Blue Valley Technologies

What Blue Valley Technologies does

Blue Valley Technologies (legal entity Blue Valley Tele-Communications, Inc.) is a member-owned telecommunications cooperative headquartered in Home, Kansas, that delivers fiber-to-the-home broadband, cable internet, fixed wireless, VoIP, and landline phone services to approximately 2,000 residential and small-business customers across 22+ communities in Marshall, Nemaha, Pottawatomie, and Washington Counties in Northeast Kansas. Founded in 1956, the company operates as an ILEC in 12 original exchanges and as a CLEC in adjacent zones, with a service portfolio spanning 25 Mbps to 1 Gbps symmetric fiber tiers, the BVtv cable television service (80+ channels plus premium add-ons and Watch TV Everywhere streaming), Worry-Free WiFi managed router service powered by the Calix platform, and the TechHome on-demand technical support add-on. The company's wholly-owned subsidiary Networks Plus, acquired in 2015, extends the platform into business VoIP, IT support, and managed cybersecurity.

The business model is built on recurring monthly subscriptions sold directly to consumers and businesses through the company website (bluevalley.net), phone sales (877-876-1228), and walk-in office visits, with revenue split across standalone internet tiers ($39.95–$149.95/mo), bundle packages such as Sky's the Limit ($218.22/mo), landline phone ($19–$24.75/mo residential), BVtv ($61.63–$146.25/mo plus premium and equipment fees), Worry-Free WiFi ($12.95/mo), and equipment/installation fees ($39.95–$250). Distribution is exclusively direct (no resellers), supplemented by a Refer-a-Friend program ($20 bill credit per new customer), automatic payment and paperless billing incentives, and a federal Lifeline affordability program for low-income households.

Growth is driven by FTTH buildout, public grant capture (USDA ReConnect, Kansas Department of Commerce, Kansas ADOPT), and extension into adjacent product lines such as public/community Wi-Fi and managed business services. Governance is by an elected board of directors across seven districts, with capital credits allocated to member-customers in the original 12 exchanges. The company is led by CEO Candace Wright, who has held the role since April 2018 after serving as CFO and interim CEO. Key competitive moats are local distribution density, regulatory franchise territory, fiber infrastructure sunk cost, and deep community goodwill built through programs including the 30-year Giving Tree charity, $19,000 in annual scholarships, and the FRS Community Grant co-sponsorship.

Name

Blue Valley Technologies

Legal name

Blue Valley Tele-Communications, Inc.

Website

https://bluevalley.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Blue Valley Technologies is a member-owned rural Kansas telecommunications cooperative delivering fiber-to-the-home broadband, cable TV (BVtv), landline and VoIP phone, and managed business IT services to approximately 2,000 residential and small-business customers across four Northeast Kansas counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rural Telecommunications & Broadband Internet

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) (5171), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (51711)

SIC

Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813), Cable & Other Pay Television Services (4841), Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

Rural Broadband & Cooperative Fiber Operators (HDAIACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Operators (HDAIACAB), Rural & Universal Service Fixed Broadband Providers (HDAIABAJ)

Keywords

• Rural broadband internet
• Fiber-to-the-home services
• Cable television services
• Landline phone service
• Telecommunications cooperative

