About Us

Polar Communications was founded in 1952 with a core mission: to be an innovative industry leader that meets the evolving needs of our customers by developing the necessary technology and tools.

Today, decades later, that mission continues to guide us as we serve our communities throughout the Red River Valley and surrounding area.

Service Area

PROUDLY SERVING THE COMMUNITIES OF:

Adams, Aneta, Argusville, Arthur, Arvilla, Backoo, Bartlett, Bathgate, Bowesmont, Brocket, Cavalier, Christine, Clifford, Conway, Crystal, Dahlen, East Drayton, Edinburg, Edmore, Emerado, Fairdale, Fordville, Forest River, Galesburg, Gardar, Gilby, Glasston, Grafton, Grand Forks, Hamilton, Hensel, Honeyford, Hoople, Hunter, Inkster, Johnstown, Joliette, Lakota, Lankin, Larimore, Lawton, Mapes, McCanna, Michigan, Minto, Mountain, Neche, Nekoma, Niagara, Northwood, Orr, Park River, Pembina, Petersburg, Pisek, Robbin, St. Thomas, St. Vincent, Walcott, Warsaw, Whitman, and Wolverton.

Our Pledge to You

Over the years we’ve learned that the key to great communication isn’t amazing technology, it’s incredible people. And Polar Communications has proven that success isn’t measured in dollars, but in satisfied customers and loyal employees. Our roots are here in the heartland, and that means that the only thing you’ll appreciate more than the cutting-edge technology we offer is the outstanding service that backs it up. That’s our pledge to you.

Connected In Rural USA

Polar Communications provides telecommunications services to more than 8,000 subscribers in North Dakota and Minnesota. Our fiber optic network allows us to bring you the very best in voice and broadband Internet services at an affordable rate. We also provide advanced business services such as phone systems, video surveillance, and advanced networking. Living in rural America doesn’t mean you have to be disconnected.

The Very Best Tech

Polar Communications is committed to bringing our customers the very best communication technology available today, then backing that technology up with the same great service you’ve come to expect from us. Whether you’re Snapchatting friends, video chatting with your sister in Europe, or streaming your favorite series, our goal is to make your life easier and more convenient. That’s our mission, and it has been for more than 70 years.

Superior Customer Service

Polar Communications is an exceptional provider of voice and broadband Internet services in the Red River Valley and surrounding area. The services provided are the result of superior customer service combined with state-of-the-art network technologies.

About Us

Technology & Innovation

Polar prides itself on consistently being able to offer the most up to date services and technologies available to the customers we serve to ensure a strong and healthy exchange for everyone.

People Driven

We are committed to ensuring the success of both our fellow employees and customers by focusing on building and maintaining relationships that are respectful, honest, and professional. consistently.

Teamwork

Success is built by relationships. Through respect, encouragement, and collaboration we will be a strong united team that completes great things together.

Commitment

By displaying commitment and pride in and for our Company and our customers, we will continue to help grow the community in which we serve.

Named after Polar’s first general manager, the John G. Walters Scholarship in the amount of $2,000 each is being awarded to fifteen graduating high school seniors who plan on continuing their education at an accredited 2-year or 4-year college/university or vocational-technical school. Recipients’ parents or guardians are full-time residents in the Polar Communications and Subsidiaries service area and have a voice or broadband Internet service account. Along with an application, students were asked to submit an essay answering the question, “What field or major do you intend to enter and how might it impact your rural community?”

Polar is pleased to announce its 2023 scholarship recipients: Trenton Cosley, North Border High School; Lydia Gauthier, Cavalier High School; Paige Gunderson, Cavalier High School; Myah Jensen, Valley-Edinburg High School; Kaylee Kemp, Cavalier High School; Emma Markusen, Park River Area School; Sophia Markusen, Park River Area School; Mackenzie Motter, Hope-Page High School; Andrew Myrdal, Valley-Edinburg High School; Calder Nelson, Lakota High School; Sierra Schramm, Park River Area School; Nolan Severance, Northern Cass School; Mitchell Shirek, Park River Area School; Logan Wieler, Valley-Edinburg High School; and Owen Zikmund, Park River Area School.