Runestone Telephone Association (RTA) is a locally-based internet and telephone provider that serves the small towns and rural areas west of
St. Paul, Minnesota. It was founded in 1938 as a rural telephone carrier, and made the transition to an internet and telephone company in the early 1990s. RTA provides reliable, cost-effective services to more than 33 rural communities in a roughly 5-county area. The company's coverage area includes Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Pine, and Washington counties.
RTA offers a wide range of internet plans designed to meet individual needs. Download speeds range from up to 10 Mbps to up to 100 Mbps depending on the user’s location. The company also offers an unlimited high-speed internet plan for customers who require a consistent, constant connection. RTA provides service packages all the way up to 1,000 Mbps for those in fiber-optic availability areas.