Telecommunications

WCNet – The Waller Community Network

High-speed Internet access in Waller is available through the Waller Community Network (WCNet). WCNet was the result of a cooperative effort of community leaders from many different organizations to win a Community Network grant from the Texas Telecommunications Infrastructure Board in 2002.

The $525,000 grant is administered by Waller ISD as a WCNet partner. The three main goals of the project are to provide:

WCNet contracted with VectorLink to provide these services, and current pricing may be obtained by calling VectorLink at 936-931-5151. Businesses can subscribe to Internet speeds up to T-1 levels.

WCNET promotes 21st century economic development by ensuring that every citizen and business has the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge needed to participate fully in the information economy. In the Community Technology Centers (CTC), local residents will be able to complete accredited university courses and degrees online, and will be able to complete advanced computer certifications without leaving the community.

Our collaborative leadership team for the grant application process included representatives from the following organizations: Waller Independent School District, Prairie View A & M University, Waller County, the City of Waller, The City of Prairie View, the Waller Economic Development Corporation, the Waller Chamber of Commerce, Fort Bend Family Health Center (HAWC Clinic), Melanie Smith Memorial Library, San Bernard Electric Cooperative, Prairie View Interactive & Career Learning Center, Prairie View Alumni Center, Waller Baptist Church, St. John's Lutheran Church, Johnson-Phillip All Faiths Chapel, St. Francis Episcopal

www.gowcnet.org

SBC

High-speed access via ISDN and T-1 lines are also available from SBC.
DSL service is not available in the Waller area.
www.sbc.com
Call 1-800-499-7928 for business service information.