MTCO Communications

What MTCO Communications does

MTCO Communications is a privately held regional telecommunications provider founded in 1945 in Central Illinois, originally established as a telephone service cooperative. The company delivers a bundled suite of internet, TV, and voice services to residential and small business customers across four Illinois communities — Washington, Metamora, Germantown Hills, and Marseilles — under the 'MTCO powered by Conxxus' brand following its January 2, 2026 acquisition by MCC Network Services, LLC (d/b/a Metro and Conxxus). Core infrastructure comprises a 100% fiber-optic network with VDSL/ADSL2+ copper fallback, Calix optical network terminals, Gigaspire routers, and mesh Wi-Fi, supported by a redundant backhaul path to Chicago completed in May 2023.

MTCO's product portfolio includes digiMAX fiber internet at speeds up to 1 Gbps symmetric (priced $39.95–$94.95/month), digiMAX TV IPTV service with 200+ channels and cloud DVR/Restart TV features, and traditional landline voice with E911 Safety Voice options starting at $5.50/month. Supplementary offerings include the digiMAX Stream TV app (Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, MyTVs mobile), CommandIQ and CommandWorx network management apps for residential and small business users, Premium Managed Wi-Fi, tiered data plans, and a battery backup unit providing up to 8–24 hours of voice service continuity during outages. The company employs 51–100 people and is headquartered in Metamora, IL with a satellite office in Marseilles.

Revenue is generated through monthly recurring subscriptions across internet, TV, and voice tiers, supplemented by equipment leases, installation fees ($125 or waived on 1-year contracts), a $4.97/month business Network Technology Fee, and data overage/upgrade charges. Distribution is sales-led via direct local offices, a toll-free 800 number, online self-service portals (eBill, webmail, quick pay), a refer-a-friend program, and community event marketing. The customer base is anchored in long-tenured voice subscribers and small business clients with no disclosed enterprise concentration.

Name

MTCO Communications

Legal name

MTCO Communications, Inc.

Website

https://mtco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

MTCO Communications is a Central Illinois regional telecommunications provider offering fiber-optic internet, IPTV, and voice services to residential and small business customers across Washington, Metamora, Germantown Hills, and Marseilles, Illinois, operating as MTCO powered by Conxxus following its January 2026 acquisition by MCC Network Services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecommunications Services

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

SIC

Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813), Cable & Other Pay Television Services (4841)

akta.pro primary industry

Municipal & Community Broadband Networks (HDAIACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

DSL/Copper-Based ISPs (xDSL Retail Providers) (HDAIADAG)

Keywords

• Fiber-optic broadband
• Residential internet service
• IPTV television service
• Landline telephone service
• Small business telecom

Headquarters

HQ city

Metamora

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Internet Service: Monthly subscription fees for residential and business fiber-optic and DSL internet services at various speed tiers. Revenue is recurring monthly based on selected plan tier.
2. TV Service: Monthly subscription fees for IPTV service with local channels (ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX) and over 200 channels. Add-on to internet packages starting at $10/month.
3. Voice/Telephone Service: Monthly subscription for telephone service including Safety Voice with E911, custom calling features, and long-distance plans. Service since 1945.
4. Equipment Lease and Sales: Sale and lease of customer premise equipment including routers, ONTs, set-top boxes, and battery backup units for power outages.
5. Data Plan Upgrades: Additional fees for data plan upgrades beyond base 1.5TB allowance, including 2TB, Unlimited, and MAXPAK options. Overage fees at $10 per 50GB for base plan.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MTCO Communications is a regional Central Illinois telecommunications provider that delivers fiber-optic and copper-based high-speed Internet (up to 1 Gbps symmetric), IPTV television with 200+ channels, and landline/VoIP telephone services to residential and small business customers in Washington, Metamora, Germantown Hills, and Marseilles, Illinois. The company bundles these core connectivity services with managed Wi-Fi, cloud DVR, network management mobile apps, and email/webmail, and operates local sales offices with 24/7 technical support.

