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Central Arkansas Telephone Cooperative

Central Arkansas Telephone Cooperative (CATC) is a non-profit rural telephone utility cooperative serving the cities of Bismarck and Donaldson and the surrounding rural areas of Hot Spring County, Arkansas. CATC was formed in 1951 after repeated efforts to lure the larger telephone companies into serving the area failed. The original office was located and still exists in Donaldson.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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Central Arkansas Telephone Cooperative (CATC) is a non-profit rural telephone utility cooperative serving the cities of Bismarck and Donaldson and the surrounding rural areas of Hot Spring County, Arkansas.2

Timeline

  1. 1951Founded Founded1

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