FARMERS TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE (FTC) INC. ANNOUNCES RENOVATION PLANS FOR KINGSTREE LOCATION (7.8.09)

July 8, 2009, Kingstree, S.C. – Representatives from Farmers Telephone Cooperative, (FTC) Inc. today announced that renovations to the Kingstree corporate location will begin on July 17.

Set to take between six and eight weeks to complete, the renovations will include several enhancements to provide a better experience for FTC customers. These enhancements include:

• An additional drive thru payment window
• An additional payment station at the internal payment counter
• Installation of display cases for specialty phones, wireless phones, and accessories
•  A redesigned payment counter

“We are excited about the renovations for our Kingstree corporate office,” said Brad Erwin, CEO of FTC. “FTC is committed to providing the best to our customers and these upgrades will surely provide a more open atmosphere and better customer service experience for FTC patrons.”

For more information about FTC, call 1-888-218-5050 or visit www.ftc-i.net. 

About FTC

Founded in 1952, Farmers Telephone Cooperative, Inc. is a local, multifaceted telecommunications company headquartered in Kingstree, S.C. Serving more than 60,000 customers within a coverage area of 3,000 miles, FTC provides cutting-edge technology to businesses and residents in Williamsburg, Lee, Sumter, Clarendon and Florence counties in South Carolina. A veteran in the telephone industry, FTC is the second largest telephone cooperative in the United States. FTC has evolved into a state-of-the-art organization offering local, long-distance, security systems and monitoring, video, digital wireless and high-speed Internet services. Customers can choose from a wide array of products and services at any of the company’s eight conveniently located full-service business offices.

For additional information about FTC, call 1-888-218-5050 or visit www.ftc-i.net.

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