North State Telephone Company reported consolidated earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2018. For the quarter, the company reported consolidated net operating revenue of $33.8 million, up 13.8% compared to NOR of $29.7 million a year ago. Total strategic revenue was $25.3 million, up 18.8% compared to total strategic revenue of $21.3 million a year ago.  Strategic revenue comprised 75% of NOR compared to 72% of NOR a year ago. Net income of $1.7 million, up 75.5% compared to net income of $1.0 million a year ago. Earnings per share was $0.77 compared to $0.44 a year ago. For the nine months, the company reported consolidated NOR of $93.5 million, up 7.3% compared to NOR of $87.1 million a year ago. Total strategic revenue was $68.6 million, up 10.8% compared to total strategic revenue of $61.9 million a year ago. Strategic revenue comprised 73% of NOR compared to 71% of NOR a year ago. Net income was $4.3 million, up 26.8% compared to net income of $3.4 million a year ago. Earnings per share was $1.89 compared to $1.49 a year ago.