Cooperative Network Services, LLC Email Format
TelecommunicationsMinnesota, United States11-50 Employees
Cooperative Network Services, LLC is a telecommunications company based in Menahga, Minnesota. It partners with rural telecom and internet service providers to broaden broadband access in rural areas, drawing on extensive rural telecom experience to help these providers operate more effectively and efficiently. The firm brings talent across FTTH engineering, HR, marketing, video product management, accounts payable and payroll, and bulk purchasing, enabling smaller operators to grow while preserving their community roots. CNS owns and manages a 1,200-mile fiber backhaul network within Minnesota, capable of 100 Gbps, providing redundant voice and data connectivity to hundreds of thousands of users. Its ownership is comprised entirely of cooperative telecommunications providers, reflecting cooperative values in its services and supporting rural economies. The company emphasizes a collaborative culture supported by digital tools to keep partner teams aligned.