This report describes the distance education program made available to rural Utah residents by Utah State University via the COM-NET telecommunications system. Both the four distinct delivery networks used and the infrastructure support system are detailed, and information is provided on: student performance and satisfaction with the long distance learning program, which includes courses for eight undergraduate and graduate degrees; instructor preference for various modes of distance education; the courses taught; and the growth of the program, which currently has 1,200 enrollments quarterly. Several research and evaluation projects are described, including two which stress the importance of faculty to the success of the program. A list of 14 references is provided, and two attachments--a map showing the 22 COM-NET outreach sties, and a diagram of the system's infrastructure--are included. (EW)