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Our philosophy

Principles for building networks—and trust.

The way ACD works matters as much as what we build. These principles guide how we serve people, operate infrastructure, and improve over time.

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What guides us

Eleven principles. One way of working.

01Focus on people

Customers, partners, and employees should experience reliable service and thoughtful support.

02Teamwork improves innovation

Different perspectives and close collaboration make better solutions possible.

03Do one thing really well

ACD focuses its energy on operating networks and improving communication services.

04Do no harm

Business decisions should serve customers, partners, employees, and society responsibly.

05Keep getting better

Continuous improvement matters more than complacency.

06Network neutrality

ACD believes communication networks should support the open exchange of information.

07Right to privacy

We believe that you have a right to privacy. We do not share information provided to us with any external entities or people. We also believe that Governments and Law enforcement should follow established procedures for obtaining information that is important for them to do their job to improve society. Advanced Communications & Data interprets the laws of the United States to require a subpoena prior to the release of confidential and customer-specific information to governmental entities. Therefore, Advanced Communications & Data does not participate in any FISA telephone monitoring program. Advanced Communications & Data complies with all laws.

08Simple is best

Straightforward systems and experiences work better for customers, partners, and employees.

09Reliability needs monitoring

Careful monitoring helps identify anomalies and improve network reliability.

10Standardize to make room for innovation

Solid standards free teams to focus on new and more complex problems.

11Preventative maintenance

Fix issues before they become outages and design maintenance to be as non-invasive as possible.

See the principles in practice

Explore the networks, communities, and services behind ACD.

Learn more about our work across Michigan or start a conversation with our team.