CLtel

05/22/2026

Join us in celebrating our 2026 graduates!

• Colby Archer — Clear Lake High School graduate, headed to Iowa State University for Construction Engineering
• Ayla Johnson — a Clear Lake High School graduate, continuing her education at Iowa State University to study Journalism
• Ashlyn Fread — a graduate of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, continuing on to Iowa State University to pursue Veterinary Medicine
• Ashwin Khurana — a graduate of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, earning his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) and planning to join an established dental practice following graduation

A meaningful moment for our CLtel team and their families, and one we’re proud to celebrate together.

Congratulations to each of you. We’re excited to see what’s ahead and wish you all the best in your next chapter!

Drop a comment with a graduate you’re proud of this year. We’re proud to celebrate with you🎓

05/22/2026

Many Internet plans perform beautifully under light demand.

And then Taco Tuesday hit. 🌮

Six devices. One house. One connection trying to hold it all together.

Because your Internet isn’t tested at 10:14am. It’s tested at 7:42pm.

This is the story of the hour that exposes everything, and why steady Internet means you can get your night back.

They had found the cheapest Internet plan in town, and honestly, most days it seemed perfectly fine. Life moved along without drama.

05/19/2026

We’re one week out from the unofficial start of summer in Clear Lake.

From the end of the dock to patio movie nights and outdoor meetings, your connection should reach beyond your walls and into the moments that make summer here what it is.

That’s what Outdoor WiFi is built for. A strong, reliable connection wherever summer happens.

Explore Outdoor WiFi: www.cltel.com/home-services/wi-fi/outdoor-wi-fi/

05/16/2026

No matter the generation, we all want the same thing. Internet that works the way our home actually uses it.

Work calls, streaming, phones everything happening at once. No one wants to think twice about it. No rebooting. No second guessing. Just everything running the way it should.

That’s what our WiFi is built for. Your home, your routine, your day. And when it works like that… it just hits different.

Built for how you WiFi: www.cltel.com

05/14/2026

You pull into the campground, tires crunching on gravel, trees just starting to fill in around you. The pace slows down. The day opens to relaxing.

Coffee outside. A walk through the sites. Maybe an afternoon that doesn’t need a plan. And later, when the sun dips and the quiet settles in, it’s the little things that matter.

Streaming a movie inside the RV. Checking the radar before tomorrow’s plans. Sending a quick photo home.

This is where our team stepped in, installing Positron solution so the connection is simply there when it’s needed, adding a layer of ease and peace of mind to the experience. Not something you have to think about, just something you can count on.

Because even at the campground, the connections still matter and having that comfort makes it easier to fully enjoy where you are.

If that kind of peace of mind matters to your summer, you can always give us a call at 641-357-2111.

05/11/2026

131 years local. 419 years of experience behind it.

When people stay, grow, and build their careers here, it says something.

We’re a hiring Business Sales Manager to lead growth across North Iowa. This role leads the strategy, coaches a strong team, and stays close to the work by closing the opportunities that matter. It’s a player‑coach role because real leadership happens in the field.

Know someone who would be a great fit? Tag them below 👇
Or apply: www.cltel.com/careers or send an resume to [email protected]

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day! 💐

To our CLtel moms and the mothers across our community, today we celebrate you.

Enjoy the day, the moments, and everything that keeps life connected.

05/09/2026

Mason City, we’re bringing fiber closer to your front door.

We’re expanding into:
📍 College Circle
📍 Orchard Glen

Getting connected shouldn’t feel like a process. It should feel simple.

Ready to get connected?
1. Visit cltel.com and choose Order Now
2.Enter your address
3.Complete the form and submit

Or call us at 641-357-2111 we’ll help you through it and answer your questions.

Because your connected life should be easy to start, easy to manage, and built for your connected life.

05/07/2026

The silence happens fast.
Dropped connection.
Moment interrupted.

You shouldn’t have to think about your Internet when life is already in motion.

That’s why we build for reliability that stays in the background so the moments that matter can stay uninterrupted.

This is Digital Harmony.

05/05/2026

Projects don’t pause… so our work can’t get in the way.

Last week, our construction crew was out on a new fiber install focused on two things: doing it right and not making your day harder than it already is.

KD Construction captured this photo and shared:
“CLtel is always the easiest to work with. You know it’s done right and exactly where you want it.”

To us, being a trusted partner means showing up, getting it done right, and keeping projects moving forward. We keep things clean, out of the way, and treat every job site like it’s our own so you can keep your project moving forward with confidence.

05/01/2026

May Day is about celebrating what’s growing. And around here, that’s not just flowers.

It’s connections that work the way they should. And confidence that your Internet fits your life.

Like this bouquet, that kind of experience is something we grow right here, together.

Happy May Day!🌼