JACKSON, Neb. (KTIV) - It may sound too good to be true, but customers of Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company will soon have a Christmas bonus in the mail, courtesy of their telephone and internet company.

According to a release from the Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company, $4.7 million in customer checks will be sent out beginning this Wednesday, Dec. 3rd.

The money is going to 5,228 current customers and 1,626 former customers of the co-op, which is one of seven telephone cooperatives in Nebraska.

Co-ops have the ability, with board approval, to pay back earnings to customers when the company’s financial situation allows.

The average check total is about $650. Customers whose payout is below $50 will receive a bill credit.

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