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This summer marks a major milestone in Hamilton’s history. For 125 years, we’ve been making connections—delivering communications, technology, and accessibility that make a difference across the communities we serve.

Providing the latest in Telecommunications and Technology Solutions since 1901.

From our roots in 1901 as an independent local exchange carrier in Hamilton County, Nebraska, we’ve built a legacy of steady progress and proven results. What began as a local connection has grown into a trusted local, regional, and national technology service provider—positioning Hamilton as one of the leading independent telecommunications companies in the U.S. As we celebrate what we’ve achieved, we’re even more energized by the opportunities ahead and the continued growth still to come.

Providing the latest in Telecommunications and Technology Solutions since 1901.

From our roots in 1901 as an independent local exchange carrier in Hamilton County, Nebraska, we’ve built a legacy of steady progress and proven results. What began as a local connection has grown into a trusted local, regional, and national technology service provider—positioning Hamilton as one of the leading independent telecommunications companies in the U.S. As we celebrate what we’ve achieved, we’re even more energized by the opportunities ahead and the continued growth still to come.

Hamilton is proud of our tradition of innovation, paired with a commitment to quality, dependable service, and competitive pricing. We’re equally proud to support our communities, schools, and local organizations that help make our communities great places to live.

Through this site, we invite you to join the celebration—explore the videos and photos that capture key moments from our history, and take a walk through 125 years of progress. Most of all, celebrate with us as we build on that legacy and look ahead to what’s next.

Thank you for being an important part of our story and our success. We appreciate the trust you have in Hamilton – and we are honored that you have given us the opportunity to connect your world for more than 125 years!

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Providing Services Locally, Regionally and Nationally.

Our core commitment of delivering unprecedented personalized customer service together with state-of-the-art telecommunications and information services has led to our continued expansion through the years. Today, we proudly serve millions of people nationwide and provide services on a local, regional and national basis.

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HAMILTON HISTORICAL STORIES

FEDERAL LAW PROHIBITS ANYONE BUT REGISTERED USERS WITH HEARING LOSS FROM USING INTERNET PROTOCOL (IP) CAPTIONED TELEPHONES WITH THE CAPTIONS TURNED ON. Automatic speech recognition software generates captions of what the other party to the call says, and, in certain circumstances, a live communications assistant may be included on the call to make needed corrections and/or add call details. The captions are then sent to the phone. There is a cost for each minute of captions generated, paid from a federally administered fund. To learn more, visit fcc.gov. Third-party charges may apply: the Hamilton CapTel phone requires high-speed internet access (Wi-Fi capable) and in some cases, may require telephone service. When using Hamilton CapTel on a smartphone or tablet and not on Wi-Fi, a data plan is required. Hamilton CapTel may be used to make 911 calls but may not function the same as traditional 911 services. For more information about the benefits and limitations of Hamilton CapTel and Emergency 911 calling, visit HamiltonCapTel.com/911. Third-party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. CapTel is a registered trademark of Ultratec, Inc.