Mulberry Telecommunications

10/19/2026

Celebrating 125 Years of Serving Our Community.

📺🏆 FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS TO A PREMIER SPORTS PRODUCTION NETWORK! 🏆📺

In 2009, Mulberry Telecommunications began filming local high school sporting events for playback on our Mintel TV service as a value-add service that you couldn't find from any of our competitors. We realized very quickly that not only was there a great demand, but a great opportunity for another division of our company. One year later, we became MTC Sports, expanding our coverage across Clinton and Tippecanoe Counties. As our coverage grew, so did our crew, equipment, and capabilities — eventually making the transition to LIVE broadcasts!

In 2016, MTC Sports officially became the ISC Sports Network, bringing on Greg Rakestraw to oversee operations. What started as a local initiative has grown into one of Indiana’s premier sports production companies, with a reach that extends far beyond our home state.

Today, our clients include USA Basketball, the Indianapolis Indians, the IHSAA, the Horizon League, Marian University, DePauw University, Taylor University, USL Women's Soccer, the Indianapolis AlleyCats, and many more!

From the legendary Monon Bell Game and the IHSAA State Finals to NBBA Beep Baseball, the Pete & Alice Dye Junior Invitational, First Indiana Robotics, the Hall of Fame Classic, and countless other events, our crews bring incredible stories, athletes, and competitions to life.

As a division of Mulberry Telecommunications, the ISC Sports Network operates as a stand-alone production company with three traveling production crews, remote production capabilities, and a network of production partners.

For 17 years, we've been proud to provide a platform for amateur and semi-professional athletes to showcase their talents, share their stories, and create unforgettable moments. Approximately 15 of those moments have been featured on Sportscenter's Top 10 Plays over the years.

From our humble beginnings to the incredible clients, events, and opportunities we’re blessed to be part of today, one thing has never changed: our commitment to the communities and athletes who made this journey possible.

ISC Sports Network. Local. Lives. Here.

Our Lucky Winners of the $125 Bill Credit this month are:
Cary & Danielle Denham
Jay Newhart

Congratulations! Thank you for choosing Mulberry Telecommunications!

10/06/2026

🏈 Friday Night Football on ISC and Mintel TV!
(5-2) Clinton Prairie Gophers vs (5-2) Carroll Cougars

📺 How to watch it LIVE:
www.iscsportsnetwork.com
ISC Sports Network apps
www.youtube.com/
www.ihsaatv.org
Mintel TV channel 25

💥 Gophers vs. Cougars: A Battle of 5-2 Powerhouses

Friday night, the ISC Sports Network brings you a showdown between two teams that have plenty to play for as the 5-2 Clinton Prairie Gophers take on the 5-2 Carroll Cougars.

Both teams enter the matchup 3-1 in conference play and riding impressive two-game winning streaks, setting the stage for what should be a physical and competitive conference battle.

For Clinton Prairie, the offense is led by senior quarterback Gaige Kuzmicz, who has been a dual-threat nightmare for opposing defenses. Kuzmicz has thrown for 798 yards and 7 touchdowns, while adding 311 rushing yards and 7 more touchdowns on the ground. His ability to make plays with both his arm and his legs gives the Gophers a balanced offensive attack that can put pressure on a defense in multiple ways.

On the other side, Carroll brings a hard-nosed ground game led by junior running back Jon Carey. Through seven games, Carey has racked up 657 rushing yards, averaging an impressive 7.9 yards per carry, while finding the end zone six times. The Cougars will look to establish the run early and use their physical style to control the line of scrimmage and the clock.

But this game could ultimately come down to defense.

Both Clinton Prairie and Carroll have been stingy defensively, allowing fewer than 15 points per game this season. Both teams have also recorded multiple shutouts, proving that neither offense is likely to have an easy night.

Will Clinton Prairie's balanced offensive attack find enough answers against the Carroll defense? Or will the Cougars' hard-nosed, ground-and-pound attack be too much for the Gophers' front seven?

There's only one way to find out.

Tune in Friday night LIVE on the ISC Sports Network at 7PM!

