Telephone
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It's local - locally owned, operated and supported. It is the only telephone system owned, operated and controlled by Harlan residents. Local control means quicker response to your questions and better service.
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One call service for Telephone, Cable TV and High Speed Internet.
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One bill for Local Telephone, Cable TV and High Speed Internet. Long distance billing is included when you choose HMU as your carrier.
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More of your money stays right here in Harlan working for you. This means more expanded telephone, Cable TV and Internet features and upgrades other towns don't have.
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Free calling features. HMU telephone service gives you the choice of choosing from popular calling features such as Call Waiting and Three Way Calling at no additional monthly charge.
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HMU telephone customers can receive 120 minutes of free Long Distance per month.
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Expanded calling area. Heavy users can call surrounding towns with a discounted calling plan.
Rules & Rates
- Click here to see a brochure listing residential telephone rates and fees
- Click here to see a brochure listing business telephone, cable TV and Internet services
- Click for information on Lifeline
- Click to see HMU services catalog and service terms and conditions
- Click to see standard agreement for local exchange service
- Click to see a brochure listing telephone calling features and how to use them
Lifeline Services
Lifeline is a plan that assists qualified low-income Iowans by providing a monthly reduction of $9.25 on their local telephone bill.
Eligibility requirements:
An applicant must participate in one of the following to be eligible for assistance:
- Medicaid (such as Title XIX/Medical, state supplemental assistance)
- Supplemental Nutritional Asistance Program (SNAP)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Federal public housing assistance
- Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- An income below 135% of Federal Poverty Guidelines
- Temporary assistance to Needy Families (TANF)
- National free school lunch program (NSL)