Ringgold Telephone Company (RTC)
TelecommunicationsGeorgia, United States51-200 Employees
Ringgold Telephone Company (RTC) is a Georgia-based telecommunications provider serving a 122-square-mile area focused on delivering internet and traditional telephone services to its customers. Founded in 1912 by Jim Evitt, Sr., the company has grown from a small local exchange to a multi-generation family-led business, with leadership transitioning through the Evitt family and continuing into a third generation. RTC has a history of evolving with technology, including an early transition from manual to dial telephony in the mid-20th century and becoming the first Georgia company to provide high-speed Internet to all customers within its service area in 2000. The organization operates from a sizable headquarters facility that includes a demonstration area and a call center, reflecting its emphasis on service delivery and customer engagement. The company is positioned within the telecommunications sector, competing with larger regional providers while maintaining a local focus on Ringgold and surrounding communities.