 6,000 locations included in these project areas. These locations include all of the areas included in the map above.

My home or business is not located in the funded areas.

When will STRATA improve my internet service?

STRATA continues to expand its fiber network by adding more than 1,000 locations each year for the last several years, and these efforts will continue in many areas outside of the ReConnect funded areas. Today, there are more than 10,000 locations with access to fiber optics and speeds up to 1,000 Mbps or 1 Gbps. In areas where fiber is not yet available STRATA deploys a variety of alternative broadband technologies to provide the best broadband service which is feasible today. To express interest in fiber internet, you can also register your address at connect.stratanetworks.com.

What internet speeds will customers receive upon completion of the project?

The ReConnect program requires a technology that can deliver a simultaneous transmission speed of no less than 100 Mbps, but with fiber optics, speeds of 1 gigabit per second (Gbps), which is equivalent to 1,000 Mbps, will be available as soon as the projects are completed. In other words, customers will have access to some of the fastest internet speeds available anywhere.

My home or business is located in a project area.

When will my location receive this new and improved service?

STRATA is ready to initiate construction as soon as a notice to proceed is granted by USDA. STRATA is currently awaiting approval on environmental studies to begin construction in the areas included with the Round 1 award and is hopeful that it will begin soon. Construction for Round 2 areas can take place concurrently with Round 1 construction; but the same environmental work will need to take place prior to building to those areas. The ReConnect program requires that STRATA complete the project in no more than five years after awards have been announced.

Will STRATA continue to improve internet service in other parts of the Uintah Basin?

Yes. For the last several years STRATA has focused on expanding the number of fiber to the home (FTTH) locations by more than 1,000 additional locations each year. Today, more than 10,000 locations are connected to fiber. With the USDA ReConnect funding, STRATA anticipates this number to grow to more than 1,600 new fiber locations each year. Additionally, STRATA will continue to invest in and leverage alternative technologies on copper, coaxial cable, and wireless to improve internet speeds until fiber is made available.

On February 20, 2020, USDA Deputy Undersecretary DJ LaVoy for Rural Development made the announcement that STRATA has been selected to receive a loan-grant combination as part of Round 1 of their ReConnect program. The announcement was made at Big Run Ranches in Whiterocks, UT – one of the thousands of locations that will be benefited by these funds.

Receive Fiber Internet

Bundle Options

Bundle this package with wireless service & get both services for as low as $114.99/mo.*

Bundle this package with a landline for only $94.99/mo.**

*Includes price of internet package, with download speeds up to 1000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 500 Mbps, and 1st line of unlimited talk, text, and data. Each additional line is extra. Click here to learn more.

**The discounted bundle rate is only available if you subscribe to internet and landline. Taxes and fees may apply. Regular rates apply if you take the service alone.

Businesses do not qualify for these rates. Click Here to view business internet plans.

Not all speeds are available in all locations.

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Bundle Options

Bundle this package with wireless service & get both services for as low as $99.99/mo.*

Bundle this package with a landline for only $79.99/mo.**

*Includes base internet package price, with download speeds up to 50 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps, and 1st line of unlimited talk, text, and data. Each additional line is extra. Click here to learn more.

**The discounted bundle rate is only available if you subscribe to internet and landline. Taxes and fees may apply. Regular rates apply if you take the service alone.

Businesses do not qualify for these rates.

Not all speeds are available in all locations.

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Special Offer

*Existing broadband customers who qualify for faster internet speeds can upgrade to a higher speed package for no additional charge for a 60-day period, or two billing cycles. Depending on when in the current billing cycle, the promotion is accepted, a prorated portion of the upgraded package price may be applied before the promotion takes effect. After the 60-day promotional period, increased package speeds will automatically continue, and regular package rates will be applied unless customer calls to change or cancel. Business accounts do not qualify. Actual attainable speeds vary by location. Some legacy internet plans may not be available to return to after upgrading. Offer may end at any time. May only be used once per account. Restrictions apply, see store for details.

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Terms and Conditions

After 10 GB of data usage outside of our local network within a single billing period, speeds will be slowed to 512 Kbps while roaming. After 15 GB of data usage outside of our local network within a single billing period, speeds will be slowed to 128 Kbps while roaming. Tethered data will be restricted to the same policy. Customers who consistently use excessive amounts of data outside of the local area may be required to select a different Strata wireless plan or be subject to different policies. For full terms and conditions, Click here

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Terms and Conditions

After 10 GB of data usage outside of our local network within a single billing period, speeds will be slowed to 512 Kbps while roaming. After 15 GB of data usage outside of our local network within a single billing period, speeds will be slowed to 128 Kbps while roaming. Tethered data will be restricted to the same policy. Customers who consistently use excessive amounts of data outside of the local area may be required to select a different Strata wireless plan or be subject to different policies. For full terms and conditions, Click here

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Terms and Conditions

Includes price of internet package and unlimited talk, text & data. Additional taxes and fees may apply. Maximum of 10 lines per account. Business accounts do not qualify for these rates. After 10 GB of data usage outside of our local network within a single billing period, speeds will be slowed to 512 Kbps while roaming. After 15 GB of data usage outside of our local network within a single billing period, speeds will be slowed to 128 Kbps while roaming. Tethered data will be restricted to the same policy. Customers who consistently use excessive amounts of data outside of the local area may be required to select a different Strata wireless plan or be subject to different policies. For full terms and conditions, Click here

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Special Offer (Valid Nov. 29 - Dec. 31)

Get $200 when you switch to Strata.

