Adams NetWorks

What Adams NetWorks does

Adams NetWorks, operating as Adams Fiber, is a member-owned rural telecommunications cooperative founded in 1952 by members of Adams Electric Cooperative. The company operates a 100% fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network completed in 2019, serving 30 communities across west-central Illinois from offices in Golden, IL (headquarters) and Quincy, IL. Its wholly-owned subsidiaries include Adams Telcom, Inc., Adams TelSystems, Inc., and ComTech Solutions, LLC.

Adams Fiber's core products are residential and business fiber internet (residential tiers from 5 Mbps to 5 Gbps; business tiers from 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps symmetric), supplemented by traditional landline phone service, Managed Wi-Fi (Basic $10/month and Premium $14/month tiers) with ProtectIQ security, eufy-powered home security cameras, the JubileeTV senior caregiving platform, computer repair and sales, business IT services, and Adams email with eScout spam filtering. The company delivers these through a direct-to-consumer model combining two physical offices, phone-based sales, 24/7 technical support, and a SmartHub self-service portal.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring monthly subscriptions on residential and business fiber plans, with required Managed Wi-Fi add-ons, installation fees ($50 residential, $99.99 business), and cooperative member pricing tiers. The company also earns one-time revenue from computer sales/repair and business equipment sales. As an NTCA-certified Smart Rural Community provider and 2024 Showcase Award recipient, Adams Fiber positions itself as a full-service local connectivity provider for rural Illinois households, local businesses, schools, libraries, and senior-living households.

Name

Adams NetWorks

Legal name

Adams Telephone Co-Operative

Website

https://adams.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Adams NetWorks (Adams Fiber) is a member-owned rural telecommunications cooperative operating a 100% fiber-to-the-home network across 30 communities in west-central Illinois, delivering residential and business fiber internet, phone, security, and managed Wi-Fi services since 1952.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rural Broadband Telecommunications

NAICS

Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (51711), Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111), Telecommunications (517)

SIC

Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHDAIADAE

Fiber ISPs (FTTH/FTTP Retail Providers)

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Telecommunications & Network Services/Internet Service Providers (ISPs)

SECONDARYHDAIACAJ

Neutral-Host Fiber & Shared Access Network Operators

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

SECONDARYEUADAIAA

Utility Fiber Backbone & Transport Networks (OTN/MPLS, DWDM)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Electric Transmission & Distribution (T&D)/Grid Communications Networks (Fiber, RF Mesh, LTE/5G)

Keywords

• Fiber internet services
• Rural broadband
• Telecommunications cooperative
• Home phone service
• Managed wi-fi

Headquarters

HQ city

Golden

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 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, Others

Revenue model

1. Residential Fiber Internet: Monthly subscription revenue from residential fiber internet plans ranging from 5 Mbps to 5 Gbps, with plans bundled with phone service or standalone.
2. Business Fiber Internet: Monthly subscription revenue from business fiber internet plans (100 Mbps to 1 Gbps symmetric), sold with installation fees and managed Wi-Fi add-ons.
3. Home Phone / Voice Services: Landline phone service, both standalone and bundled with fiber internet plans. Revenue includes long-distance services.
4. Home Security & Wi-Fi Cameras: Revenue from eufy Wi-Fi connected camera hardware and monitoring service, sold as an add-on to internet service with a 12-month minimum term.
5. Computer Sales & Repair: One-time revenue from computer sales and repair services for both residential and business customers.
6. Managed Wi-Fi & Equipment Add-ons: Monthly fees for managed Wi-Fi tiers (Basic/Premium), indoor/outdoor Wi-Fi extenders, and installation charges.
7. Long Distance & Toll Services: Intrastate and interstate long-distance calling services, with surcharges including Federal Universal Service Charge and state-level fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Adams NetWorks (operating as Adams Fiber / Adams Telephone Co-Operative) is a member-owned telecommunications cooperative delivering fiber-to-the-home broadband, landline phone, home security, and managed Wi-Fi services to residential and business customers across 30 rural communities in west-central Illinois. The company has operated a 100% FTTH network since 2019, supplementing core connectivity with senior-care TV assistance (JubileeTV), eufy-powered home security cameras, computer repair and equipment sales, and email hosting with integrated spam filtering.

