Access Communications Cooperative

Name

Access Communications Cooperative

Legal name

Access Communications Co-operative Limited

Website

https://myaccess.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Broadband Telecommunications

NAICS

Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (51711), Radio Broadcasting Stations (51611), Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813), Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHDAIACAG

Rural Broadband & Cooperative Fiber Operators

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Telecommunications & Network Services/Cable & Fiber Network Operators (HFC/FTTx)

SECONDARYHDAIAAAE

Private LTE/5G Mobile Network Operators (Campus/Industrial)

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Telecommunications & Network Services/Wireless/Mobile Network Operators (MNOs)

Keywords

• Broadband internet services
• IPTV television delivery
• Rural wireless internet
• Residential security monitoring
• Business SIP telephony

Headquarters

HQ city

Regina

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Internet Services: Monthly subscription fees for internet packages including urban broadband and rural wireless internet services. Includes AccessRural Internet and AccessSmart Wi-Fi services.
2. TV Services: Revenue from television subscriptions including NexTV, NexTV Stream, premium channels, pay-per-view events, video on demand, and streaming services.
3. Telephone Services: Monthly fees for digital phone and business SIP services including domestic and long-distance calling.
4. Security Monitoring: Fees for residential and commercial security monitoring services, self-monitored video services, and equipment rental/purchase.
5. Business Solutions: Dedicated internet, private networks, managed Wi-Fi, cloud voice services, and bulk internet/TV services for commercial properties and developments.
6. Community Programming: Broadcast advertising sales on AccessNow TV, including local programming and sports content.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Access Communications Co-operative Limited is a Saskatchewan-based, not-for-profit community-owned cooperative that delivers broadband internet, IPTV television, digital phone, mobile wireless, and home and business security monitoring services to over 200 communities across roughly 200,000 square kilometres. The cooperative operates its own fibre and wireless network, retails services through company-owned stores and authorized dealers, and reinvests earnings locally to extend rural connectivity.

Product overview

Access Communications is a Saskatchewan-based not-for-profit cooperative providing telecommunications and media services across over 200 communities in approximately 200,000 square kilometres of rural Saskatchewan. The company operates a multi-product portfolio organized around four core service pillars: Internet (broadband, rural wireless, and Smart Wi-Fi+), Television (NexTV Stream streaming service, AccessNexTV IPTV, video-on-demand, and pay-per-view), Phone (residential and business digital/SIP voice services), and Security (monitored home security and self-monitored video). Additional offerings include mobile wireless, community media (AccessNow TV, AccessNow Radio 91.3 FM, TV Bingo), and community support programs (Children's Fund). The cooperative serves both residential and business customers through retail locations and authorized dealers throughout Saskatchewan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AccessNow: Community television and radio programming brand offering local content, sports broadcasting, and streaming services
• AccessNow TV
• AccessInternet
• AccessRural Internet
• AccessNexTV
• AccessSmart Wi-Fi+
• AccessSecurity
• AccessPhone
• Access Communications Aquatic Centre (ACAC)

Products and services

• Residential Internet Packages Series of monthly broadband internet plans for residential customers delivered over Access Communications' own fibre and cable network, with speed tiers tailored to single homes and families.
• Rural Internet Packages Fixed wireless broadband packages for rural and remote households, delivered through Access Communications' tower network of 70+ sites acquired through the KRAKR transaction.
• AccessNexTV (IPTV) Managed IPTV television service providing linear channels, on-demand content, cloud DVR, and theme packs delivered over Access Communications' managed network to residential subscribers.
• NexTV Stream App-based streaming television offering that allows subscribers to watch live and on-demand content on connected devices such as smartphones, tablets, and smart TVs as a complement or alternative to the set-top IPTV service.
• Residential Digital Phone Home digital phone service with domestic calling features delivered over Access Communications' IP network for residential subscribers.
• Home Security Packages Professionally monitored home alarm packages for residential customers, built on the Alarm.com platform and offering intrusion, fire, and environmental sensors with 24/7 monitoring.
• Rural Security Packages Alarm and monitoring packages tailored for rural homes and acreages, including cellular-based monitoring where wired connections are unavailable.
• AccessSecure DIY smart-home security offering powered by Alarm.com with self-installation, app-based control, and optional professional monitoring for residential customers.
• Mobile Wireless Service Postpaid and prepaid mobile voice and data plans retailed alongside fixed-line services, with Bring-It-Back device financing and roaming add-ons.
• Business Broadband Internet Symmetric and asymmetric broadband tiers designed for small and mid-sized businesses, with static IP options and business-grade SLAs.
• Dedicated Internet & Private Networks Dedicated symmetric internet access, point-to-point Ethernet, MPLS-style private networking, and dark fibre services for enterprise and public-sector customers with guaranteed bandwidth.
• Business SIP Trunking SIP trunking service that connects customer PBX systems to the public switched telephone network over Access Communications' IP backbone for business customers.
• Cloud Voice Service Hosted PBX / cloud-based business telephone system with auto-attendant, hunt groups, and unified communications features for SMBs and mid-market customers.
• Connected Campgrounds Managed Wi-Fi and internet service tailored for campgrounds and RV parks, including property-wide coverage, splash portals, and guest authentication.
• AccessNow TV (Community Television) Community-channel television service operated as part of Access Communications' cable undertaking, providing local programming, community announcements, and access broadcasting for Saskatchewan communities.
• AccessNow 91.3 (Community Radio) Community radio station operating at 91.3 FM in Regina as part of the cooperative's community media portfolio, featuring local programming and listener-supported content.

