White River Connect began out of a need to serve the rural areas of Christian, Douglas, Ozark, Stone, and Taney Counties who had limited to zero access to high-speed internet. Powered by White River Valley Electric Cooperative, White River Connect is taking connectivity to the heartland. 

We understand that every corner of the country deserves access to high-speed and reliable internet, no matter where they call home.  At White River Connect, we will serve our customers with the same commitment and best-in-class service they have come to expect from White River Valley Electric Cooperative since 1939.  Built on Ozarks values and integrity, White River Connect is a different kind of internet company—focused on you—our neighbors.

Fast. Reliable. Local.  That’s the White River Connect difference.

 

Project at a Glance

2021

White River Valley Electric Cooperative conducts feasibility study to consider costs, the need for rural area internet connection, terrain, technology, and funding.

2022

  • Membership surveyed to solidify vast need of reliable internet service across the area. Board casts unanimous vote to extend fiber internet service through subsidiary business.
  • Beau Jackson announced as the CEO of White River Technologies.

2023

  • White River Connect chosen as the name and branding assets created.
  • White River Connect awarded $47.3 million grant from Missouri’s Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program.
  • Field data collection, make ready, and construction start on the 5-year fiber build out project. Construction is expected to start in 3rd quarter.

2024

High speed internet services planned to be offered to first customers.