Heading Away for Winter?

Pause Your Services and Watch Over Your Home While You’re Away

November 2026

Whether you’re trading North Dakota snow for sunshine or spending a few months with family, BEK makes it easy to leave home with peace of mind. You can pause the services you won’t be using and keep a watchful eye on your property the entire time you’re gone.

Pause What You Don’t Need

There’s no reason to pay for services that are sitting idle. With BEK’s ‘On Vacation’ option, you can put your phone, internet, or TV service on hold for up to a full year for a one-time fee of just $25. There are no monthly charges while you’re away, no long-term commitments, and no extra fees to restart when you return. Coming home is as easy as pressing play.

Keep an Eye on What Matters

While you’re away, BEK Watch helps you stay connected to your home. BEK’s security systems offer around-the-clock monitoring with access to live video and recorded footage from your phone, tablet, or computer. Every recording is stored on secure servers, so your footage is protected and available whenever you need it.

And it’s not just for snowbirds. Ranchers across our service area count on BEK Watch to check on livestock, outbuildings, and equipment through the long winter months. With high-quality cameras and dependable technology, you get reliable protection wherever the season takes you.

To place your services on vacation hold or learn more about BEK Watch, call BEK at 888-475-2361. Our team will help you find the right setup so you can relax and enjoy your time away.

Neighbors Feeding Neighbors

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He came to town for coffee and stayed 15 years. She knows nearly every family by name. Meet two of the volunteers stocking holiday tables across Griggs and Barnes counties.

Voted the Best… Again!

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Barnes County has spoken, and for BEK, it’s a familiar and humbling honor. Find out what residents in Valley Decided this year and what it means for the communities we serve.

250 Years of Service

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As America turns 250, BEK honors the veterans who keep serving long after the uniform comes off, and the role reliable broadband plays in helping rural North Dakota veterans.

Napoleon School Gets Tech Boost

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New interactive displays are coming to Napoleon Public School, connecting students to new learning opportunities beyond the classroom. See how an FRS and BEK grant is making it happen.

Building Bright Futures

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Big plans start with a first step! BEK’s 2027 scholarships are now open, helping students pursue college or tech school, build skills, reach their goals, and keep rural communities thriving.

Your Ticket to Washington, DC

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High schoolers, pack your bags! Spend part of June in Washington, D.C., touring iconic sites, meeting lawmakers, and making new friends. Apply now to represent BEK on the FRS Youth Tour!

75 Years Strong

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Did you ace October’s trivia? Check your answers, revisit the blizzard of 1966, meet a Wing director with family ties to BEK’s beginnings, and share your ideas for the 2051 time capsule!