Headquarters

HQ city

Home

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Internet Broadband Service: Monthly subscription fees for fixed broadband internet across multiple speed tiers (25Mbps to 1Gbps) via fiber and fixed wireless technologies. Revenue is recurring monthly, with optional router lease fees.
2. BVtv Cable Television: Monthly subscription for TV programming across multiple tiers (Skinny, Basic, Expanded) plus premium movie channels (HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, Starz). Equipment fees for DVR and HD set-top boxes apply. Retransmission fees included in pricing.
3. Landline Phone Service: Monthly subscription for residential and business landline phone service, with add-on features (Caller ID) and long-distance plans (per-minute, block, or unlimited). Revenue is recurring monthly.
4. Business VoIP Phone Systems: Business VoIP services offered through BVT's subsidiary Networks Plus, providing cloud-based phone systems with various PBX features for business customers.
5. Bundled Service Packages: Bundled packages combining internet, TV, and phone services at discounted rates (e.g., Sky's the Limit at $218.22/mo). Encourages multi-product adoption and reduces churn.
6. Equipment Rental and Installation: One-time and recurring fees including router lease ($12.95/mo optional), modem lease ($3.00/mo for CLEC plans), installation fees ($39.95-$250), and deposit fees ($0-$200).
7. Lifeline Discount Program: BVT participates in the federal Lifeline program, providing monthly discounts on broadband and phone service for eligible low-income households.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Blue Valley Technologies is a member-owned cooperative telecommunications provider delivering fiber-to-the-home broadband internet, cable television (BVtv), landline and VoIP phone service, managed WiFi, and IT/cybersecurity services to residential and business customers in rural northeast Kansas. It owns and operates its own fiber and wireless network across 22+ communities in Marshall, Nemaha, Pottawatomie, and Washington counties, with symmetrical gigabit speeds, no data caps, and 24/7 local technical support.

Product overview

Blue Valley Technologies is a full-service telecommunications company serving rural northeast Kansas communities. The company offers a unified product portfolio centered on fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), cable, and wireless broadband internet as the core connectivity platform. From this foundation, the company bundles complementary services: BVtv cable television (with over 80 channels, premium add-ons, and streaming via Watch TV Everywhere), Landline Phone (traditional wireline and VoIP options), and Worry-Free WiFi (managed router with app-based controls). Business services include VoIP Phone Systems and IT Support & Managed Cyber Security through the Networks Plus subsidiary. The company also offers TechHome on-demand technical support as an add-on service. Service bundles provide discounted pricing when combining internet, TV, and phone services. All services are delivered across 24 communities in Marshall, Nemaha, Pottawatomie, and Washington Counties, with a focus on fiber optic infrastructure deployment and community connectivity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Networks Plus: Business IT support and managed cybersecurity services subsidiary
• BVtv
• TechHome

Products and services

• Broadband Internet Service High-speed fixed broadband internet for residential customers delivered via fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) and wireless technologies. Offers multiple tiers from 25 Mbps to 1 Gbps symmetrical speeds with unlimited data, no data caps, and no hidden fees for rural northeast Kansas households.
• Business Broadband Dedicated high-speed internet service designed for business customers with reliable connectivity, fiber-connected speeds, and dedicated support to support business operations including POS systems, cloud applications, and remote meetings for SMBs in rural Kansas.
• Worry-Free WiFi Managed dual-band WiFi router and app-based network management for residential customers, including 24/7 technical support, free device replacement, guest network setup, parental controls, device prioritization, speed tests, and password changes at $12.95/month with $29.95 installation.
• BVtv TV Services Cable television service offering over 80 channels on the basic package, plus premium add-ons (HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, Starz!/Encore), DVR functionality, HD set-top boxes, and Watch TV Everywhere streaming access for residential subscribers in BVT's service area.
• Landline Phone Traditional wireline telephone service for residential and business customers with calling features including Caller ID, Call Waiting, Voicemail, plus optional long-distance plans (per-minute, 100-minute block, or Unlimited Long Distance at $27.95/month). ONT-based service maintains operation during power outages via indoor backup battery.
• VoIP Phone Systems (Networks Plus) Cloud-based business Voice over IP phone system sold through the Networks Plus subsidiary, with online cloud management, auto attendant, voicemail-to-email, find-me/follow-me, personalized on-hold messaging, and call recording capabilities for business customers.
• IT Support & Managed Cyber Security (Networks Plus) Managed IT support and cybersecurity services for business customers provided through BVT's Networks Plus subsidiary, including network security management, data backup solutions, and ongoing technical support.
• TechHome On-Demand Technical Support Subscription-based technical support add-on for residential customers offering unlimited multi-device support, 250GB file backup, password manager, mobile anti-theft protection, internet security, and ransomware/bloatware removal.
• Service Bundles Discounted packages combining internet, TV, and phone services (e.g., Sky's the Limit $218.22/mo includes 250M fiber internet, BVtv basic, and landline phone) to encourage multi-product subscription and reduce churn among residential customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Axtell Community Grocery employs 14 full- and part-time workers plus 12 regular volunteers as a result of BVT-supported economic development
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 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

