Rochester Telephone Co., Inc.
Public Notice

Rochester Telephone Company, Inc., provides the following basic telecommunications services throughout its designated serving area:

  • Single-party voice-grade service with connectivity to the public switched network;
  • Local exchange service including local usage free of per-minute charges;
  • Dual tone multi-frequency signaling;
  • Single party revertive calling;
  • Access to emergency services;
  • Access to operator services;
  • Access to inter-exchange service;
  • Access to directory assistance;
  • Toll blocking and 900 number blocking options without charge to qualified low-income customers.

Basic services are offered at the following rates:

Single-Party Residence Service       $12.25/month*
Single-Party & Multi-Line Business Service  $18.70/month*
Residential & Business Federal Subscriber Line Charge

Single Line
$6.50/month
Business Federal Subscriber Line Charge – Multi-Line $9.20/month
Residential Touch Tone Service No Charge
Business Touch Tone Service  No Charge


*The above rates do not include charges for long distance, operator services, Directory Assistance, 911 emergency services, or other taxes, fees and surcharges.

Discounts are available to low-income customers who qualify for participation in Lifeline and Link-Up telephone assistance programs. 

For information concerning these programs, please call Rochester Telephone Co., Inc., at 574-223-2191 or 1-888-374-1900 or visit us at 117 W 8th St., Rochester, IN  46975 or www.rtc1.com.


Rochester Telephone Company | PO Box 507 | 117 W. 8th St. | Rochester, Indiana 46975 | 574-223-2191