# Clearfield and Horizon Set the Standard in Adapting to Changing Technologies in the Telecommunication Sector

By Industrial Iot · Published 2024-01-24 · Updated 2026-03-26 · Architecture & Design on MarketScale
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> Legacy telecom providers prove agility and innovation aren't mutually exclusive in a rapidly shifting industry

## Key points

- Legacy telecom providers prove agility and innovation aren't mutually exclusive in a rapidly shifting industry

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In the rapidly evolving world of telecommunications, companies like [Horizon](https://www.horizonconnects.com/) and [Clearfield](https://www.seeclearfield.com/) are at the forefront of adapting to changing technologies and customer needs. Since 1895, **Horizon** has been a constant presence in Chilacothi, evolving from a home telephone service to providing internet and cable television.

So how do telecommunication giants like **Horizon**, carrying the weight of their past, gracefully leap into the future while ensuring seamless service for their existing family of customers?

[Misty Tuttle](https://www.linkedin.com/in/misty-tuttle-ohio/), General Manager of Business Operations, at **Horizon** and [Breese Roller](https://www.linkedin.com/in/breese-roller-44a92017/), Regional Sales Manager at **Clearfield** along with [Kevin Kress](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-kress-65409b110/), Applications Engineer at **Clearfield**, and [Lee Rutherford](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-rutherford-9988b949/), Manager of FTTP Design and Architecture at **Horizon** provide their insights into this balancing act.

“One thing has remained the same for over a hundred and twenty-five years, our commitment stands strong to our customers and to the communities that we serve,” Tuttle said.

> One thing has remained the same for over a hundred and twenty-five years, our commitment stands strong to our customers and to the communities that we serve.
> *— Misty Tuttle, General Manager of Business Operations at Horizon*

“We have been a customer of Clearfield for many years. We consistently come back to Clearfield for a very specific reason. We have a close relationship with them. They’re responsive to our needs. They answer our calls, and they provide solutions that we need quickly to give our customers the best experience we can. I think that any potential customer looking for a true partner in deploying next-level technology in towns all across this country. I think Clearfield is a clear choice.” she said.

> I think that any potential customer looking for a true partner in deploying next-level technology in towns all across this country. I think Clearfield is a clear choice.
> *— Misty Tuttle, General Manager of Business Operations at Horizon*

Tags: Breese Roller, Clearfield, Horizon, Kevin Kress, Lee Rutherford, Misty Tottle, telecommunications

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