Quantifiable outcome

• Federal funding secured to connect 1,922 households to high-speed internet by March 2027
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sask 1st CallcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2026Partnership with Sask 1st Call to improve safety for anyone planning to dig or excavate. Access Communications uses the Sask 1st Call service for line locates to prevent damage to underground cable infrastructure including fibre-optic networks.
• KRAKR EnterprisescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2022Acquired rural wireless internet provider KRAKR Enterprises in 2022, adding 70 new towers and expanding rural wireless network coverage to over 200,000 square kilometers. The acquisition supports community investments and improves internet services in underserved rural areas of Saskatchewan.
• Flex NetworksminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional internet service provider receiving federal Universal Broadband Fund funding alongside Access Communications for rural Saskatchewan connectivity projects.
• Prairie Crocus Rural InternetminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional internet service provider receiving federal Universal Broadband Fund funding alongside Access Communications for rural Saskatchewan connectivity projects.
• Kawacatoose First NationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndigenous community partner receiving federal Universal Broadband Fund funding for connectivity expansion under the government's Indigenous households initiative.
• Alarm.comcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic technology partnership for SmartHome Monitoring Services and Self-Monitored Video Service. Access Communications uses Alarm.com's platform and app for security monitoring services delivered to residential and commercial customers.
• Plume HomePasscoreTechnology or IntegrationPowered by Plume HomePass for AccessSmart Wi-Fi+ service providing home network management, content filtering, parental controls, and network security features.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Cogeco Connexions: Canadian cable/broadband incumbent serving Ontario and Quebec with internet, TV, and phone services - comparable cable and fiber operator serving regional markets with similar product portfolio.
• Bell MTS (Bell Canada): National incumbent carrier operating in Manitoba and competing into Saskatchewan with bundled internet, TV (including IPTV), phone, and wireless - competes with Access in urban centers using deeper capital base.
• SaskTel: Saskatchewan Crown corporation that is the dominant incumbent telecom operator across the province, providing internet, TV, phone, and mobile services - directly competitive with Access Communications in the same geographic market with overlapping product set.

Direct peers

• Hay Communications: Ontario-based independent telephone company providing internet, TV, and phone services to rural communities through owned infrastructure - closely matches Access's rural cooperative/independent telecom model.
• Wightman Telecom: Ontario-based independent local telephone company offering internet, TV, phone, and security services to small communities - matches Access's community-focused telecom cooperative model and product set.
• Execulink Telecom: Ontario-based independent telecom providing fiber, wireless, phone, and TV services to residential and business customers in rural and small-town markets - directly comparable regional ISP/telco peer.
• Tbaytel: Community-owned municipal telecom serving Thunder Bay and northern Ontario with internet, TV, phone, and mobile wireless - structurally similar to Access as a member/community-owned carrier operating outside major urban centers.
• Eastlink: Privately held Canadian cable/broadband operator providing internet, TV, phone, and wireless services across Atlantic Canada and parts of Ontario - directly comparable in product mix (cable operator with bundle focus, regional footprint, owned infrastructure).
• Vianet (Vianet Inc.): Northern Ontario regional internet service provider operating fiber and fixed wireless networks in rural and underserved communities - similar rural broadband focus and infrastructure buildout profile.

Emerging players

• TekSavvy Solutions: Canadian independent internet service provider offering broadband and related services across multiple provinces - comparable as a non-incumbent Canadian ISP competing on price and service, though Access has deeper owned infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@accessnowtv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/access-communications-cooperative-limited

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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

M&A1 record

Investments

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

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