Strata Networks
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Strata Networks, owned by UBTA-UBET Communications Inc., is a telecommunications cooperative headquartered in Roosevelt, Utah that provides internet, wireless, voice, and fiber network services to residential and business customers in the Uintah Basin and surrounding areas. Founded in 1948 as a member-owned cooperative, the company offers broadband internet, wireless plans, landline phone service, data center services, and is actively deploying fiber infrastructure to rural Utah municipalities. ...
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Ideal Customer
- Strata Networks' sweet spot is residential consumers and small-to-midsize businesses in rural and semi-rural communities across the Uintah Basin and surrounding tristate region who lack access to major national carriers.
- On the business side, their IT services, colocation, cloud hosting, NOC services, and dedicated server offerings are specifically designed for small businesses that cannot afford full-time IT staff or enterprise-grade infrastructure.
Key Differentiators
- Strata Networks differentiates itself as the largest independent telecommunications cooperative in Utah with over 75 years of history and a genuine community-ownership model — customers become member-owners rather than simply subscribers.
- Its three-decade track record of building and operating fiber-to-the-premises networks in challenging rural terrain, combined with being one of the first regional wireless carriers in the U.S. to deploy RCS messaging, positions it as a technologically forward regional provider.
Industries Served
- Strata Networks serves a broad mix of residential, agricultural, small business, enterprise, healthcare, education, and government customers within its regional footprint.
- Notable industry verticals include agriculture (farmers and ranches in the Uintah Basin), healthcare and telemedicine (including connectivity for health clinics and a contract with the Indian Health Service's Uintah and Ouray Service Unit), K-12 and higher education (partnering with the Utah Education and Telehealth Network and funding technology programs at USU and UBTech), and federal/government agencies (including the Bureau of Land Management).
Service Coverage
- Strata Networks operates primarily as a regional telecommunications provider focused on Eastern Utah (Uintah Basin), with service extending into Western Colorado and parts of Wyoming.
- The company has over 13,000 fiber-lit locations and serves over 60,000 customers across its footprint, operating more than 100 cell sites across three states.
Partnerships
- Strata Networks lists four formal partnerships on its website: Spectra (a wholly-owned IT services subsidiary), V6 Media and Channel V6 (television/streaming content), and RINA Wireless (Rural Independent Network Alliance, a cooperative LTE Core hosting and CDMA switching consortium that Strata co-founded).
- RINA provides the backbone for Strata's rural wireless network operations.
Company Size & Ownership
- Strata Networks was founded in 1948 (operating since approximately 1951) and is headquartered in Roosevelt, Utah.
- The company and its subsidiary companies collectively employ nearly 350 people, with various sources estimating active headcount between 165–350 depending on whether subsidiaries are included.
Compliance & Certifications
- No specific third-party compliance certifications (such as SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, or FedRAMP) are publicly documented or advertised for Strata Networks.
- As a rural telecom cooperative that has executed federal contracts with civilian agencies and the Indian Health Service, it operates under applicable federal contracting and rural utility regulations.
Compiled from public sources by VenSearch · Last researched October 14, 2026
Offerings
19 offeringsAnswering Service
Strata Networks offers an answering service for businesses through its Network Operations Center. Representatives answer calls on behalf of client companies, representing the company upon answering and providing customized call coverage tailored to the company's needs.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Strata Networks sells the Apple iPhone 18 Pro smartphone for use on its wireless network, available in 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage options starting from $33.31/mo on an installment plan or at full price. The device features a 6.3-inch ProMotion Super Retina XDR display, 48MP Fusion main camera with variable aperture, A20 Pro chip, Ceramic Shield front and back, and is available in Black, Burgundy, Glacier, and Silver colors.
Business Internet
Strata Networks provides broadband internet service for business customers, with fiber-based connectivity options in the Uintah Basin and surrounding areas. Business internet plans are separate from residential plans with different pricing and availability. Customers can check availability by address.
Business Voice (Landline)
Strata Networks offers business landline voice service at $35.50/mo, including options for Business Class PRI, Frame Relay, Voice Grade T1, DS3, Direct Inward Dialing, OC12, Point-to-Point Services, Special Access, and Business IP Phone Systems. Long distance plans are available including a 7-cent per minute plan, a 5-cents-per-minute plan with a $5/mo fee, and unlimited daily and monthly conference options. The service includes an Access Recovery Charge of $3 for all business customers.
