﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.irs.gov/efile" returnVersion="2017v2.3">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2018-11-15T17:08:37-06:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2017-12-31</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>910189318</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>MOSS ADAMS LLP</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>601 W RIVERSIDE AVENUE STE 1800</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>SPOKANE</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>WA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>99201</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2017-01-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>816013157</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>INTERBEL TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>INTE</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>4068893311</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 648</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>EUREKA</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>MT</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>59917</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>JASON MOOTHART</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>GM / CEO</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>4068893311</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2018-11-15</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>1</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>CHERI R BURNHAM CPA</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P00055324</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>5097472600</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2018-11-14</PreparationDt>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <FilingSecurityInformation>
      <IPAddress>
        <IPv4AddressTxt>12.129.7.100</IPv4AddressTxt>
      </IPAddress>
      <IPDt>2018-11-15</IPDt>
      <IPTm>10:13:51</IPTm>
      <IPTimezoneCd>PS</IPTimezoneCd>
      <FilingLicenseTypeCd>P</FilingLicenseTypeCd>
      <AtSubmissionCreationDeviceId>DA39A3EE5E6B4B0D3255BFEF95601890AFD80709</AtSubmissionCreationDeviceId>
      <AtSubmissionFilingDeviceId>86B92690DBA53B450090ACE3D4C990CC6A999576</AtSubmissionFilingDeviceId>
    </FilingSecurityInformation>
    <TaxYr>2017</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2019-02-21 02:37:17Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="5">
    <IRS990 documentId="RetDoc1038000001" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>JASON MOOTHART</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>300 DEWEY AVE</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>EUREKA</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>MT</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>59917</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>10321942</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>0</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501cInd organization501cTypeTxt="12">X</Organization501cInd>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>WWW.INTERBEL.COM</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>1962</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>MT</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>PROVIDE TO OUR COMMUNITIES THE HIGHEST QUALITY, STATE-OF-THE-ART COMMUNICATIONS RELATED PRODUCTS AND SERVICES AT AFFORDABLE RATES; PROVIDE AN ENJOYABLE AND BENEFICIAL WORK ENVIRONMENT; AND OTHERWISE IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITIES.</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>7</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>7</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>29</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>0</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>0</NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>0</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>0</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>9833247</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>9962708</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>283044</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>323305</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>91824</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>35929</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>10208115</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>10321942</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>715127</PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>830765</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>259383</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>267587</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>0</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>9233605</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>9223590</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>10208115</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>10321942</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>0</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>0</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>39698857</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>40471370</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>23897757</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>24296071</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>15801100</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>16175299</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <MissionDesc>PROVIDE TO OUR COMMUNITIES THE HIGHEST QUALITY, STATE-OF-THE-ART COMMUNICATIONS RELATED PRODUCTS AND SERVICES AT AFFORDABLE RATES; PROVIDE AN ENJOYABLE AND BENEFICIAL WORK ENVIRONMENT; AND OTHERWISE IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITIES.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>0</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>0</SignificantChangeInd>
      <Desc>CONTINUING TO PROVIDE BASIC PHONE SERVICE AND INTERNET ACCESS. BUILDING OUT FTTH TO ALL CUSTOMERS IN OUR SERVICE AREA. INTENT IS TO COMPLETE WITHIN 3 TO 4 YEARS. BRINGING QUALITY SERVICE TO AS MANY CUSTOMERS AS POSSIBLE ON A NON-PROFIT COOPERATIVE BASIS.</Desc>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind>0</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd>0</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>0</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>0</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CreditCounselingInd>
      <TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>0</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>0</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>0</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>0</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>0</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd>0</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd>0</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd>0</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>0</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd>0</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd>0</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042400001">1</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>0</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>0</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>0</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd>0</BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd>0</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd>0</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>0</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>0</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043500001">0</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043500001">1</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>1</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TransactionWithControlEntInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043500001">0</TransactionWithControlEntInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043500001">0</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>1</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>110</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <BackupWthldComplianceInd>1</BackupWthldComplianceInd>
