Basic Living

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Simple, Reliable Internet for Your Everyday Life

Basic Living is built for everyday internet needs, providing steady performance for streaming, browsing, and connecting with loved ones—so you never have to think about your connection.

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Local Support

Real people, right in your community. Our local team knows your neighborhood and is here to help when you need us most.

Built-In Cybersecurity

Protect your network and home from online threats with built-in intrusion, threat and virus blocking and management.

Simple Control

SCRTC Connect app with simple Wi-Fi controls makes it easy to manage your home network without any technical expertise.

Basic Living

500 Mbps – A solid, stress-free connection for those just starting out or staying in touch.

Key Benefits:

Enjoy smooth streaming, browsing, and everyday online activities
Security built-in to keep your home network safe from online threats
Set healthy digital boundaries with simple at home controls
A great starting point for staying connected without complexity
Managed Wi-Fi with the SCRTC Connect App
Router $8 per month

$50 per month

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Premium Performance. Complete Control.

Experience the pinnacle of home internet with features designed for power users who demand the absolute best.

Stay Connected. Stay Safe. Stay in Control
Everything you need for reliable everyday internet with the peace of mind that comes from simple, effective controls.
SCRTC Connect app with simple Wi-Fi controls
Separate your professional network from personal use with dedicated bandwidth for video conferences, cloud work, and business applications.
Cybersecurity built-In
Connect and control unlimited smart home devices—from security cameras to voice assistants—without any performance compromise.
Reliable everyday performance.
Speed that provides consistent, dependable performance for streaming, browsing, video calls, and everyday online activities.

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Basic Living

500 Mbps

$50 per Month

Enjoy smooth streaming, browsing, and everyday online activities
Security built-in to keep your home network safe from online threats
Set healthy digital boundaries with simple at home controls
A great starting point for staying connected without complexity
Managed Wi-Fi with the SCRTC Connect App
Router $8 per month

Basic Living Details

Broadband Facts

South Central Rural Telecommunications Cooperative / South Central Telcom

Internet only Package (500M)

Fixed Broadband Consumer Disclosure

Monthly Price

$50

This monthly price is not an introductory rate.

This monthly price does not require a contract.

Additional Charges & Terms

Provider Monthly Fees

Leased Router (optional) $8

One-time Fees at the Time of Purchase

Installation Fee (new customer) $81
Deposit (if required) $100
Late Payment Fee 1% of Past Due Balance

Government Taxes Varies by Location

Discounts & Bundles

For available billing discounts and pricing options for broadband service bundles with other services like video, phone, and wireless service, and use of your own equipment like modems and routers visit Discounts & Bundles.