Internet Freedom Cooperative
"Internet shouldn't be a privilege.
It's Freedom."
Built by the community · Owned by the community · For the community
Rockwall County is the fastest-growing county in Texas. Families move out here every week — and get stuck with internet that belongs in 2005. Big telecom has had 20 years to fix it. They chose not to.
IFC exists because we live here. We know this problem personally. And we're building a permanent, community-owned solution.
The rural electric cooperatives of the 1930s brought power to communities that big utilities ignored. Same legal model. Same community ownership. We're bringing broadband to rural Rockwall County — and you own a piece of it.
$300 one-time equity stake. You're not a customer — you're a co-owner. First 5 founding members fund the entire hardware launch. Zero out-of-pocket risk to get started.
IFC pulls internet from Starlink's next-gen V2 low-earth orbit satellites — 20x faster than the old HughesNet you've been tolerating. Reliable, weather-resistant, and already in orbit above Royse City right now.
A commercial-grade LiteAP AC base station broadcasts a 120-degree beam covering up to 5 miles. The same Ubiquiti hardware WISPs use across rural America to serve thousands of homes.
A small, weatherproof dish mounts on your rooftop and receives the signal — delivering 450+ Mbps directly into your home network. Professional installation by our Field Operations team.
Members pay $45/month. That's it. No contracts. No price hikes. No surprise fees. Annual patronage dividends when the cooperative generates surplus. The more IFC grows, the more you earn back.
$5.3 billion in state and federal grants are available specifically for rural broadband cooperatives. IFC is structured from day one to capture this funding and bring high-speed internet to every corner of Rockwall County.
Founding member spots are limited. First come, first served.
You're not paying $300 for internet setup. You're buying an equity stake in the utility that serves your neighborhood — and saving money every single month while you do it.
| AT&T / Cable | IFC Member | |
|---|---|---|
| One-Time Cost | $0 | $300 |
| Monthly Rate | ~$85/mo | $45/mo |
| Year 1 Total | $1,020 | $840 |
| 3-Year Total | $3,060 | $1,680 |
| What You Own | Nothing | Equity Stake |
The $300 buys itself back in 4 months of savings. Every month after that you're pocketing $40 that used to go to AT&T. Plus annual patronage dividends. Plus equity that grows with every new member.
Hardware is already ordered and arriving this week. The cooperative is filing with the State of Texas. IFC is not a concept — it's already in motion.
Federal and state governments wrote cooperative structure directly into broadband grant eligibility requirements. IFC doesn't just qualify — cooperatives are explicitly listed as eligible applicants in every major program below. That's not marketing. That's official government language. Click any link below to verify directly from the source.
Texas defines broadband as internet service delivering 25 Mbps or faster via fixed wireless or satellite technology. IFC delivers 450+ Mbps via Ubiquiti airMAX fixed wireless with Starlink upstream — that's 18x the minimum threshold. IFC is a fully qualified broadband provider under Texas law.
Texas Rural Funders maps active regional broadband collaboratives across the state and connects rural providers to grant pipelines, workforce training, and funding partnerships. IFC is pursuing a relationship with Texas Rural Funders as part of our grant strategy.
This isn't a Silicon Valley startup. This is Royse City. We know these roads, these neighborhoods, and these families. That's our unfair advantage.
Founding Member
Spots Are Limited
We know trust is earned. Here is the complete picture — where we are today, what we have already done, and what happens next. No spin.
Whether you want to become a founding member, join the team, or invest in the seed round — fill out this form and we'll reach out within 24 hours.
We'll reach out within 24 hours. No commitment required.
We'll reach out within 24 hours. Welcome to the IFC community.
IFC Phase 1 serves rural and semi-rural addresses in Royse City, Fate, and surrounding Rockwall County communities that currently lack access to reliable high-speed internet. If you're in the area below — you qualify.
Fill out the interest form and include your address. We will confirm eligibility within 24 hours. If you are outside Phase 1 coverage, we will add you to the Phase 2 waitlist at no cost.
Every role below starts as a contracting position — you get paid per project, per install, per milestone. No risk. No commitment. Just results. As IFC grows and grant funding hits, every contract position has a clear path to a full-time role with salary, benefits, and equity. Here's exactly what each position makes and where it goes.
Every position at IFC starts as a contract role — you get paid for what you deliver, with zero obligation and zero risk. We are not asking anyone to quit their job. We are asking talented people to build something on the side that becomes something real.
When BEAD grant funding hits — and it will, because Texas approved $3.3 billion and cooperatives are at the front of the line — IFC converts every key contract role to a full-time salaried position. The people who built it from day one get first right to those jobs.
You are not joining a startup. You are founding a utility company. There is a difference.
| Role | Phase 1 Contract | Phase 2 Contract | Full-Time Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| President | Equity | $500/mo stipend | $85,000/yr |
| Community Director | Equity + 5% grants | $500/grant filed | $60,000/yr |
| Chief Data Officer | Equity + $300-500/model | $500/pitch deck | $75,000/yr |
| Field Operations Engineer | $150/install | $500-1,500/tower | $55,000/yr |
| Operations Director | $25/hr + $50/member | $1,000/mo retainer | $45,000/yr |
Full-time salaries are funded by BEAD/ReConnect grant awards. All founding team members also receive cooperative equity stake and annual patronage dividends independent of salary.
IFC isn't just looking for installers — we're looking for a Field Operations partner who builds equity while building the network. If you work in commercial hardware installation and want more than just a paycheck, read this.
Every LiteBeam dish you mount on a member's rooftop pays $150. Professional installation — survey, mount, cable run, test. Typical install: 2-3 hours.
When BEAD grant funding hits, IFC builds towers. Each tower project is a paid contract for the Field Operations team. First right of refusal on every IFC tower build in Rockwall County.
Join the founding team as Field Operations Engineer. Founding member equity stake. Per-install pay. First right on all tower contracts. You're not an employee — you're a co-owner.
20 founding member installs × $150 = $3,000 in your pocket. That's just Phase 1 — before a single grant dollar hits. When BEAD funding comes through and IFC is building towers across Rockwall County, the Field Operations Engineer is the most important person in the organization.
"You already install this equipment for somebody else's company. Come help us build ours."
Talk To Us About Field OperationsWe know you have questions. Here are the real answers — no spin, no marketing language.