      <EmployeeCnt>29</EmployeeCnt>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>1</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>0</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>0</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>0</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>0</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>0</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContributionsInd>0</QuidProQuoContributionsInd>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>0</Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>
      <MembersAndShrGrossIncomeAmt>3675570</MembersAndShrGrossIncomeAmt>
      <OtherSourcesGrossIncomeAmt>347763</OtherSourcesGrossIncomeAmt>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>0</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>7</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>7</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>0</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>0</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>0</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>0</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>1</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>1</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>1</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>1</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>1</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>0</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>0</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>1</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>0</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>0</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>1</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>1</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>1</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>0</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>MT</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <BusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>VIRGINIA HENKE CPA CONTROLLER</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </BusinessName>
        <PhoneNum>4068891076</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>300 DEWEY AVENUE</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>EUREKA</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>MT</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>59917</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BOBBIE STOKEN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TRUSTEE / PRESIDENT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.50</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>4350</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>STAN PLUID</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TRUSTEE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>3000</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ED HEISER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TRUSTEE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>4650</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>LARRY CHEEK</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TRUSTEE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>6100</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CRAIG EATON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TRUSTEE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>3750</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CRAIG SANDS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TRUSTEE / SECRETARY TREASU</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>3150</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MICHAEL HEDGES</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TRUSTEE / VICE PRESIDENT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>3900</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>RANDY WILSON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>GENERAL MANAGER / CEO</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>163305</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>75382</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>VIRGINIA HENKE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>CONTROLLER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>X</HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>129784</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>68399</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ROB LITTLE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PLANT MANAGER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>X</HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>108812</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>69054</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>430801</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>0</TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>212835</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>3</IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>0</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>1</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>0</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>HEBERLY &amp; ASSOCIATES INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 1311</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>HAVRE</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>MT</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>59501</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>FTTH CONSTRUCTION</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>411906</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>TRACK UTILITIES INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>441 CORPORATE DRIVE</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>MERIDIAN</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>ID</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>83642</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>FTTH CONSTRUCTION</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>299314</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>METAWITCH</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>11600 SUNRISE VALLEY DR STE 380</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>RESTON</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>VA</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>20191</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>SWITCH UPGRADE/SUPPORT</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>238158</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>MOSS ADAMS LLP</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 748369</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>LOS ANGELES</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>CA</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>90074</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>AUDITING, ACCOUNTING, &amp; CONSULTING SERVI</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>127021</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>4</CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>WIRELINE AND INTERNET</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>517000</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>9962708</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>9962708</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>9962708</TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>323305</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>323305</ExclusionAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
        <Desc>ALLOWANCE FOR CONSTRUCTION</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>517000</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>62861</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>62861</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
      <OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
        <Desc>INCOME FROM AFFILIATE</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>517000</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>-26932</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>-26932</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
      <OtherRevenueTotalAmt>35929</OtherRevenueTotalAmt>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>10321942</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>9998637</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>323305</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <BenefitsToMembersGrp>
