Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Co
Moulton, IA Doing business as Farmers Mutual Communications
- UEI
- D2ZZQLBA14P6
- CAGE
- 8ECT0
- Primary NAICS
- 517111 Wired Telecommunications Carriers
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Tax Exempt)
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 208 S Main St, Moulton, IA 52572, USA
- Website
- fmcfiber.com
- Industry
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- Telecommunication Services
- Diversified Telecommunication Services
- Integrated Telecommunication Services
- SIC code
- 73 Business Services
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Grant awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot broadband cost overrun grant | Rural Utilities Service | $1,512,185 | |
| Pilot broadband 100% grant- RBS redg sub account SEC. 762- grant | Rural Utilities Service | $4,983,753 |
Grant subawards
| Prime recipient | Prime award | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Department Management | 1920B079 | $348,475 | |
| Iowa Department Management | CPFFN0184 | $6,864,355 |
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About the company
Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Co, doing business as Farmers Mutual Communications, is a tax-exempt corporate entity registered to receive federal grants and other awards. According to their website, FMC Fiber provides internet, television, and other telecommunications services to customers, offering over 125 channels and fast broadband.
Through federal grant awards from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service, Farmers Mutual Communications has expanded broadband access in rural Iowa communities. In 2023, they received a $1.5 million Project Grant for broadband cost overruns in Moulton, Iowa through the Distance Learning and Telemedicine program, which funds telecom infrastructure to improve access to remote education and healthcare. A larger $5 million Project Grant in 2020 supported a pilot broadband deployment providing speeds of at least 100/100 Mbps or 100/20 Mbps to eligible service areas. This award was made through the ReConnect Program's 100% Broadband Grant, with funds passing through the Iowa Department of Management as a prime grantee to Farmers Mutual Communications as a sub-recipient. The goal was facilitating high-speed broadband access in underserved rural regions by funding network buildouts by telecommunications providers like Farmers Mutual.
Quick answers
Is Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Co registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Co's SAM.gov registration is active through January 15, 2027.
What is Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Co's CAGE code?
Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Co's CAGE code is 8ECT0, and its Unique Entity ID (UEI) is D2ZZQLBA14P6.
What is Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Co's most recent federal award?
Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Co's most recent federal grant award is Pilot broadband cost overrun grant (CLSS00000075833), from Rural Utilities Service, on March 29, 2023.
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- Funding analysis by agency, NAICS and set-aside
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