News

Throughout the month of November, we are encouraging our customers to sign up for autopay and/or e-billing. As our way to say thank you for doing this, we will provide

We are excited to announce an HBO and Cinemax Free Preview in November! The dates of our November 8-Day Free Preview are Tuesday, November 22nd through

In observance of Thanksgiving our offices will be closed on Thursday, November 24, 2022. Our 24/7 help desk will be available by calling 800.247.2706.

Veterans Day, November 11th, is a great time to remember that our freedom isn’t guaranteed. Thank you to all members of our military, past and present, for protecting

The 2022-2023 edition of the Park Region Telephone, Otter Tail Telcom, and Rothsay Telephone phone books directory is here. They have been delivered to residents and

Thank you to all who attended our 2019 Virtual Annual Meeting on Thursday evening, April 15th.
The following directors were elected by acclamation at this year’s meeting:
Dalton Exchange – Keith Sellner
Underwood Exchange – Bonnie Denzel
Ashby Exchange – Peter Hoff
Those members who registered and attended the meeting were entered into a prize drawing. Below is a list of the prize winners. Gift card winners will receive their gift card in the mail.
Again, thank you for attending. It is our privilege to serve you.

***Phishing Alert***

Over the last couple of days there has been a phishing scam circulating stating email communications should be directed to dunning-notification@prtel.com and that account profiles have been changed. Please do not reply to the email or click on the link to sign in or update your profile.  Park Region would not modify or upgrade servers without notifying customers beforehand.     Again, this is a scam.

Due to the  State of Minnesota Mask Mandate:

Effective Monday, July 27, all customers must be wearing a mask upon entry to our business. Thank you for your cooperation.

Beginning June 1st, Park Region and Otter Tail Telcom will be reopening our retail centers with new hours and limitations.
Please check back in the coming days for updates.

We have been informed that many of our customers are not receiving calls from Verizon wireless customers.  Our technical staff has confirmed that Verizon is not properly routing calls to us.  We have also confirmed this problem is not isolated to our companies

We have made Wi-Fi hotspots available in our community for those who do not have access to the internet.

Park Region and its affiliates (Otter Tail Telcom, Rothsay Telephone Company, and Valley Telephone Company), herein referred to as Park Region Companies, have been monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation very closely, and we’re implementing actions to protect the safety of our employees, customers, and network integrity. Internet and phone connectivity are a necessity for our daily lives at work and at home, especially during this crisis. This is why Park Region Companies have initiated plans to reduce the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) to its employees and customers. The following steps are being taken to help mitigate as much unnecessary risk as possible:

Park Region and its affiliated companies understand the importance a home Internet connection is to students and professionals.  During this time of uncertainty, many public agencies, private businesses and schools are asking staff and students to remain home in the interest of personal and public safety.

We would like to invite you to join us for a movie under the stars. This summer we will be sponsoring thirteen different movies on fifteen separate evenings in three local communities!

Our Annual Meeting and Customer Appreciation event scheduled for Thursday, April 11, 2019 has been postponed to Thursday, April 25th, 2019 due to the potential for inclement weather.

Park Region Telephone is proud to sponsor a high school student on a trip of a lifetime! The selected student will receive an all-expense paid trip to Washington D.C., June 1-5, 2019

Mark your calendar for our Annual Meeting on April 11, 2019

In 2019, the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) will be awarding $125,000 in scholarships in honor of the Foundation’s 25th Anniversary! Each year, the foundation gives out $2,500 scholarships to an exceptional group of rural students for their first year of college or vocational school.

The Minnesota Telecom Alliance (MTA) Foundation is offering six $2,000 scholarships to high school seniors graduating in 2019. Scholarships are awarded after the student demonstrates a successful completion of the first year of college or technical school.MTA_Scholarship_Form_2019

After 5 years of service, Vining Board Member Carol Green-Kiemle resigned from Park Region Telephone’s Board on April 30th.

Park Region Telephone is pleased to announce the appointment of Joyce Herbranson of Vining to the Board of Directors.  Joyce will be completing the term for Carol Green-Kiemle who has moved out of the service area.