For many of us, it’s hard to imagine not being able to quickly access resources on the internet, many of which we depend on every day. But, that’s a reality for many Tri-State residents.

A lack of high-speed internet is not just an inconvenience, it impacts business. That’s why several northeast Missouri communities have made internet expansion a top priority.

“We are all 100% dependent on the internet services, because most of what we do is all computer driven today,” said Jeff Albus, Senior Vice President of HNB Bank in Perry Missouri, said because of that, slow internet means their customers end up waiting too, “most days when we have slow downs on our internet service, many of us are simply sitting here looking at a spinning wheel on our screen.”

Which is why they worked with the city of Perry to approach Ralls County Electric about expanding their fiber network into the city.