October is National Cooperative Month

October is National Cooperative Month—a time to celebrate what makes organizations like ecoLINK and East Central Electric different.

Unlike traditional companies, cooperatives are owned by the people they serve. That means every dollar, decision, and direction is rooted in our communities—not Wall Street.

At ecoLINK, we carry forward this legacy by delivering Legendary fiber services with the same cooperative values that have guided East Central Electric for more than 85 years.

The Seven Cooperative Principles—things like democratic control, concern for community, and cooperation among cooperatives—aren’t just ideals; they’re how we do business every day.

When ecoLINK expands fiber into rural neighborhoods, supports local schools, or helps families protect their homes with the ecoLINK+ app and ProtectIQ, that’s Cooperative Principles in action.

So while other providers might see customers, we see neighbors. Cooperative Month is the perfect reminder that when you choose ecoLINK, you’re not just buying fiber internet or phone—you’re choosing a network built to improve lives, now and for generations to come.