ABOUT US
Rooted in Cooperative Principles
SRT is proud of the philosophy that inspired our beginnings and guides us to this day. We became a cooperative in 1951, when the Verendrye Electric board saw a real need for telephone service in rural north central North Dakota. Since then SRT has grown into the state’s largest telecommunications cooperative.
Roughly 60 years later SRT evolved from telephone to broadband. Once again, our cooperative foundation allowed us to serve another real need: Bridging the digital divide and connecting rural communities throughout our territory with high-speed fiber. The spirit of connecting people to opportunity continues whether the technology is phone lines or today’s gig internet.
SRT is committed to making our region an exceptional place to live, learn, work, and enjoy for everyone. All people should have access to the same level of telecommunications service regardless of where they live. We bring the latest tools and technology not only to townspeople but to once-isolated rural farms, enriching the unique quality of life in these areas with in-place connections to the world.
Our Mission
SRT delivers reliable communications, broadband, and technology services that support community well-being, local success,
and strong member relationships.
Our Vision
SRT will provide world-class service with a commitment to our members and the communities we serve.
Our Values
We honor our cooperative roots.
We empower our employees.
We foster innovation.
We support our communities.
75 Years of Innovation
The story of SRT can’t be told without the seventh Cooperative Principle: Concern for Community. Concern for fellow North Dakotans compelled SRT’s founders to deliver the revolutionary service of human voices traveling over wires. It’s a story of persistence among individuals and compassion among neighbors.
When we think of innovation, we often think of inventions that modernize daily life. But the real innovation behind SRT’s history is the North Dakota spirit of its people, then and now.
History of SRT
SRT was born as a vision to bring telephone service to local residents. Over the years, we have expanded our territory as well as the products and services that we offer. We are always looking forward to be sure that we are staying on the leading edge of technology for our members.
Meet Our Board
SRT’s Board of Directors is made up of twelve members from throughout our service territory, with three directors from each of our four districts. Directors are elected at the SRT Annual Meeting for a three year term. They strive to represent the needs of the people, businesses, and communities in their area.
Capital Credits at SRT
As a member of the SRT Cooperative, you are the recipient of patronage capital credits on your SRT account. Read more to help you understand your cooperative, how it differs from an investor owned utility and what capital credits mean to you.
