Consolidated

What Consolidated does

Consolidated Telcom is a privately held, independent telecommunications provider headquartered in Dickinson, North Dakota, operating since 1961 and serving residential and small-business customers in western North Dakota. It delivers connectivity and adjacent technology services over its own infrastructure, anchored by fiber and broadband internet, traditional and streaming television (including the proprietary MyTV platform, NFL Redzone, and the company-owned Channel 18 with original local programming), residential and business phone service, security cameras with home and farm automation, and a managed Wi-Fi product. Add-on modules such as the Fiber Gaming Network target performance-sensitive residential segments with low-latency optimization.

The company's business technology stack for commercial customers spans cybersecurity, hardware procurement, security and surveillance, voice/VoIP, and general IT consulting, alongside a professional CV (Commercial Video) production studio. Underlying delivery is largely subscription-based, quote-priced (no public pricing), and direct-to-consumer via a single physical office, a self-serve customer portal, and a phone-based sales and support infrastructure.

The go-to-market is direct and locally focused: Consolidated Telcom relies on its community presence (Channel 18 original content, local sponsorships, a Neighbors referral program, Lifeline assistance, and a scholarship program), social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn), and its own website to acquire and retain customers. The company holds no disclosed funding, no parent entity, no subsidiaries, and no M&A history in the source data; ownership type is undisclosed but appears to be independent/privately held.

Name

Consolidated

Legal name

Consolidated Telcom

Website

https://ctctel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Consolidated Telcom is a privately held, independent rural telecommunications provider in Dickinson, North Dakota, delivering fiber internet, TV, phone, managed Wi-Fi, security/automation, and business technology solutions to residential and SMB customers across western North Dakota.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecommunications Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813), Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

Municipal & Community Broadband Networks (HDAIACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Numbering, DID, Porting & Carrier-of-Record Services (HDAIAHAK), Multi-Site Enterprise Connectivity Bundles (Hybrid WAN/MPLS+Internet) (HDAIAFAL)

Keywords

• Broadband internet services
• Residential telecommunications
• Cable television services
• Business voice solutions
• Home security automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Dickinson

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

Revenue model

1. Internet Services: Monthly internet service subscriptions for residential and business customers, including fiber and traditional broadband options with various speed tiers.
2. TV Services: Cable television services including local channels, streaming options (MyTV), and premium content such as NFL Redzone.
3. Phone Services: Residential and business telephone services with directory assistance and various calling plans.
4. Security and Camera Solutions: Home and business security systems, surveillance cameras, and automation services for residential farms and commercial properties.
5. Business Technology Solutions: Cybersecurity, hardware, voice solutions, and technology consulting services for business customers.
6. Video Production Services: Commercial video (CV) production services for businesses and organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Consolidated Telcom provides residential and business telecommunications services over its own fiber and broadband network in western North Dakota. Its core offering bundles internet, TV, and phone services, supplemented by residential cameras/home automation, locally produced Channel 18 programming, and a business solutions suite spanning voice, cybersecurity, hardware, security/surveillance, and general technology services.

Product overview

Consolidated Telcom is a telecommunications services provider offering a unified portfolio of connectivity and technology solutions. The core offering includes residential internet, TV, and phone services, supplemented by add-on modules such as Managed Wi-Fi and Fiber Gaming Network for enhanced connectivity. The company provides security and automation solutions through cameras and home automation systems. Business customers access a suite of technology solutions including cybersecurity, hardware, security surveillance, technology infrastructure, and voice services. Channel 18 serves as a community media sub-brand featuring local programming including cooking, technology, and lifestyle content.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Internet Services
• Residential TV Services Cable television service for residential customers including traditional channels, the MyTV streaming platform, NFL Redzone, and locally produced Channel 18 programming.
• Residential Phone Services Residential landline telephone service with directory assistance and various calling plans for households in the service area.
• Residential Cameras & Home Automation Home automation and security camera solutions for residential properties, including remote monitoring and smart home integration.
• Business Voice Solutions Business telephone and unified communications solutions including VoIP services for SMBs and commercial customers.
• Business Cybersecurity Solutions Enterprise-grade cybersecurity services for business customers including threat protection and security monitoring.
• Business Technology Solutions Comprehensive technology solutions for business operations including IT infrastructure and support services for SMBs and commercial operations.
• Business Security & Surveillance Solutions Commercial security and surveillance systems for businesses, including monitoring, access control, and dedicated farm/business camera solutions.
• Business Hardware Solutions Technology hardware procurement and deployment services for business operations and IT infrastructure.
• CV (Video) Production Services Professional video production services for businesses, organizations, and community content, including events and promotional materials.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NTCA - The Rural Broadband Association (Smart Rural Community)minorOthersConsolidated Telcom is a member of NTCA's Smart Rural Community initiative, a program recognizing rural broadband providers delivering high-quality services and community engagement. The partnership provides industry association benefits and recognition for serving rural North Dakota communities.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Consolidated Communications: Publicly traded rural ILEC offering fiber internet, TV, phone, and business services across multiple states. Operates a similar full-stack residential/business telecom model in rural and small-town America, making it the closest publicly comparable peer despite serving a much larger geography.
• Arvig: Minnesota-based independent telecom offering fiber internet, TV, phone, and business solutions across rural and suburban Upper Midwest. Comparable full-stack residential/business model in an adjacent rural geography.
• West River Telecommunications Cooperative: Rural cooperative delivering fiber internet, TV, phone, and security across western North Dakota and South Dakota. Directly comparable rural ILEC/co-op with overlapping geography and similar service portfolio.
• Polar Communications: North Dakota cooperative providing broadband, voice, and managed IT services in rural ND. Highly comparable business model, geographic overlap, and subscriber profile to Consolidated Telcom.
• BEK Communications: North Dakota-based rural communications cooperative delivering fiber internet, TV, phone, and security to homes and businesses. Directly comparable as a North Dakota community broadband provider with a similar product mix and customer profile.

Emerging players

• Viasat: Satellite broadband provider competing directly for rural subscribers. While technology-distinct, it pressures pricing and customer retention in Consolidated's rural North Dakota footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Lumen Technologies: National telecom and fiber operator with enterprise and consumer services. Comparable as an incumbent carrier offering voice, data, and managed services, though operating at vastly greater scale.
• Frontier Communications: Large publicly traded ILEC expanding fiber-to-the-home across rural and suburban markets. Provides a relevant scale benchmark for fiber overbuild economics in markets overlapping with Consolidated's profile.
• TDS Telecom: Subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems operating fiber, cable, and managed services across rural and small-town America. Comparable rural broadband operator with a broader portfolio and multi-state footprint.

Regional players

• Midcontinent Communications (Midco): Upper Midwest regional broadband and cable provider serving North Dakota, Minnesota, and surrounding states. Comparable in product mix (internet, TV, phone, business) but at a significantly larger regional scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CTC-CH18
• Facebookfacebook.com/ConsolidatedTelcom
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/consolidated-telcom
• Instagraminstagram.com/contelnd
• Xx.com/ConTelND

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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