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STORIES · CUSTOMER STORY· BROADBANDJULY 22, 2026

Connecting Rural Communities: Plains Internet's Impact on Farmers and Families

Discover how Plains Internet leveraged Sonar's tools to streamline operations, enhance customer service, and connect rural communities with...

Connecting Rural Communities

The challenge

As Plains Internet grew from a small IT shop into a thriving internet service provider, they faced challenges in managing customer support efficiently and scaling their operations. Their previous system lacked robust tools for tracking customer issues and providing actionable business insights, making it difficult to address growing customer needs and support their mission of connecting rural communities.

The solution

Plains Internet partnered with Sonar to implement a comprehensive solution that transformed their operations. Sonar’s ticketing system streamlined customer service, enabling the team to resolve issues quickly and effectively. The customer portal empowered users to manage their accounts, view billing history, and make payments independently, reducing strain on support staff. Additionally, Sonar’s powerful reporting tools provided actionable data, allowing Plains Internet to make informed decisions, scale their business, and continue delivering exceptional service to underserved communities.

The outcome

With Sonar's BSS and OSS platform, Plains Internet significantly improved operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. The ticketing system enabled faster resolution of customer issues, while the customer portal reduced support calls by empowering users to manage their accounts independently. The reporting tools provided the data needed to make strategic decisions, supporting the company’s growth and mission to connect rural communities. As a result, Plains Internet has successfully scaled its operations while maintaining exceptional service and strengthening its commitment to the communities it serves.

Sonar's ticketing system has been a game-changer for our customer service team, helping us quickly address customer pain points with all their information in one place. The reporting features have also been invaluable, giving us real data to confirm what's happening in the business. As we've grown, it's helped us move beyond relying on gut instincts and gain a clear, data-driven understanding of our operations
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