FTC LAUNCHES FULLY IMMERSIVE, REDESIGNED WEB SITE (7.31.09)

July 31, 2009, Kingstree, S.C. – Representatives from Farmers Telephone Cooperative, (FTC) Inc. today launched the newly redesigned www.ftc-i.net.

With the new site, FTC customers can learn more about the different communications products and services that FTC provides. The new site also includes: an FTC blog; a news and information section; a customer support link; a FTC locations map; and a weather module for each community serviced by FTC.

With the launch of the new Web site, FTC is also taking its first step in an effort to “go green.” The new site compliments this green initiative by allowing customers to view their billing statements and make payments online.

“We’re very excited about the newly redesigned and relaunched www.ftc-i.net Web site,” said Brad Erwin, CEO of FTC. “The site was designed with FTC customers in mind, and features more interactive tools to heighten the experience of visiting our site. The end result is something we feel that everyone associated with FTC can certainly be proud.”

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 seven 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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