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Since 1951, Hamilton County Telephone Co-op has been striving to offer the highest quality of telecommunications and technology services to its customers. Together with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies, the Co-op provides a full range of local and long distance telephone services, high-speed internet access, television services, voice mail and other calling features, and directory advertising.
Local Service
Towns and exchanges served:
- Belle Prarie (648)
- Belle Rive (756)
- Blairsville (757)
- Broughton (647)
- Dahlgren (736)
- Dale (773)
- Macedonia (728)
To receive Local Telephone Service, just stop by our office in Dahlgren and fill out the paperwork.
- Installation Fee: $40.00
- Membership Fee: $100.00
*The Membership Fee is optional. Membership with the Co-op gives you voting privileges to help determine the direction of our Co-op and provides allocations for services rendered.
*Hamilton County Telephone Co-op reserves the right to perform a credit check for all services prior to installation. A deposit may be applicable based on credit check.
*Multi-line Business Customers with a Hunt Group are subjected to an additional fee.
*Most of these charges are fluctuated by the government on either a quarterly or annual basis and may be slightly different based on customer’s location and services. Additionally, the Federal Tax, Illinois State Tax, IL Public Utility Fee, a Telecom Infrastructure Fee, and State Universal Service Charge fluctuate regularly as well.
Long Distance Service
Hamilton County Long Distance (HCLD) is a subsidiary of Hamilton County Telephone Co-op. HCLD was formed to provide a much-needed service to the members of the Co-op.
Current Rates:
- IntraLata = $ 0.14/minute
- InterLata = $ 0.14/minute
HCLD does not charge any additional fees just for using our long distance service.
LINK***Hamilton County Long-Distance Terms & Conditions
Toll-Free Numbers
Have a loved one away from home? Consider a toll-free number, less expensive than a collect call and easier to use.
As a member, you sign up for toll-free number for your personal use. The only cost associated with this service is the per-minute charge, which is currently $0.14/minute.
Enhanced Calling Features
- Call Waiting
- Call Forwarding
- Caller ID w/name
- Caller ID w/name on Call Waiting
- Call Return
- Call Screening
- Toll Control
- Voice Mail
- Repeat Dialing
- 8# Speed Dial
- 3-Way Calling
- 30# Speed Dial
- Call Trace
- Priority Ringing
*Instructions on how to use these call features can be found in the front of your Hamilton County Telephone Co-op Annual Directory.
Hamilton County-Wide Directory
Each Fall Hamilton Co Telephone Co-op provides a telephone directory to each member of its co-op. This directory features residences and businesses in Hamilton County and surrounding areas. If you are interested in entering your business listing or ad in our directory, please call 618-736-2211.