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Keeping Your Account Contacts Current is More Important Than You Think ↗
Your account, your rules… but only if your authorized contacts are current. Learn what CPNI is and why keeping that list updated protects your business.
Six Times and Counting You Nominated Us - Now Help Bring Us Home A 6th Time ↗
BEK TV is nominated for the sixth year in a row, and two hosts move on to the voting round. Plus, a surprise nomination. Voting opens July 22.
Click Smart Tip: Think Twice Before Connecting to Public Wi-Fi ↗
Public Wi-Fi is convenient, but it comes with real risks. Here’s what to watch for and a few simple habits that help keep your personal information safe.
Connecting the Dots: How to Transfer a Call on Your Yealink Phone ↗
Don’t put them on hold forever. Learn to transfer calls on your Yealink phone in just a few steps. Watch the how-to video now!
Is Your Router Putting Your Home Network at Risk? ↗
Your router protects every device in your home, but is it secure? Here’s what security experts say every household should know and do.
CO-OP Articles
Behind the Board: Sanford Williams, District I ↗
Meet BEK Board Director Sanford Williams, a fourth-generation farmer and 41-year board member dedicated to keeping BEK strong, connected, and future-focused.
Hidden Stories: BEK Member Plays Role in Winning World War II - A True Rosie of the Heartland ↗
This November, BEK Communications salutes 99-year-old Irene Sprague, a true Rosie of the Heartland whose grit, faith, and farm-born work ethic helped America win WWII and build a stronger nation.
Pause Your Services While You're Away: Take A Break Without the Extra Cost ↗
Planning an extended trip or spending time away from home? BEK makes it simple to put your phone, internet, or TV service on hold with our convenient “On Vacation” option.
Solar Outages: What Members Should Know ↗
Each year, during a brief window in the spring and again in the fall, our members may experience temporary interruptions to their television service. This seasonal phenomenon, known as a solar outage, is caused when the sun aligns directly behind a satellite, overwhelming the signal being received by ground-based antennas.
BEK Delivers Continued Commitments During Coop Month ↗
October is always a special one here at BEK. It’s National Co-Op Month, and everyone here at BEK is reflecting on the unique mission and values that set cooperatives apart. For us, this month is more than a celebration; it is a reminder of our responsibility to serve our members and communities with excellence, innovation, and care.
Hidden Stories: WinterFest 2025 - A Celebration of Community and Tradition ↗
Kidder County WinterFest is back for its 31st year! From parades to auctions, discover how this hometown tradition keeps small-town spirit alive and supports local causes.
Hidden Stories: Diving In at 85 - Bismarck Woman Wins Gold at Senior Games ↗
Nearly 80 years after her first swim, Jacque Schauer honors her late husband’s wish and makes history at the Senior Games.
Hidden Stories: Wilton's Soo Line Depot Tells the Story of a Town and Its Tracks ↗
A Japanese pagoda in small-town ND? Discover the rich history behind Wilton’s one-of-a-kind Soo Line Depot and how it’s keeping the town’s railroad legacy alive for future generations.
Hidden Stories: Wishek Sausage - A Legendary Recipe That Still Brings Folks Home ↗
From humble, homemade beginnings to a statewide road tour, this family recipe has become a North Dakota treasure with no plans of slowing down.
Hidden Stories: Back to the Land - Braddock Celebrates 50 Years of Threshing History ↗
Step back in time! Discover how one small town turned a threshing demo into a 50-year tradition that brings pioneer history roaring back to life every September.








