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.
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
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