The city of Redfield adopted an ordinance on July 17, 2006 that will allow Northern Valley Communications of Aberdeen to provide cable television services in Redfield. Franchise Ordinance No. 02-2006 becomes effective 20 days after its first publication date of July 26, 2006.

Northern Valley has operated as an Internet service provider in Redfield and throughout northeast South Dakota since 1997. In addition to being the largest Internet provider in the area, NVC is currently installing fiber optic lines in select areas of Redfield that will provide local and long distance phone service, cable television, and high-speed Internet. The company has been installing a similar network in Aberdeen over the last eight years and provides telecommunications services to businesses and residents there. 

NVC offers an all-digital cable television product with over 120 channels including local networks, premium movie suites, on-screen program guide, digital music channels, and other advanced features such as caller ID information displaying on the television screen.

Although service is not yet available in all areas, new construction will continue to add service availability. "We have been making good progress on our construction this year in Redfield", said NVC's CEO James Groft. "NVC is looking forward to expanding our coverage area to include more businesses and eventually the residential neighborhoods." Groft reports that many Redfield residents have already contacted NVC regarding its services. The company is keeping a database with interested parties and will notify them when service is available in their specific neighborhood. NVC has a local Redfield phone number and can be reached at 475-1000.

NVC is a wholly owned subsidiary of James Valley Telecommunications, a cooperative that has been providing telecommunication services to its members in northeast South Dakota for over 50 years. JVT serves the communities of Groton, Claremont, Andover, Frederick, Conde, Ferney, Stratford, Columbia, Bristol, Doland, Houghton, Mellette, Turton and Hecla.