Arvig

What Arvig does

Arvig Enterprises, Inc. is a privately held, vertically integrated regional telecommunications company headquartered in Perham, Minnesota, with 501–1,000 employees and operations confined to the state of Minnesota. Founded circa 1960 (per company history) / 1950 (per firmographics) as a family-owned telecom, Arvig delivers a full portfolio of connectivity services to residential, business, wholesale, and community-institution customers: fiber-based internet (with speeds up to 10 Gbps in newly funded areas), managed WiFi (bundled with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee), television and WiFi TV streaming, voice and Hosted PBX, resold mobile (via Arvig Mobile / Tekstar Communications), home and business security, and shared network/wholesale capacity for other carriers. The company owns its build pipeline through wholly-owned subsidiaries MultiWav (construction) and Precision Locating (utility locating), and runs a call-center affiliate (Arvig Answering Solutions) that has won the CAM-X Award 20 years running.

The business model is overwhelmingly subscription-recurring across six revenue streams: residential internet, television, mobile, business services, wholesale network capacity, and call answering services. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed for most products, with a promotional mobile family plan (4 lines, 1 year, $0) gating on Arvig broadband enrollment. The go-to-market combines direct sales (online portal at connect.arvig.com, retail storefronts, phone sales at 888.221.0550), channel partners (construction, locating, media), and wholesale OEM-style network services. The company has secured repeated state subsidies — Border to Border Broadband ($879,747 in Aug 2023), Line Extension Connection ($842,562 in Nov 2023), and additional grants in May 2024 ($612,244 + $69,000 co-investment; $543,244 from MN DEED) — to extend fiber to 443+ unserved locations across Wright County, lakes-area counties, and rural Minnesota. Detroit-based Allen Arvig serves as CEO and President.

Name

Arvig

Legal name

Arvig Enterprises, Inc.

Website

https://arvig.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Arvig is a privately held, vertically integrated Minnesota-based telecommunications company offering fiber internet, TV, phone, mobile, security, and Hosted PBX to residential, business, and wholesale customers, operating its own construction teams across the state.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecommunications Services

NAICS

Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) (5171), All Other Telecommunications (5178), All Other Telecommunications (517810)

SIC

Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813), Services-Telephone Interconnect Systems (7385), Cable & Other Pay Television Services (4841)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAEAEAI

Unified Communications & Collaboration Network Services (VoIP/QoS)

Business & Public Services/IT & Digital Services (Managed Services, Systems Integration)/Network & Infrastructure Services

SECONDARYBPAAACAJ

AV/Collaboration & Unified Communications Support (VoIP, Video, UCaaS)

Business & Public Services/Administrative & Support Services (BPO, Call Centers, Back Office)/Technical Support & Helpdesk (IT/Device/Product Support)

Keywords

• Fiber internet services
• Telecommunications services
• Managed wifi solutions
• Business communications
• Broadband infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Minnesota City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Residential Internet Services: Monthly subscription fees for high-speed fiber internet, managed WiFi, and bundled services for residential customers across Minnesota.
2. Television Services: Subscription-based TV services including WiFi TV streaming and digital QAM video services for residential customers.
3. Mobile Services: Resold cellular services providing voice, text, and data through third-party carrier networks with monthly subscription charges and data usage fees.
4. Business Services: Internet, Hosted PBX, Business IT, and security services for business customers with recurring subscription and professional services revenue.
5. Wholesale Network Services: Network capacity and infrastructure services provided to other carriers and providers operating in Minnesota.
6. Call Answering Services: Call center and answering services for businesses across industries through Arvig Answering Solutions affiliate.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Arvig is a Minnesota-based telecommunications provider that owns and operates its own fiber infrastructure to deliver high-speed internet, television, phone, mobile, security, and managed WiFi services to residential and business customers throughout Minnesota. The company also provides Hosted PBX business phone systems, business IT services, wholesale network capacity to other carriers, and call answering services through its affiliate Arvig Answering Solutions.

Product overview

Arvig is a Minnesota-based telecommunications provider offering a comprehensive suite of connectivity and communication services. The portfolio includes residential and business internet (fiber-based), television streaming (WiFi TV), phone services, mobile plans, and business IT solutions. For business customers, Arvig provides Hosted PBX phone systems and wholesale network services. The company operates its own fiber infrastructure construction teams and offers managed WiFi as a premium add-on service. Arvig also provides community education through its Digital Life Skills program. The core offering centers on last-mile fiber internet connectivity with bundled services including security monitoring and mobile.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Arvig Mobile: Mobile/resold cellular services provided by Tekstar Communications, Inc.
• Arvig Answering Solutions
• Arvig WiFi TV
• Managed WiFi
• MultiWav
• Precision Locating

Products and services

• Internet Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% Satisfaction Guarantee for first 90 days with no penalty disconnect (requires Managed WiFi service)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MultiWavcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMultiWav is a channel partner of Arvig providing specialized services as part of Arvig's partner ecosystem for business services.
• Precision LocatingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrecision Locating is a construction partner providing precision locating services for Arvig's fiber infrastructure projects.
• Arvig MediaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArvig Media is a media partner providing content and media services within Arvig's partner network.
• Arvig Answering SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCall center affiliate providing answering services to businesses across different industries. Has earned the CAM-X Award for 20 consecutive years.
• CMRS CarrierscoreTechnology or IntegrationLicensed CMRS (Commercial Mobile Radio Service) providers supplying cellular network infrastructure for Arvig Mobile's resold wireless services.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Consolidated Communications: Regional fiber/telecom operator serving residential and business customers across multiple U.S. states with voice, broadband, and TV; directly comparable to Arvig's service mix and rural expansion model.
• TDS Telecom (Telephone and Data Systems): Regional ILEC providing fiber broadband, TV, and voice across rural and small-town America; comparable customer base, product mix, and reliance on state/federal broadband subsidies.
• Frontier Communications: Large fiber overbuilder focused on rural and suburban U.S. markets with broadband, voice, and video; competes in the same rural fiber expansion thesis as Arvig via subsidy-driven build-outs.
• Midco (Midcontinent Communications): Upper Midwest cable/broadband operator serving Minnesota and surrounding states with internet, TV, and business services; directly comparable regional footprint and product mix.
• Mediacom Communications: Regional cable broadband provider with significant Minnesota footprint serving smaller markets and rural areas with internet, video, and phone; comparable residential/small-business ISP model.

Regional players

• Paul Bunyan Communications: Rural Minnesota cooperative delivering gigabit fiber, TV, and phone to northern Minnesota communities; competes head-to-head with Arvig in similar rural grant-funded geographies.

Broad incumbents

• Lumen Technologies: Large incumbent telecom with fiber and enterprise services across the U.S., including Minnesota; overlaps with Arvig's business services and wholesale network offerings at a broader scale.
• AT&T: National incumbent carrier offering fiber, mobile, TV, and business communications; competes with Arvig across residential broadband, mobile resale, and SMB services in Minnesota.
• Comcast Xfinity: National cable broadband giant with significant Minnesota presence offering internet, TV, mobile, and phone bundles; overlaps with nearly all of Arvig's residential product lines.

Emerging players

• Metronet (MetroNet): Fast-growing fiber overbuilder expanding into Tier 2/3 U.S. markets with gigabit residential and SMB services; comparable fiber-led growth strategy and rural/suburban expansion playbook.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors2 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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