Northeast Service Cooperative (NESC) is a member-owned internet service provider (ISP) that serves rural parts of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and North Dakota. Established in 1954, NESC was the first cooperative internet provider in the United States.
NESC offers a range of services, including broadband internet, television, telephone services, and home security services. Its coverage area spans northeast of central Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin, with over 60,000 members.
NESC has developed a reputation for providing reliable service and high connection speeds. However, its services are not available to all parts of its coverage area. The company relies on aerials to reach its members’ homes, which are not always accessible in certain locations.