Cable Services

What Cable Services does

Cable Services, Inc. (operating as CSi Cable, CSi Broadband, CSiNet) is a privately held regional cable television and broadband internet provider headquartered in Jamestown, North Dakota. Founded in 1964 as a local cable TV operator, the company has expanded over six decades to deliver bundled video, high-speed data, and ancillary connectivity services to residential and small-business customers in Jamestown and Valley City. The company operates a CSi Fiber-to-the-Neighborhood Network — a hybrid fiber-coaxial infrastructure delivering DOCSIS 3-based broadband at speeds up to 150 Mbps — and supplements its core offering with wholly-owned subsidiaries including CSi Computers (retail and repair, formerly Microage) and KCSI-TV (local origination and community programming).

The company's product portfolio centers on recurring monthly subscriptions: residential internet tiers (Budget 25, Turbo 50, Extreme 100), business internet tiers (30–150 Mbps with static IP options), two cable TV packages (Mini TV local broadcast at $46.50/month and MAX TV 100 Plus at $113/month including 24 HD and 50 WatchTVeverywhere streams), and cable modem rental ($4–$8/month). No long-term contracts are required, and equipment can be purchased outright from an approved-modem list. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via phone-based ordering, two walk-in offices, technician-led installation, and a website with online bill pay.

The company monetizes through mass-market monthly subscriptions across a horizontal residential-and-SMB segmentation in a two-city service area, achieving near-universal coverage of Valley City through its FTTN build. Procurement leverage is obtained via membership in the National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC), a buying group of 900+ independent operators that provides access to programming and equipment pricing comparable to larger incumbents. The business model is operationally stable but geographically bounded, with revenue concentrated in two small North Dakota communities and no disclosed expansion plans beyond incremental product-tier upgrades.

Name

Cable Services

Legal name

Cable Services, Inc.

Website

https://csicable.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Cable Services (CSi Cable) is a privately held regional cable TV and broadband internet provider serving residential and small-business customers in Jamestown and Valley City, North Dakota via a DOCSIS 3 hybrid fiber-coaxial network with speeds up to 150 Mbps.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cable Television & Broadband Internet Services

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

SIC

Cable & Other Pay Television Services (4841)

akta.pro primary industry

Cable MSOs (Hybrid Fiber-Coax) (MPABAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cable Internet ISPs (HFC Retail Providers) (HDAIADAF), Municipal & Community Broadband Networks (HDAIACAE)

Keywords

• Cable television services
• Broadband internet services
• Residential internet plans
• Business internet plans
• Cable TV packages

Headquarters

HQ city

Jamestown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cable TV Services: Monthly subscription cable television service offering channels 2-77 plus HD and digital channels. Packages include Mini TV (local broadcast only) and MAX TV 100 Plus (comprehensive channel lineup)
2. High-Speed Internet Services: Residential and business broadband internet subscriptions delivered over CSi fiber network. Multiple speed tiers available from 25 Mbps to 150 Mbps
3. Equipment Rental: Rental fees for cable modems (standard $4/month, wireless $8/month) and associated equipment

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cable Services (CSi Cable) delivers cable television and high-speed broadband internet services to residential and business customers in Jamestown and Valley City, North Dakota over its CSi Fiber-to-the-Neighborhood Network. Core offerings include the MAX 100+ cable TV package and residential/business high-speed internet plans with speeds from 25 Mbps to 150 Mbps, supplemented by cable modem rentals, computer sales and repair (CSi Computers), and local TV origination (KCSI-TV).

Product overview

Cable Services (CSi Cable) is a regional cable TV and broadband internet service provider operating since 1964, serving Jamestown and Valley City, North Dakota. The company offers a unified suite of services centered on its CSi Fiber Network infrastructure. Core offerings include CSi MAX 100 Cable TV (premium package with 100+ channels and 24 HD channels) and Mini TV (basic local broadcast package), complemented by high-speed internet services spanning from Budget 25 (25 Mbps entry-level) through Extreme 100 (100 Mbps premium) for residential, and Business Internet plans (30-150 Mbps) for commercial customers. Additional services include WatchTVeverywhere streaming, HD programming, CSi Computers (sales/repair), KCSI-TV local programming, VoIP referral services, and cable modem equipment rental/purchase. The company emphasizes no contracts, affordable pricing, and hometown professional service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CSi Computers: Full service computer technology and networking store offering computer sales, repair, and technical support.
• KCSI-TV / The Replay Channel

