It all started in 1949

In 1949, a group of Wilkes County residents petitioned the Central Telephone Company to bring telephone service to their community. Their efforts led to the founding of Wilkes Telephone Membership Corporation in 1951. Although they could not have envisioned how far their initiative would reach, their vision created a lasting legacy that continues to shape the communities we serve today.

Over the years, our broadband operations evolved under two names: Wilkes Communications and RiverStreet Networks. Although they served different areas, both were part of the same broadband company and shared a commitment to connecting the communities we serve. In 2024, Wilkes Communications and RiverStreet Networks united under a single name: RiverStreet. While our name may have changed, our commitment to you remains as strong as ever.

Today, we provide broadband access to approximately 30,000 customers across North Carolina and Virginia. As we continue to expand our footprint, we remain true to our founding mission: making broadband services accessible to people in unserved and underserved communities.