The ISC Sports Network — Local. Lives. Here.

09/18/2026

🎉Celebrating 125 Years!!! Looking back at the past with our eyes on the future!!!

In 2005, we started what has become one of our favorite traditions — the Annual Mulberry Charity Golf Outing. Now, 21 years later, that tradition has made a tremendous impact on the communities we serve.

Over the years, the outing has helped us raise and give back more than $113,000 to local organizations and programs, including food banks, backpack programs, and other charitable causes.

The Mulberry Golf Outing has been a hit since day one and has become known as one of the premier telecommunications golf outings in the State of Indiana. From a day on the beautiful Deer Track Golf Course, to the crazy outfits, giveaways, door prizes, games, and plenty of laughs — the Mulberry Golf Outing truly is one of a kind!

2006 — A New Name. A Bigger Vision:
In 2006, we rebranded our name and vision, becoming Mulberry Telecommunications, while expanding our services to include television.

To help keep television affordable and competitive, we joined the National Cable & Technology Cooperative (NCTC). Adding television to our internet and telephone offerings allowed us to provide even more value and choices to our members.

From Copper to Fiber:
Following our 2003 investment in Indiana Fiber Network (IFN), Mulberry Telecommunications began building our own fiber optic network, laying the groundwork for what would eventually become a 100% fiber optic plant.

We built out our core fiber network, and in 2009, we delivered our first Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) services.

Fast forward 17 years, and that vision has become a reality.

Today, Mulberry Telecommunications is 100% fiber optic. All copper lines and services have been retired, giving us a strong, modern network infrastructure built for today — and, more importantly, for the future.

From giving back to our communities, to expanding the services we provide, to completely transforming our network, the past 21 years have been about growth, innovation, and staying true to the members and communities we serve.

To celebrate our 125th Anniversary we have been randomly drawing winners each month and applying bill credits. The winners of the month’s $125 Bill Credits are:
Sean & Lisa Barnes
Kayla Pearson

Congrats Winners!!! Thank you to all of our members for choosing Mulberry Telecommunications!!!

09/04/2026

📺Tonight at 8PM! 🏈
LIVE on ISC Sports Network, ISC YouTube, ISC Apps, and X.
🌽The Corn Bowl Trophy is up for grabs!🌽
(2-0) Clinton Central Bulldogs at (2-0) Clinton Prairie Gophers

👀How to Watch:
ISC Website/Apps: https://www.iscsportsnetwork.com/events/2026-fb-clinton-central-at-clinton-prairie-09-04

ISC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwhHWcRN2YI

X.com: https://x.com/iscsportsnet

The ISC Sports Network is a division of Mulberry Telecommunications
Local. Lives. Here.

09/01/2026

Spam emails are circulating that look to be from Mulberry Telecommunications. They are NOT being sent from us. As a reminder, we will never send you an unsolicited email and ask you to click links to reset your email password. If you question the validity of a communication, please call us to verify before clicking links or entering any personal information. With ai, spam, and cyber attacks on the rise it is important for everyone to protect their personal information and use caution.

Send a message to learn more

08/18/2026

🎉Celebrating 125 Years!!
Building for Tomorrow: The Late ’90s & Early 2000s
The late 1990s and early 2000s were an exciting time at Mulberry Telecommunications. Business was booming, technology was changing rapidly, and we were investing in the future of our members and our communities.

By 1997, our telephone subscriber base had grown to more than 2,500 lines, reflecting the continued growth of the communities we proudly serve.

Then, in 1998, we took another major step forward with the creation of Mintel.net, and Mulberry began offering dial-up Internet service to our members. For many, this was their first connection to the rapidly expanding world of the Internet and Mulberry was there to help bring that technology home.

As we approached the Y2K era, another transformation was already underway: DSL Internet service was beginning to take shape. Faster, always-on Internet would soon become an important part of everyday life, and Mulberry was once again positioning itself to meet the changing needs of our members.

But Internet wasn't the only area where we were growing.
During this period, Mulberry launched our own long-distance telephone service and expanded our telecommunications footprint through CLEC operations in portions of Dayton that were outside our original ILEC territory. These investments allowed us to expand our services while continuing to build on the cooperative's strong telecommunications foundation.

