Forsyth, Montana — March 18, 2026 — Range proudly announces it has achieved Operation IFAST Certification, a designation awarded to companies that demonstrate a deep commitment to combating domestic sex trafficking through employee training, community collaboration, and financial investment.
Operation IFAST, Internet Service Providers Fight Against Sex Trafficking, is a national initiative led by Guardian Group, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing and disrupting the sex trafficking of women and children across the United States. Through IFAST Certification, companies commit to three core pillars: training employees to recognize and report trafficking indicators, connecting local law enforcement with Guardian Group’s advanced analytical resources, and investing annually to fund Guardian Group’s mission. By completing the rigorous certification process, Range joins a growing network of companies nationwide that are taking proactive steps to protect vulnerable populations and strengthen their communities.
“This certification reflects our commitment to protecting vulnerable individuals and supporting the communities we serve.” — Rob Johnstone, Chief Executive Officer
Jeff Keith, CEO and Founder of Guardian Group, praised Range for its leadership and impact: “IFAST Certification represents more than awareness; it reflects action, accountability, and leadership. Companies like Range are proving that the private sector can play a powerful role in disrupting trafficking and protecting the most vulnerable. Their commitment directly fuels real-world impact, and we are honored to partner with them.”
Through its IFAST commitment, Range has trained its workforce, established local law enforcement connections with Guardian Group’s free analytical resources for trafficking cases, and invested $1,591 annually to support Guardian Group’s national efforts. To learn more about Operation IFAST and IFAST Certification, visit www.guardiangroup.org/operation-ifast.
About Range
Range serves more than 13,000 broadband subscribers in over 30 communities, operates over 4,700 miles of fiber-optic network, and employs more than 160 communications professionals specializing in engineering, construction, project management, operations, and network maintenance. Backed by more than 150 years of combined leadership experience, Range is committed to meeting the growing demand for next-generation communication services and plans to invest at least $150 million in fiber infrastructure over the next decade.
Range Media Contact
Jason Wille
Chief Marketing Officer
307.673.0910
About Guardian Group
Guardian Group is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to preventing and disrupting the sex trafficking of women and children in the United States. Guardian Group’s Project 1591 program utilizes Open-Source Intelligence to identify potential victims of trafficking to law enforcement partners for action. Their Operation IFAST program equips frontline industries with the tools to recognize and report trafficking in an observation-only manner, strengthening public-private collaboration to protect vulnerable individuals and bring them to safety. Learn more at www.guardiangroup.org.
Guardian Group Media Contact
Andrea Lowe