        <TotalAmt>830765</TotalAmt>
      </BenefitsToMembersGrp>
      <CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>267587</TotalAmt>
      </CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
      <InterestGrp>
        <TotalAmt>845364</TotalAmt>
      </InterestGrp>
      <DepreciationDepletionGrp>
        <TotalAmt>2880617</TotalAmt>
      </DepreciationDepletionGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>NONREGULATED EXPENSES</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>1611490</TotalAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>PLANT SPECIFIC OPERATIO</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>1388224</TotalAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>PLANT NONSPECIFIC OPERA</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>919099</TotalAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>CORPORATE OPERATIONS</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>659926</TotalAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <AllOtherExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>918870</TotalAmt>
      </AllOtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>10321942</TotalAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2469122</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1095322</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <AccountsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1095530</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1060483</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsReceivableGrp>
      <InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp>
        <BOYAmt>225420</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>218142</EOYAmt>
      </InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp>
      <PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>92243</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>181591</EOYAmt>
      </PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
      <LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>53450511</LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>18849576</LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
        <BOYAmt>34221057</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>34600935</EOYAmt>
      </LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
      <InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>813211</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>798611</EOYAmt>
      </InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp>
      <InvestmentsProgramRelatedGrp>
        <BOYAmt>305246</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>280092</EOYAmt>
      </InvestmentsProgramRelatedGrp>
      <OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
        <BOYAmt>477028</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>2236194</EOYAmt>
      </OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>39698857</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>40471370</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>342909</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>332638</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <MortgNotesPyblScrdInvstPropGrp>
        <BOYAmt>20701409</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>20002241</EOYAmt>
      </MortgNotesPyblScrdInvstPropGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2853439</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>3961192</EOYAmt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>23897757</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>24296071</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrgDoesNotFollowSFAS117Ind>X</OrgDoesNotFollowSFAS117Ind>
      <CapStkTrPrinCurrentFundsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </CapStkTrPrinCurrentFundsGrp>
      <PdInCapSrplsLandBldgEqpFundGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </PdInCapSrplsLandBldgEqpFundGrp>
      <RtnEarnEndowmentIncmOthFndsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>15801100</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>16175299</EOYAmt>
      </RtnEarnEndowmentIncmOthFndsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>15801100</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>16175299</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>39698857</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>40471370</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>0</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>374199</OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>0</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>1</FSAuditedInd>
      <FSAuditedBasisGrp>
        <ConsolAndSepBasisFinclStmtInd>X</ConsolAndSepBasisFinclStmtInd>
      </FSAuditedBasisGrp>
      <AuditCommitteeInd>1</AuditCommitteeInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>0</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="RetDoc1040000001">
      <LandGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>112406</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>112406</BookValueAmt>
      </LandGrp>
      <BuildingsGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>2379300</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>1378175</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>1001125</BookValueAmt>
      </BuildingsGrp>
      <EquipmentGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>50958805</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>17471401</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>33487404</BookValueAmt>
      </EquipmentGrp>
      <TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>34600935</TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>
      <OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
        <Desc>PLANT UNDER CONSTRUCTION</Desc>
        <BookValueAmt>2236194</BookValueAmt>
      </OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
      <TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt>2236194</TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>ADVANCED BILLINGS AND CUSTOMER DEPOSITS</Desc>
        <Amt>279625</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>ACCRUED TAXES</Desc>
        <Amt>206335</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>OTHER ACCRUED LIABILITIES</Desc>
        <Amt>363202</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>CURRENT MATURITIES OF LONG-TERM DEBT</Desc>
        <Amt>1803457</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>OTHER DEFERRED CREDITS</Desc>
        <Amt>308573</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>LINE OF CREDIT</Desc>
        <Amt>1000000</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <TotalLiabilityAmt>3961192</TotalLiabilityAmt>
      <FootnoteTextInd>X</FootnoteTextInd>
      <TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>10321943</TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedAmt>0</RevenueNotReportedAmt>
      <RevenueSubtotalAmt>10321943</RevenueSubtotalAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>0</RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>10321943</TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>
      <TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>9491178</TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <ExpensesNotReportedAmt>0</ExpensesNotReportedAmt>
      <ExpensesSubtotalAmt>9491178</ExpensesSubtotalAmt>
      <OtherExpensesNotIncludedAmt>830765</OtherExpensesNotIncludedAmt>
      <ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt>830765</ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>10321943</TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART X, LINE 2:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE COOPERATIVE RECORDS UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS IF THE LIKELIHOOD THE POSITION WILL BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION IS LESS THAN 50%. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017 AND 2016, THE COOPERATIVE HAD NO ACCRUED AMOUNTS RELATED TO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>BENEFITS PAID TO MEMBERS 830,765.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleJ documentId="RetDoc1042400001">
      <CompensationSurveyInd>X</CompensationSurveyInd>
