BEK Broadens Membership Opportunities

New District

BEK Communications Cooperative is broadening the cooperative membership opportunities by adding District 5, Effective January 1, 2024.

District 5 will consist of two regions: District 5-East includes the region of Valley City and neighboring areas, and District 5-West includes Bismarck, Mandan, and its immediate surrounding areas.

Become a Member

Customers subscribing to BEK Broadband and/or Phone service for the last two years or in a two-year agreement are eligible for membership of District 5.

Update your customer information here.

Nomination Committee

The BEK Board is actively pursuing community members from District 5 to be an integral part of the Cooperative’s election process. The integrity of our governance is pivotal as BEK forges ahead," says Brett Stroh, BEK Board of Directors President. "We call upon future members from both areas of District 5 to join the Nomination Committee, tasked with nominating candidates for directorial roles. Nominees will stand for election at the June Annual Meeting.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Reside within District 5 service area.
  • Subscribed to BEK Broadband and/or Phone service for the last two years or in a two-year agreement.
  • Expertise in leadership, administrative roles, or entrepreneurial endeavors is a significant asset.


To express interest in joining the Nomination Committee, please contact Brenda Waletzko by email at brendaw@bektel.coop or by phone at 701-475-1247 by Friday, September 22.