Product overview

MTCO Communications (now powered by Conxxus) is a regional telecommunications provider offering a bundled suite of services: digiMAX Internet (fiber-optic and copper-based broadband up to 1 Gbps), digiMAX TV (IPTV with 200+ channels via set-top box or digiMAX Stream TV app), and Voice telephone services. The core products are supplemented by mobile applications (CommandIQ for home network management, CommandWorx for business network management, MyTVs for remote TV viewing), cloud DVR recording, Premium Managed Wi-Fi, and online billing portals. Services are available in Central Illinois communities including Washington, Metamora, Marseilles, and Germantown Hills. The company was acquired by MCC Network Services (Conxxus) effective January 2, 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• digiMAX: MTCO's fiber-optic internet, TV, and streaming service brand offering gigabit internet speeds and digital TV packages.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fiber access increases home value by 4.9% (FBA/VRA Consumer Survey 2023)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MCC Network Services, LLC (Conxxus)coreOthers · 2 January 2026MCC Network Services, LLC (doing business as Metro and Conxxus) acquired MTCO Communications, effective January 2, 2026. MTCO now operates as MTCO powered by Conxxus. This acquisition combines two telecommunications providers to expand fiber-optic services in Central Illinois.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TDS Telecom: TDS Telecom is a regional wireline telecom and fiber ISP serving rural and suburban markets across 30+ US states with broadband, TV, and voice. It is comparable to MTCO in operating fiber and DSL networks in small communities with bundled services.
• ALLO Communications: ALLO Communications is a regional fiber ISP serving communities in Nebraska, Colorado, Arizona, and other states with gigabit fiber internet, TV, and phone. It is comparable to MTCO in providing community-rooted fiber services to small cities and towns.
• Hotwire Communications: Hotwire Communications is a regional fiber ISP providing gigabit internet, TV, and voice to residential communities, HOAs, and businesses across the Southeast US. It is comparable to MTCO in offering fiber-only services with bundled TV and voice.
• Consolidated Communications: Consolidated Communications is a fiber and wireline telecom serving rural and mid-sized markets across 20+ states with broadband, TV, and voice. It is comparable to MTCO in operating fiber networks in small US communities with similar bundled service offerings.
• Conxxus (MCC Network Services): Conxxus, the parent company that acquired MTCO, is a regional fiber ISP serving Illinois and surrounding states with residential and business fiber internet, TV, and voice services. It is the most directly comparable operator given its geographic overlap, fiber-first strategy, and similar SMB/residential customer base.
• Point Broadband: Point Broadband is a rural-focused fiber and fixed-wireless ISP serving small towns and rural areas across the Southeast and Midwest. It is comparable to MTCO in targeting underserved markets with fiber overbuilds and offering triple-play bundles to residential and SMB customers.
• Zito Media: Zito Media is a rural cable and fiber broadband provider serving small communities across the Midwest and Northeast with internet, TV, and phone services. It is comparable to MTCO in delivering triple-play services to underserved rural markets with a regional operating footprint.
• MetroNet: MetroNet is one of the largest US fiber-to-the-home operators, providing gigabit internet, TV, and voice in rural and mid-sized markets across the Midwest and South. It is comparable to MTCO as a regional fiber ISP focused on underserved communities with bundled services.
• Ritter Communications: Ritter Communications is a regional fiber and telecom provider serving Arkansas and surrounding states with broadband, TV, voice, and business services. It is comparable to MTCO in operating a regional fiber network in smaller markets with bundled residential and SMB offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Frontier Communications: Frontier Communications is a large US wireline telecom and fiber ISP serving 25 states with broadband, voice, and fiber services. It is comparable to MTCO as a telecom/fiber incumbent operating in similar rural and suburban geographies, but at a much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCl15E-S__8hE7ttELKl_Jqw
• Facebookfacebook.com/digiMAXMTCO
• Instagraminstagram.com/mtcodigimax
• Xx.com/mtcocomm

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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