Tekstar Communications Inc.

Tekstar Communications Inc., doing business as ACS, is a corporate entity registered to receive federal awards since August 2009. As a child company of Arvig Enterprises Inc., Tekstar operates in the telecommunications sector, specializing in broadband infrastructure and connectivity services. The company's primary focus is expanding broadband access in rural areas, particularly in Minnesota. Through federal grant awards, Tekstar provides critical infrastructure investments and connectivity solutions, including the deployment of broadband networks, installation of fiber optic and ethernet cabling, procurement of networking equipment, and provision of retail broadband services to residences, businesses, schools, libraries, and healthcare facilities in rural areas.

Tekstar Communications Inc. has been awarded significant federal grant funding to support its broadband infrastructure projects. Notably, the company received a $12.6 million Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service under the Rural eConnectivity Pilot Program (ReConnect Program) in June 2024. This two-year grant aims to expand broadband infrastructure and connectivity services in Perham, Minnesota. Additionally, Tekstar received another ReConnect Program grant in September 2022, set to run through September 2024. The company has also been involved in multiple sub-grant awards through the State of Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development. These sub-grants focus on acquiring, constructing, and installing broadband infrastructure, as well as providing access to broadband services in various Minnesota counties, including Otter Tail and Becker. One specific project involves providing wireline service of at least 100 Mbps/100 Mbps to 69 locations in these counties. Tekstar's consistent participation in these grant programs underscores its role in expanding digital access across rural Minnesota, aligning with federal and state initiatives to enhance connectivity in underserved areas.

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