ACD.net

ACD was founded as ACD Computers in 1986 by Kevin Schoen. ACD built and sold their own computer systems through the 1990s. In 1994 ACD became an Internet service provider, selling dial-up, hosting and other Internet Services. ACD Telecom, Inc., which is part of ACD obtained CLEC license in early 2000. ACD then deployed equipment into 7 Central Offices in the Lansing and Jackson Michigan markets, and started providing facilities based DSL, T1, Fiber and Phone Services. The company has since expanded to most of Lower Michigan.

Distributed Antenna System and Fiber Optic Network

ACD owns a Midwest fiber optic and distributed antenna system (DAS). This system serves businesses and residential customers. This network offers gigabit Ethernet service to businesses. Fiber optic service is 50 to 100 times faster than cable modem service and DSL.

The next generation of broadband consists of fiber optic cable deployed to business and residential customers.

Fiber Networks and Broadband Stimulus Projects

ACD provides services including gigabit Ethernet and SONET services. It has a construction arm that builds fiber networks.

ACD was awarded two rounds of federal funding for construction of fiber networks in more rural counties in Michigan.