Tri-County Communications Cooperative Inc. is a result of merger between three telecommunications companies, Western Wisconsin Communications Cooperative, Tri-County Telephone Cooperative and Tri-West Communications in 2006. Other than cable, phone and Internet services, the firm is a local shop for technology products, hardware and accessories. Based in Strum, Wis., it provides Dell desktops and laptops, VIZIO High-definition televisions (HDTV), phones from V-Tech and AT&T plus an array of hardware and accessories for TV, computer, cell phone, iPod, cordless phone or digital camera. The company also offers services related to online backup, data services, web services, network security, fiber optic cables and other services. Tri-County Communications Cooperative Inc. offers a mentoring program to local high-school students whose parents/guardians are members of Tri-County Communications Cooperative.