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Voted the Best… Again!

BEK Earns Top Honors in Valley City

November 2026

Barnes County has spoken! Readers of the Valley City Times-Record’s Best of the Best contest have once again named BEK the ‘Best Internet Service Provider’ in Barnes County. It’s an honor we never take for granted, and it belongs to every member and customer who continues to put their trust in BEK.


Fast, dependable internet has become as essential as electricity and running water. It’s how students finish homework, how farmers manage their operations, how businesses reach customers, and how families stay connected across the miles. In Valley City and the surrounding communities, BEK Fiber delivers the speed and reliability that make all of that possible, with local support from people who live and work right here.


BEK began 75 years ago as a small rural telephone cooperative with a simple goal: bring dependable communication to the farms and small towns of North Dakota. Today, that same mission drives our work in Barnes County and across our entire service area, from upgrading our fiber network to reaching new rural homes and businesses.


What sets BEK apart is who we answer to. As a member-owned cooperative, we don’t work for distant shareholders; we work for you. That’s why every decision comes back to one question: what’s best for the communities we serve?


To everyone in Barnes County who cast a vote, thank you. This recognition is a reminder of the confidence you place in us, and it pushes us to keep raising the bar so BEK remains a trusted partner in your home, business, and community for years to come.

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