Products and services

• CSi MAX 100+ Cable TV Premium cable television package offering 100+ channels including 24 HD channels, 21 SD digital channels, and 50 Watch TV Everywhere streaming channels, available to residential subscribers in Jamestown and Valley City, ND.
• Mini TV Broadcast Package Basic local broadcast cable television package providing 10 channels of local broadcast TV in standard definition at an affordable price point, targeted at residential subscribers seeking minimal-cost TV service.
• Residential High-Speed Internet (Budget 25 / Turbo 50 / Extreme 100) Tiered residential broadband internet service delivered over the CSi Fiber-to-the-Neighborhood Network using DOCSIS 3 cable modem technology, offering speeds from 25 Mbps to 100 Mbps with no contracts and bundled wireless router options.
• Business High-Speed Internet (Business 30/45/60/110/150) Business-grade broadband internet plans ranging from 30 Mbps to 150 Mbps delivered over the CSi Cable Fiber Network, including static IP options, networking support, and no-contract terms for small and large offices in eastern North Dakota.
• Cable Modem Rental Services Cable modem equipment rental and approved-modem purchase service for internet subscribers, including standard Ethernet modems ($4/month) and wireless modem/router combinations ($8/month).
• Voice Over Internet Phone (Referral Service) Referral service for Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone services, connecting customers to national providers like Vonage and BasicTalk while CSi supplies the required broadband connectivity.
• CSi Computers Full-service computer technology and networking retail store (wholly owned subsidiary, formerly Microage) providing computer sales, repair, hardware/software support, and networking assistance to residential and small business customers in Jamestown, ND.
• KCSI-TV / The Replay Channel Wholly owned subsidiary operating the local origination KCSI-TV channel and The Replay Channel, producing community programs, local news coverage, and archival replays of city council and commission meetings over company studio facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 150 Mbps download speeds for business services
• +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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NCTC (National Cable Television Cooperative)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSi Cable is a member of NCTC, a buying group of more than 900 independent cable and broadband companies across the United States. This membership allows CSi to negotiate as one larger group to gain cost benefits comparable to larger providers while maintaining hometown service to customers across the CSi Fiber Network.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Midcontinent Communications: Regional cable broadband provider headquartered in Sioux Falls, SD, serving communities across the Upper Midwest including parts of North Dakota. Operates a similar hybrid fiber-coax network delivering TV, high-speed internet, and phone to residential and business customers in small/rural markets—directly comparable business model and footprint to CSi Cable.
• Vyve Broadband: Independent cable broadband ISP serving non-urban communities across multiple US states. Mirrors CSi's model of HFC-delivered TV, internet, and voice to small/rural towns with hometown-style customer service.
• Shentel (Glo Fiber / Beam Broadband): Regional cable and broadband provider in the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest offering cable TV, high-speed internet, and fiber expansion to small communities. Highly comparable in customer segments, technology stack, and rural-market positioning.
• Vast Broadband: Independent cable broadband provider serving small Midwest communities with HFC-delivered video, internet, and voice. Closely aligned with CSi in scale, footprint, and product offering.

Broad incumbents

• Cable One (Sparklight): Publicly traded US cable operator focused exclusively on smaller markets and rural communities. Operates the same HFC/DOCSIS infrastructure for residential broadband, video, and business services—structurally analogous to CSi but at vastly greater scale and with gigabit-tier offerings.
• Breezeline (formerly Atlantic Broadband): Larger cable broadband operator providing TV, internet, and voice over HFC and fiber networks in smaller US markets. Operates in adjacent geographies with the same product portfolio (video + broadband + bundle pricing) as CSi.
• Consolidated Communications: Major US wireline carrier offering broadband, video, and voice to residential and business customers in rural and mid-size markets, including the Upper Midwest. Comparable product mix and customer base; broader geography and currently undergoing fiber upgrade cycle.

Regional players

• BEK Communications Cooperative: North Dakota-based broadband cooperative delivering internet, TV, and voice across central and western ND. Direct regional overlap with CSi's North Dakota footprint and similar small-market, member-driven operating model.
• Polar Communications: North Dakota cooperative telco/cable provider serving rural northeastern ND towns with broadband, video, and voice. Geographically adjacent to CSi's Jamestown/Valley City footprint with a comparable small-town subscriber base.

Others

• NCTC (National Cable Television Cooperative): Buying cooperative of 900+ independent cable/broadband operators through which CSi procures programming and equipment. Not a direct competitor but a critical enabling partner that gives CSi scale economies comparable to large MSOs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/csi-cable

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

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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