GRTI was established on July 6, 1988 for the purpose of providing the Gila River Indian Community with telephone service and other telecommunications services.
GRTI currently has over 3,800 lines, including business, residence, and private line circuits. Approximately 48% of these are business lines.
Other enhanced services offered by GRTI are dial-up Internet and Sothk-DSL (High Speed Internet).
Gila River Telecommunications, Inc. is also a 25% owner of the Gila River Cellular General Partnership with Verizon Wireless, serving the Rural Service Area 5 in Arizona . The service area includes a portion of the Interstate 10 corridor between Phoenix and Tucson , as well as all of Pinal and Gila counties.
With over forty-five employees, GRTI is capable of providing many services with the use of in-house personnel, including our own engineering and construction departments. GRTI will continue to bring the latest services and technologies to the Gila River Indian Community and ensuring the best service possible.