Product overview

Adams Fiber (Adams NetWorks / Adams Telephone Co-Operative) is a rural telecommunications cooperative providing fiber internet, phone, and security services primarily in west-central Illinois. The company operates a 100% fiber-to-the-home network reaching 30 communities. Its core product portfolio centers on residential and business fiber internet with multiple speed tiers (from 5 Mbps to 5 Gbps), traditional landline phone service, and home/business security solutions. The product architecture includes a base internet service bundled with Managed Wi-Fi (required Basic tier, optional Premium), supplemented by add-on modules including streaming TV assistance, JubileeTV senior care platform, computer repair/sales, and business IT services. The company also provides email hosting with integrated spam filtering and mobile apps for Wi-Fi and account management. Services are delivered through retail locations in Golden and Quincy, Illinois, with technical support available 24/7.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Fiber Internet

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% fiber-to-the-home across all Adams Telephone Co-Operative exchanges achieved in 2019
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NTCA–The Rural Broadband AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdams Fiber is an NTCA-certified Smart Rural Community provider. The partnership involves Adams Fiber being recognized by NTCA for delivering 100 Mbps broadband to at least 50% of its service area with 50%+ broadband subscription rates. NTCA promotes rural broadband and Adams Fiber's national recognition through the Smart Rural Community program, which celebrates communities leveraging broadband for economic development, education, healthcare, and quality of life. Adams Fiber received the NTCA Smart Rural Community Showcase Award in 2024.
• Adams Electric CooperativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdams Fiber was formed by members of Adams Electric Cooperative in 1952. The two cooperatives share a history and continue to collaborate on community initiatives including the annual Youth to Washington Tour and Youth Day programs. Both co-ops sponsor students from their respective service areas for these youth leadership programs. Adams Electric Cooperative has been sending students to Washington, D.C. since 1959, with Adams Fiber joining the program in 2004.
• Foundation for Rural Service (FRS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdams participates in the Foundation for Rural Service Scholarship program, which provides local students in Adams' service area an opportunity to apply for a $3,000 scholarship (FRS funding $2,000; Adams supplying $1,000). The scholarship is for graduating high school seniors in households with Adams Telephone Co-Operative service.
• Illinois Telecommunications Access Corp. (ITAC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdams Telephone Co-Operative provides the Illinois Relay Service in cooperation with ITAC, a 24-hour communications link between TTY users and standard voice telephone users for hearing- or speech-impaired individuals.
• Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives (AIEC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdams Fiber participates in AIEC-organized events including Youth Day in Springfield and the Youth to Washington Tour. AIEC coordinates youth programs for electric and telephone cooperatives across Illinois, including selecting winners to represent Adams Electric and Adams Telephone on youth tours.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Consolidated Communications: Large rural and suburban fiber/DSL ISP serving small communities across multiple states with comparable residential and business broadband tiers. Highly comparable to Adams in product mix, customer segments, and rural broadband focus.
• Frontier Communications: Major U.S. fiber/DSL provider aggressively expanding FTTH in rural and exurban markets. Direct competitor for residential and SMB broadband in rural geographies, with overlapping product portfolio and customer base.
• TDS Telecom: Regional telecom holding company operating fiber, DSL, and video services across rural and small-town America. Closely comparable in customer base, service portfolio, and cooperative-adjacent community positioning.
• MTCO Communications: Illinois-based rural telephone cooperative offering fiber internet, voice, and related services to small communities. Nearly identical operating model and geography to Adams Fiber, making it a near-direct peer.
• Mediacom Communications: Major U.S. cable broadband provider with significant rural and small-town footprint. Overlaps with Adams' residential and SMB broadband market in rural Illinois and nearby states.
• Sparklight (Cable One): Cable broadband operator focused on smaller U.S. markets and rural communities. Comparable in serving secondary markets with residential and SMB broadband, often adjacent to Adams' territory.
• Joink: Indiana-based rural fiber and wireless ISP serving small communities with gigabit broadband. Operates with a similar small-town fiber buildout model and customer mix as Adams Fiber.

Regional players

• Wabash Communications: Rural Illinois telephone cooperative providing broadband and voice to nearby western Illinois communities. Operates with the same cooperative and rural FTTH playbook as Adams, though in a different footprint.

Emerging players

• Starlink (SpaceX): LEO satellite broadband service increasingly competing for rural customers traditionally served by fiber cooperatives. Not a direct fiber competitor but a meaningful substitution threat in Adams' core rural market.
• Viasat: Satellite internet provider serving rural U.S. households. Competes indirectly with Adams for residential broadband in unserved/underserved rural areas, including portions of Illinois.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/adamstelephone
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCjVuWDzHkPT-JUU30HsEKCg
• Facebookfacebook.com/AdamsFiber
• Instagraminstagram.com/adamsfiber
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/adams-networks-inc

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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