AcenTek

AcenTek A technology company providing Voice, Video and Internet to residential and business customers. www.AcenTek.net

AcenTek provides Voice, Video and Internet services in 20 communities in southeastern Minnesota and northeastern Iowa and 14 communities in Michigan. The company was formed after World War II at a time when telephone service in rural, southeastern Minnesota was inadequate. Most of the telephone lines in operation were owned and operated by groups of farmers, and it was not unusual to find party li

nes with as many as 30 customers on a line. So a group of farmers representing many telephone companies met in 1949 to discuss improving rural telephone service using REA loans. Their meeting led to the formation of the Fillmore County Telephone Cooperative in 1950, as a cooperative corporation for the purpose of bringing telephone service to rural southeastern Minnesota. Acquisitions started in July 1951 when the company purchased the Ostrander Telephone Company, with that company’s 104 subscribers. From that time to 1986, the company grew as it acquired many other small telephone companies. AcenTek now has over 13,000 access lines in the Minnesota and Iowa exchanges. Adding the Michigan subsidiaries, the total is over 21,000. Employment has grown to 135 employees–93 in Minnesota and Iowa; 20 in Mesick, Michigan; and 22 in Allendale, Michigan. Along the way, (in 1956) the Fillmore County Telephone Cooperative changed its name to Ace Telephone Association. In 1999, to better reflect the full range of communications services offered, Ace Telephone Association began doing business as Ace Communications Group. Ace Communications Group has evolved into being more than just a telephone/communications company. So in April of 2014 Ace Telephone Association, along with its subsidiaries began doing business as AcenTek, Ascending Technology.

🎉Congratulations to Dean Kerrigan as he heads out of the office to begin his retirement. After 28 years of being part of...
05/29/2026

🎉Congratulations to Dean Kerrigan as he heads out of the office to begin his retirement. After 28 years of being part of our sales team, Dean will begin a new chapter. Known for his easy-going attitude and friendly disposition, Dean filled the role of sales consultant perfectly. The way he empathizes with the customer, sees things from their perspective, and finds a solution that makes sense for them, both functionally and financially, is what makes him incredible at his job. He creates a level of trust with our customers that is uncommon in the industry today. Dean is a key contributor to our high customer retention rate, and we are so grateful to have had him on our team for so many years. Within our walls, Dean has built strong relationships with his coworkers as well. Thank you for years of dedication and the lasting impact you have made here. Best wishes, Dean.

‼️𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍: The drive-through at AcenTek will be closed the week of May 26th, due to repair and sealcoating of the driv...
05/26/2026

‼️𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍: The drive-through at AcenTek will be closed the week of May 26th, due to repair and sealcoating of the drive-through and parking lot. Feel free to stop by our lobby, if needed. Simply park in front of our building and use the sidewalk entrance to access the lobby door. We estimate the closure to last the remainder of the week. Cones and orange tape will be removed once the project is complete. Thank you for your understanding.

Today we remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. In observation of Memorial Day May 25...
05/25/2026

Today we remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. In observation of Memorial Day May 25th, the AcenTek office will be closed.

Congratulations to our scholarship recipients in Minnesota!  Check out this group of deserving young adults who are abou...
05/23/2026

Congratulations to our scholarship recipients in Minnesota! Check out this group of deserving young adults who are about to start their next chapter. AcenTek wishes you all the best in wherever your road leads.
▫️Isaac Lehmann (La Crescent)
▫️Grayden Beckman (Houston)
▫️Alexa Smith (Rushford)
▫️Evelyn Lemke (Houston)
▫️Christo Badenhorst (Rushford)
▫️Hailey Erickson (Peterson)
▫️Lillian West (Lanesboro)
▫️Alexander Henke (Hokah)
▫️Cadence Koehler (Houston)
▫️Ella Hoscheit (Caledonia)

Are you moving? Do you know who provides internet service in your new area? Give us a call and we will tell you what we ...
05/20/2026

Are you moving? Do you know who provides internet service in your new area? Give us a call and we will tell you what we can do for you. And if prior owners had AcenTek service at your new address, we can skip the installation visit and simply turn up your service from the office. Great prices, unmatched customer care and reliable internet to keep up with the pace of your life. Call AcenTek today. 888.404.4940

If protecting them is your greatest concern, we can help. ProtectIQ is like locking up your internet. Keep all your devi...
05/17/2026

If protecting them is your greatest concern, we can help. ProtectIQ is like locking up your internet. Keep all your devices protected. Call us today for more information. 888.404.4940
🔒Prevent visits to harmful websites
🔒Stop hackers
🔒Monitor all traffic to stop suspicious activity
🔒Alerts you to blocked threats and viruses

SPOTLIGHT ON COMMUNITY: Root River TriathlonTomorrow Houston will be filled with kayakers, bikers and runners as they co...
05/15/2026

SPOTLIGHT ON COMMUNITY: Root River Triathlon
Tomorrow Houston will be filled with kayakers, bikers and runners as they compete in the Root River Triathlon, benefiting the Houston Lions Club. Good luck to all competing. AcenTek is proud to support this local event.

Looking for a change? 𝐖𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠! AcenTek is hiring a full-time Business Services Consultant to work out of our Housto...
05/14/2026

Looking for a change? 𝐖𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠!
AcenTek is hiring a full-time Business Services Consultant to work out of our Houston office. Come work for the company recently recognized as one of Southeast Minnesota's 2026 Best Places to Work.
For more information on this opening and to apply, please visit our careers page: https://www.acentek.net/careers/

Since 2000 we have awarding $1,000  scholarships to deserving young adults in our serving area. What an honor to do it a...
05/13/2026

Since 2000 we have awarding $1,000 scholarships to deserving young adults in our serving area. What an honor to do it again, starting with 5 deserving young adults from our Iowa serving areas. Congratulations to these graduating seniors! AcenTek wishes you the very best as you embark on your next chapter.
▫️Lauryn Johnson (Harpers Ferry)
▫️Dylan Stegen (Waukon)
▫️Ella Theis (Ossian)
▫️Adele Conway (Ossian)
▫️Jule Sadler (Ossian)

05/12/2026

🎉We are so proud to announce two of the scholarship winners, awarded by the Minnesota Telecom Alliance, are AcenTek customers! Congratulations!!!

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Address

207 E Cedar Street
Houston, MN
55943

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(888) 404-4940

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