And the growth continued. Telephone subscriber lines surpassed 3,000, marking another significant milestone for Mulberry.
Then, in 2003, another important investment was made when Mulberry invested in Indiana Fiber Network (IFN).

At the time, IFN was helping build a statewide fiber-optic telecommunications network, connecting communities, businesses, telecommunications providers, schools, healthcare organizations and other institutions across Indiana. The network provided high-capacity fiber infrastructure that could be used to transport voice, data and Internet traffic—helping create the foundation for the broadband-connected Indiana we know today.

For Mulberry, the investment was about more than simply keeping up with technology. It was about looking ahead. The same forward-thinking approach that led us from traditional telephone service to dial-up Internet, DSL, long-distance and expanded telecommunications services was preparing us for a future built on fiber.

Looking back, these investments may have seemed like the next step at the time. Today, they are part of the story of how Mulberry Telecommunications continued to evolve, invest and prepare for the future—while staying true to the members and communities we serve.

From telephone lines to fiber-optic connections, the technology has changed. Our commitment to our communities has not.

To Celebrate our 125th Anniversary we have been randomly drawing winners each month and applying bill credits. Winners of this month’s $125 Bill Credits are:
Christy Thomason
Brian Henry

Congratulation from Mulberry Telecommunications! Thank you for choosing us to be your service provider!

08/13/2026

We are happy to announce that we have added a new channel to our Mintel TV lineup. Very soon you will be able to watch Fox Weather on Channel 1 if you have our Classic, Prime, Premium, or Ultimate Package.

08/07/2026

The Mural is coming along quite nicely. Watch it LIVE here:

2026 Mulberry Mural Project - 08/07

08/05/2026

Watch the Mulberry Mural come to life LIVE as it happens on Mintel TV Channel 25 or on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com//streams

🎥 We have placed a camera to allow viewers to watch the artist's rendering come to life in real time. Starting August 6th, you can tune into Mintel TV channel 25 or follow the link above to watch LIVE on YouTube.

Giving back to our community since 1901!
As always, thank you for choosing Mulberry Telecommunications!

Mulberry Telecommunications is a telecommunications cooperative located in central Indiana. We service Mulberry, Dayton, rural Lafayette, rural Frankfort, and various other locations in Tippecanoe and Clinton County. We offer Fiber Optic Internet and Telephone services. This channel will feature Pro...

07/20/2026

As you know, this year we are celebrating 125 years of serving this great community. In order to keep our eyes on the future, we must continue to pay tribute to our past. We would love to do so by honoring those who built our foundation.

This month, we take a look at the 1980's & 1990's. During that time, many employees & board members played significant roles in the success of our company including a few that we are going to highlight below.

Bonnie Dirbas
Bonnie joined the cooperative in 1987, beginning a 17-year career of dedicated service. For many years, she was the first friendly face members saw when visiting the business office. Bonnie retired in 2004, leaving behind a lasting impact on the cooperative and the members she served.

Jesse Janes
In 1988, Jesse was hired as General Manager, providing leadership during a pivotal time of growth and technological advancement. Under Jesse’s guidance, Mulberry Telephone Co. Inc. made a strategic investment in the cellular industry—an investment that delivered significant returns and helped position the company to embrace future technologies while becoming debt-free. Jesse served as General Manager until his passing in 2003.

Jennifer Leibenguth
Jennifer joined the cooperative in 1983 and retired in 2009 after 26 years of dedicated service as Office Manager. Her knowledge, commitment, and leadership were instrumental to the company’s daily operations and long-term success. Jennifer’s influence and contributions continue to be felt throughout the cooperative nearly two decades after her retirement.

*** With July being the country's 250th Anniversary, we are giving a single cooperative member a $250 Bill Credit.***

The winner of that giveaway is...
Jim & Loretta King

Congratulations!!! Thank you to all of our members for choosing Mulberry Telecommunications as your provider. We are so blessed to be able to serve you all!