Fine Print:
Port-in of an existing number and activation on a current wireless plan are required to qualify for the $200 switch credit. The $200 switch credit will be applied as 24 monthly bill credits toward wireless rates and has no cash value. Enrollment in paperless billing or autopay is required. Limit of 4 per account. Customers are not eligible if they have ported out of Strata’s wireless service within the last six months. May be combined with other wireless offers. Promotion may end at any time. Restrictions apply; see store for details.

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Special Offer

New Strata internet customers pay only $29.99/mo. for their internet package for the first three months. After three months, regular rates apply. Customer must be on current internet plan and enrolled in automatic payments and/or paperless billing to qualify. Residential accounts only. Leased equipment and add-on services may be extra. Upon initiation of service, customer may be subject to connect fees and/or service deposits. Customers who have disconnected internet service with Strata within the last three months are not eligible for promotion. Additional taxes and fees may apply. Promotion may end at any time. Restrictions apply, see store for details.

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Special Offer

New Strata internet customers pay only $29.99/mo. for their internet package for the first three months. After three months, regular rates apply. Customer must be on current internet plan and enrolled in automatic payments and/or paperless billing to qualify. Residential accounts only. Leased equipment and add-on services may be extra. Upon initiation of service, customer may be subject to connect fees and/or service deposits. Customers who have disconnected internet service with Strata within the last three months are not eligible for promotion. Additional taxes and fees may apply. Promotion may end at any time. Restrictions apply, see store for details.

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Special Offer

Get the first 30 days of Preferred television plan free, or a discount equal to the price of the Preferred plan, upon new activation. Free period will begin as soon as customer submits payment information. After 30 days, subscription will automatically renew and regular pricing for selected package & add-ons will be charged to customer’s credit card each month unless subscription is cancelled before the next billing date. May only be used once per Strata account. Restrictions apply; see store for details.

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*After 10 GB of data usage outside of our local network within a single billing period, speeds will be slowed to 512 Kbps while roaming. After 15 GB of data usage outside of our local network within a single billing period, speeds will be slowed to 128 Kbps while roaming. Tethered data will be restricted to the same policy. Customers who consistently use excessive amounts of data outside of the local area may be required to select a different Strata wireless plan or be subject to different policies. For full terms and conditions, Click here

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Up to $200 Off Select Samsung Devices

Get up to $200 off select Samsung phones when you add or upgrade a line. No trade-in required. Offer valid for the Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra when purchased on a monthly installment plan and activated on a current Strata Networks wireless plan. Discounts will be applied over 24 monthly bill credits. Credits will end, and any remaining balance is due if the customer disconnects service, is delinquent on payments, or exercises early upgrades or device payoffs before 24 months. Not an early upgrade program for existing wireless customers; the current device being upgraded may not be on an existing installment plan and must be owned by customer to receive discount. Additional taxes and fees apply. Enrollment in paperless billing or autopay is required. Offer good while supplies last and may end at any time. Limit of four per account. May be combined with other promos. Restrictions apply, see store for details.

Eligible Devices:

  • Samsung Galaxy S24
  • Samsung Galaxy S24+
  • Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

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Spring Trade-In Event

Trade in your eligible smartphone and receive $300 additional credit on top of your trade-in value. Use the total discount towards the purchase of a select new phone that matches or exceeds the value of your discount.

How it works:

  1. Trade in your old phone: Any eligible device qualifies for a $300 credit.
  2. Apply the discount: Use the $300 trade-in credit toward a new qualifying phone on a monthly installment plan.

Fine Print:

Only one trade-in device per customer. No minimum trade-in value is required to qualify. The maximum credits applied cannot exceed the retail price of the device being purchased. Bonus trade-in credit will be applied over 24 monthly bill credits. The phone must be purchased on a monthly installment plan and an unlimited wireless package. If the customer disconnects service, becomes delinquent on payments, or exercises early upgrades or device payoffs before 24 months, credits will end, and the remaining balance is due. The trade-in device must be owned outright and not under an existing installment plan. Enrollment in autopay and paperless billing is required. Additional taxes, fees, and restrictions may apply. Offer good while supplies last and may end at any time. Limit of 4 per account. May be combined with other offers. Restrictions apply; see store for full details.

Eligible Devices:

  •  Samsung Galaxy S24 128 GB
  •  Samsung Galaxy S24 256 GB
  •  Samsung Galaxy S24+ 256 GB
  •  Samsung Galaxy S24+ 512 GB
  •  Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 256 GB
  •  Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 512 GB
  •  iPhone 15 Plus 128 GB
  •  iPhone 15 Plus 256 GB
  •  iPhone 15 Plus 512 GB
  •  iPhone 15 Pro Max 256 GB
  •  iPhone 15 Pro Max 512 GB
  •  iPhone 15 Pro Max 1 TB
  •  Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 256 GB
  •  Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 512 GB
  •  Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 256 GB

 

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