Business Wireless
Strata Networks offers wireless service plans for business customers, separate from its residential wireless offerings. Business wireless can be bundled with other Strata business services. The service operates on Strata's network covering over 100 cell sites across three states.
Cloud Communications
Strata Networks offers cloud communications services for business customers, listed as a distinct business service offering. This service is accessible under the Business Services section of the Strata Networks website.
Corporate Discount
Strata Networks offers a corporate discount program for businesses, listed as a distinct offering under Business Services. Details on eligibility and discount levels are available through the company directly.
Data Center - Cloud Hosting
Strata Networks offers cloud hosting through its data center, providing businesses with a virtual private server in a secure facility. The server features scalable resources, full root access, a web-based control panel with remote reboot, automatic spin-up, and dedicated support from local experts. The server is guaranteed 100% uptime and is compatible with CentOS, Fedora, Ubuntu, ClearOS, and Windows operating systems.
Data Center - Colocation
Strata Networks offers colocation services, allowing businesses to host their data infrastructure at Strata's data center facility separate from their own location. Colocation packages include data center facility access, power and cooling infrastructure, rack spaces in hot aisle containment, fully self-contained cabinets, server colocation, and support from local experts. The Uintah Basin location benefits from low natural disaster risk, ideal climate, and low Utah power rates.
Data Center - Data Backup
Strata Networks provides cloud-based data backup services from its Uintah Basin data center, allowing businesses to back up any device anywhere with no limits on file type, size, or version. Features include automatic and silent backup, unlimited files and versions, identity management with two-factor authentication, on-premises encryption keys, and a single admin console. Data can be restored anywhere, at any time, to any device.
Data Center - Dedicated Server Hosting
Strata Networks offers dedicated server hosting through its data center, providing businesses with a private dedicated server leased at a low monthly rate instead of requiring server purchase. All resources are dedicated to the customer, hardware is guaranteed and managed by Strata Networks, and prebuilt servers are available with automatic provisioning through a portal. Solutions are flexible and customizable.
Data Center - IT Services
Strata Networks offers IT services through its data center staff, covering everything from basic computer problems to complex network issues. Businesses access a team of IT professionals on demand and pay only for what they use, making it accessible to small businesses that cannot afford full-time IT staff. Services include both on-site and remote technical support.
Fiber Network Deployment for Municipalities
Strata Networks deploys fiber network infrastructure for multiple municipalities across Utah, providing reliable high-speed internet access to both urban and rural communities. The company has received USDA ReConnect program funding of nearly $24 million to deliver fiber internet to rural areas of the Uintah Basin, including connecting schools and health clinics. Strata actively builds fiber infrastructure in neighborhoods and remote areas as part of ongoing construction projects.
International Travel eSIM
Strata Networks offers international travel eSIM options for customers traveling abroad. This service is listed as a distinct offering under the Residential menu for customers needing connectivity outside of the domestic Strata network.
Network Operations Center (NOC) Services
Strata Networks operates a Network Operations Center that provides 24/7/365 technical support and network monitoring for businesses, including managing, monitoring, and maintaining networks on behalf of client companies. Services include 24/7 technical support and call coverage, incident response and management, customized dispatch service, after-hours data center monitoring, and troubleshooting of broadband, WiFi, Cable TV, and landline connectivity issues. The NOC can represent client companies when answering calls and manage customer and service provider notifications during outages.
Residential Internet
Strata Networks provides residential broadband internet service with fiber-based speeds, including packages with download speeds up to 1000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 500 Mbps. New customers can pay $29.99/mo for the first three months, with bundle options available when combined with wireless or landline service. Availability varies by location within the Uintah Basin and surrounding areas.
Residential Landline
Strata Networks provides residential landline phone service starting at $28.75/mo, with unlimited local calls and unlimited incoming and outgoing calls. Optional features include Basic Voicemail, Call Waiting, and Caller ID. The service can be bundled with internet for as low as $79.99/mo.
Residential Phones and Devices
Strata Networks sells smartphones and devices for use on its wireless network, including Apple iPhone, Google Pixel, and Samsung Galaxy models available for purchase at full price or on monthly installment plans. Devices can be purchased in-store or online and are activated on Strata wireless plans. Trade-in programs and promotional credits are available toward new device purchases.
Residential Wireless Plans
Strata Networks offers residential wireless service plans with unlimited talk, text, and data, including nationwide wireless coverage. Plans can be bundled with internet service starting at $114.99/mo for both services. After 10 GB of data usage outside the local network in a billing period, speeds are reduced while roaming.
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