Integration2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Axtell Community Grocery / USDA REDLG ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022BVT assisted the Axtell Community Grocery community-owned grocery store project by facilitating access to $300,000 in zero-interest loan funding through the USDA Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant (REDLG) program. BVT also provides broadband connectivity essential for the store's POS, inventory, accounting, and online ordering operations. This partnership demonstrates BVT's role in rural economic development beyond telecommunications.
• NCTC (National Cable Television Cooperative)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBVT is a member of NCTC, which serves over 850 independent television operators. NCTC provides BVT with stronger negotiation power with content providers by banding members together during programming fee negotiations.
• Foundation for Rural Service (FRS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFRS is a nonprofit organization working in cooperation with NTCA to sustain and enhance quality of life in rural America. BVT participates in FRS scholarship programs and the FRS Community Grant Program, contributing 10% of total grant awards. BVT also co-sponsored FRS grant awards for local projects (e.g., Blue Rapids playground committee).
• NTCA – The Rural Broadband AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBVT is a member of NTCA. The company and its CEO have participated in NTCA conferences, been recognized with awards (National Cyber Champion Award), and engaged in industry advocacy including a meeting with the FCC on IP Transition.
• Prime Media ProductionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBVT offers local advertising opportunities through Prime Media Productions for businesses wanting to advertise on television networks available in the Topeka DMA market.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pioneer Telephone Cooperative: Pioneer Telephone is a Kansas-Oklahoma rural cooperative offering fiber internet, business services, and managed IT to small communities across both states - comparable as a multi-county rural fiber cooperative with diversified business services.
• Wheat State Telecommunications: Wheat State is a Kansas NTCA cooperative providing fiber broadband, video, and voice services to rural Kansas communities - directly comparable in geographic scope, cooperative governance, and fiber-led broadband offering.
• Twin Valley Communications: Twin Valley is a Kansas-based rural telephone cooperative offering fiber internet, TV, and phone services to small communities - structurally and operationally nearly identical to BVT as an NTCA member cooperative serving adjacent rural Kansas counties.
• Golden Belt Telephone Association: Golden Belt is a Kansas cooperative offering fiber broadband, TV, and phone across rural central Kansas - directly comparable in cooperative model, FTTH deployment strategy, and rural Kansas service area.
• NexTier (formerly S&T Telephone Cooperative): NexTier is a Kansas-headquartered NTCA member cooperative providing fiber broadband, business IT, and managed services to rural Kansas communities - a direct comparable in cooperative structure, fiber-led strategy, and SMB services portfolio.

Emerging players

• Viasat: Viasat is a satellite broadband provider serving rural US households where terrestrial broadband is unavailable - competes with BVT for rural Kansas broadband subscriptions where BVT fiber is not yet deployed.
• Starlink (SpaceX): Starlink is a satellite broadband service aggressively targeting the same underserved rural customers BVT serves, particularly in areas where fiber trenching economics are challenging - a structural competitive threat rather than a product equivalent.

Broad incumbents

• TDS Telecom: TDS Telecom is a larger rural-focused ILEC operating fiber networks across 30+ states, including Kansas - comparable in fiber-to-the-home rural deployment strategy, though operating at much greater scale than BVT.
• Consolidated Communications: Consolidated Communications (now private under Searchlight Capital) operates fiber and broadband networks across rural and mid-sized US markets - comparable as a rural fiber broadband operator, though serving a vastly larger footprint.
• Lumen Technologies: Lumen (formerly CenturyLink) is a major incumbent carrier with significant rural and small-town wireline/fiber footprint including Kansas - comparable as a legacy wireline operator competing for the same rural broadband customers, though with much broader scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BVTeleComm
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@bluevalleytelco
• Facebookfacebook.com/bluevalleytechnologies

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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