HORRY TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE, INC.

Horry Telephone Cooperative, Inc. specializes in providing local exchange carrier services as a wired telecommunications carrier, delivering critical voice and data infrastructure to government entities. Their technical expertise centers on deploying and maintaining traditional and modern telecommunication networks, including PBX systems, PRI trunks, DSL, and T1/E1 circuits, with a focus on reliability, compliance, and seamless integration within federal operational environments. As a rural telecom provider, they bring deep regional knowledge of network topology in underserved areas, ensuring resilient connectivity where infrastructure challenges are pronounced. Their service delivery emphasizes adherence to federal communications standards and secure, low-latency connections essential for mission-critical applications. The contractor has demonstrated direct experience supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs, providing local telecommunications infrastructure essential for VA medical centers and administrative facilities in South Carolina. This engagement reflects a focused relationship built on dependable, geographically tailored network services that support patient care systems, telehealth platforms, and internal communications for VA personnel. Their primary industry focus is on NAICS 517311 — Wired Telecommunications Carriers — which encompasses the ownership and operation of physical transmission facilities for voice, data, and video services over copper, fiber, and hybrid networks. They position themselves as a regional provider of essential connectivity infrastructure, serving public sector clients who require stable, locally managed telecom services rather than national carrier solutions. Horry Telephone Cooperative, Inc. is a locally owned and operated entity structured as a cooperative, with its headquarters in Conway, South Carolina. While no federal certifications are currently listed, their operational model leverages community-based governance and regional network ownership to deliver responsive, compliant telecommunications services tailored to government needs within their service footprint.