      <BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd>X</BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd>
      <SeverancePaymentInd>0</SeverancePaymentInd>
      <SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd>0</SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd>
      <EquityBasedCompArrngmInd>0</EquityBasedCompArrngmInd>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>RANDY WILSON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>GENERAL MANAGER / CEO</TitleTxt>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>150852</BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>0</CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>
        <BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>600</BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>
        <BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>0</BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>11853</OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>55315</DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>
        <DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>0</DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>20067</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>0</NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>238687</TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>0</CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>VIRGINIA HENKE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>CONTROLLER</TitleTxt>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>127984</BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>0</CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>
        <BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>600</BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>
        <BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>0</BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>1200</OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>56793</DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>
        <DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>0</DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>11606</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>0</NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>198183</TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>0</CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>ROB LITTLE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PLANT MANAGER</TitleTxt>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>103956</BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>0</CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>
        <BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>600</BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>
        <BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>0</BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>4256</OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>49914</DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>
        <DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>0</DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>19140</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>0</NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>177866</TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>0</CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleJ>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ALL COOPERATIVES MEMBERS HAVE THE SAME RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ALL COOPERATIVES MEMBERS HAVE THE SAME RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>YES, THERE ARE GOVERNANCE DECISIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION RESERVED TO MEMBERS, STOCKHOLDERS, OR PERSONS OTHER THAN THE GOVERNING BODY.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>INFORMATION IS PROVIDED TO EXTERNAL TAX PREPARER WHO THEN SENDS COMPLETED 990 TO CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OF THE COOPERATIVE FOR REVIEW. CFO SHARES THE FORM WITH THE BOARD AT A REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE GM/CEO USED AN INDUSTRY STANDARD COMPILED BY NTCA - THE RURAL BROADBAND ASSOCIATION, OF A WAGE AND BENEFITS SURVEY WHICH COMPARES SIMILAR POSITION TO LIKE COMPANIES NATIONWIDE TO ESTABLISH SALARIES OF MANAGEMENT. HE THEN SHARES THIS INFORMATION WITH TOP MANAGEMENT AND ASSIGNS THE ANNUAL SALARY. THE SURVEY DATA FOR THE GM/CEO MANAGEMENT POSITION IS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD WHO MAKES THE DETERMINATION OF THE SALARY FOR THE GM/CEO IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>AVAILABLE ON THE IRS WEBSITE.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>BYLAWS ARE PUBLISHED IN THE PHONE DIRECTORY ANNUALLY AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AT THE BUSINESS OFFICE UPON REQUEST. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PRESENTED TO MEMBERS AT THE ANNUAL MEETING AND ARE AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS UPON REQUEST AT THE COOPERATIVE'S BUSINESS OFFICE.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>RETIRED PATRONAGE CAPITAL DISTRIBUTED TO MEMBERS AS A GENERAL RETIREMENT. -456,566. CAPITAL CREDITS ASSIGNED TO MEMBERS- REPORTED PG 10 LINE 4A 830,765.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>NO CHANGE FROM PRIOR YEAR</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
    <IRS990ScheduleR documentId="RetDoc1043500001">
      <IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp>
        <RelatedOrganizationName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>TOBACCO VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RelatedOrganizationName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 648</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>EUREKA</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>MT</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>59917</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <EIN>363928746</EIN>
        <PrimaryActivitiesTxt>CABLE TV AND DIRECTORY SERVICES PROVIDER</PrimaryActivitiesTxt>
        <LegalDomicileStateCd>MT</LegalDomicileStateCd>
        <EntityTypeTxt>C</EntityTypeTxt>
        <ShareOfTotalIncomeAmt>-26932</ShareOfTotalIncomeAmt>
        <ShareOfEOYAssetsAmt>273650</ShareOfEOYAssetsAmt>
        <OwnershipPct>1.00000</OwnershipPct>
        <ControlledOrganizationInd>1</ControlledOrganizationInd>
      </IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp>
      <ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd>0</ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd>
      <GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd>0</GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd>
      <GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd>0</GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd>
      <LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd>0</LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd>
      <LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd>0</LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd>
      <DivRelatedOrganizationInd>0</DivRelatedOrganizationInd>
      <AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd>0</AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd>
      <AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd>0</AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd>
      <AssetExchangeInd>0</AssetExchangeInd>
      <RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd>0</RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd>
      <RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd>0</RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd>
      <PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd>0</PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd>
      <PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd>0</PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd>
      <SharingOfFacilitiesInd>1</SharingOfFacilitiesInd>
      <PaidEmployeesSharingInd>1</PaidEmployeesSharingInd>
      <ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd>0</ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd>
      <ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd>1</ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd>
      <TransferToOtherOrgInd>0</TransferToOtherOrgInd>
      <TransferFromOtherOrgInd>0</TransferFromOtherOrgInd>
    </IRS990ScheduleR>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>