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ACN News & Information

ACN Now Offering HughesNet Gen4 Services
ACN has announced that it will now be reselling HughesNet® Gen4 high-speed satellite Internet service from Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), the global leader in broadband satellite networks and services. HughesNet Gen4 is the next generation of high-speed satellite Internet service and offers customers dramatically increased speeds (up to 15 Mbps depending on the plan) and greater download capacity, enabling customers to do more online than ever before. Read More »

ACN Inc. Named as Finalist in 2013 American Business Awards
ACN Inc. was named a Finalist in the Motivational, Best Twitter Feed, Best Facebook Page, and Best Tradeshow or Convention Categories of the 2013 American Business Awards, and will ultimately be a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Stevie® Award winner in the program. The American Business Awards are the nation’s premier business awards program. All organizations operating in the U.S.A. are eligible to submit nominations – public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small.  Read More »

ACN Global Reach Charities Raises $213,000 at Third Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament
More than 140 golfers and celebrities from across the US played in the tournament on Monday, May 6, enjoying golf at Trump National Golf Club in Mooresville, NC, and raising much needed funds for the Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte - a home away from home for families with sick children.  Celebrity captains included Gerald Henderson of the Charlotte Bobcats, London Fletcher of the Washington Redskins, and Mark Anderson, PGA Tour golfer. Read More »

ACN Global Reach Charities Tees Up With Celebrities for a Great Cause
ACN Global Reach Charities is hosting their annual golf tournament on May 6, 2013, at Trump National Golf Club in Mooresville, NC. Golfers and celebrities from across the country and Canada have registered to participate in the tournament. While the opportunity to play with celebrities like Dell Curry and Mark Anderson is enticing, it is the opportunity to support a wonderful cause that has led to a sold out tournament.  Read More »

ACN Launches Flash Wi-Fi Android App
Flash Wireless, a nationwide mobile virtual network operator and wireless distributor for ACN, the world’s largest direct seller of telecommunications, energy, and other essential services is announcing the launch of a Flash Wi-Fi Android App for Flash Wireless Android device customers. Flash Wi-Fi is a free Android App that automatically connects Flash Wireless Android phone users to over 12 million public Wi-Fi hotspots – helping to save on mobile data usage fees while getting faster data connections.  Read More »

ACN Launches New Contact Center
ACN recently added the ACN Contact Center to Your Business Assistant, the subscription-based set of tools that allows Independent Business Owners to manage, promote and grow their business. The ACN Contact Center allows IBOs to manage their contacts while adding a personal touch with personalized flyers, e-cards, audio and video, email campaigns and more. Learn more about all of the tools that make up ACN’s Your Business Assistant. Read More »

ACN Hosts Area Students for Corporate Shadow Day
ACN Inc. hosted a group of college students April 22nd as part of Corporate Shadow Day, an initiative driven by the Working to Educate, Build & Develop (WEBD) organization. Corporate Shadow Day is an annual event that allows top achieving students to gain an understanding of corporate culture and possible career paths, all well expanding the students' professional network. Students participated in a full day of shadowing; sitting alongside employees from every department at ACN’s World Headquarters for a full day. Read More »

Flash Wireless Launches Device Protection Insurance Program
Flash Wireless, a nationwide mobile virtual network operator and wireless distributor for ACN, has selected eSecuritel to provide its subscribers a cost-effective solution to protect their wireless devices. Read More »

ACN's Partner XOOM Energy Continues Expanding to
More Gas & Electricity Markets in 2013
XOOM Energy LLC, a national energy retailer, is expanding its service territory with its recent addition of markets in New York, Kentucky, Maryland and Pennsylvania. These new markets increase XOOM Energy’s service area to include 50 markets. Read More »

ACN 20th Anniversary Event Brings $6.3 Million Impact to Charlotte
ACN's annual convention drew approximately 18,000 attendees that contributed $3.2 million in direct spending and $6.3 million in economic impact to the Charlotte area. Special guest speakers included Donald Trump, Darren Hardy and Jay Leno. Read More »

Direct Selling News Features ACN and its 20 Years of Success
Sticking to principles while adapting to rapid change is a real balancing act - one that essential services direct seller ACN has managed expertly for 20 years. Read More »

XOOM Energy Expands by Acquiring Planet Energy U.S. Customers
XOOM continues to grow its U.S. customer base and market coverage through the acquisition of Planet Energy's natural gas and electricity customers in New York, Pennsylvania and Maryland. Read More »

ACN Wins Direct Selling Association’s Award For Best Twitter Campaign
ACN was recognized for having the best Twitter Campaign in 2012 by the Direct Selling Association at the DSA’s Annual Communications & Marketing Conference held in Los Angeles.  More than 100 entries were submitted to the DSA’s Digital Media Awards, and ACN took home the top prize for our use of Twitter at ACN’s International Training Event in Charlotte, NC last September. View Winners »

ACN & Flash Wireless Select Devicescape's WiFI Offload Service
Flash Wireless, a wireless partner of ACN Inc., will integrate Devicescape's WiFi offload service into the core capabilities of the mobile offering sold through ACN's independent business owners. Read More »

ACN is Presenting Sponsor for Bronko Nagurski Football Award
For the second year in a row ACN, Inc. was the presenting sponsor of the Bronko Nagurski Football Award. This prestigious award honors the top collegiate defensive football player in the country, and is presented annually by the Charlotte Touchdown Club and the Football Writers Association of America. Read More »

Bronko Nagurski Awards Banquet Presented by ACN to Air on NFL Network
The Bronko Nagurski Trophy, presented annually to the nation’s top NCAA defensive football player, will be awarded during the annual Bronko Nagurski Awards Banquet scheduled for Monday, December 3 at the Westin Hotel in Charlotte. NFL Network’s broadcast of the event is scheduled for Friday, December 7 at 4:00 pm. View Press Release » | See Award Finalists »

Direct Selling News Ranks ACN #19 In Top 100
Direct Selling News ranked ACN #19 on its list of the top 100 direct selling companies in the world. View PDF »

ACN, Inc. Is An Admiral Sponsor For Big Brothers/Big Sisters Big Day At The Lake
ACN is a top tiered "Admiral Sponsor" at the Big Brothers/Big Sisters' 2012 event Big Day At The Lake, a day filled with boating, swimming, and fun for children who usually do not have the opportunity to do so. Read More »

ACN Recognized by DSA for Promoting Ethical Business Practices
In 2012, ACN was recognized for the third consecutive year by the Direct Selling Association for creating awareness of the DSA’s Code of Ethics, which serves to promote ethical business practices and consumer service. The DSA’s Code of Ethics ensures that member companies of the Direct Selling Association, like ACN, promote business practices that are clear and not misleading for customers and prospective Independent Business Owners. Read More »

ACN Featured in July Issue of Success from Home Magazine
Find out more about ACN in the July 2012 edition of Success from Home magazine, available on newsstands now. ACN Inc. is the world’s largest direct seller of telecommunications and essential services, which offers a remarkable home-based business opportunity to earn residual income on the services people need and use every day. Read More »

ACN Charity Golf Event Raised More Than $187,000 for Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte
The event, sponsored by ACN Global Reach Charities, raised $187,520 for the local Ronald McDonald House Chapter, exceeding last year’s gift by more than $10,000. The sold-out event welcomed 130 golfers and celebrities from across the U.S. to participate in the tournament. Read More »

Success from Home magazine
ACN was featured for the seventh time in the July issue of Success from Home magazine. The third-party publication contains the latest company, product and Co-Founder information, success stories from the 2012 Circle of Champions members, as well as success stories from more than 50 other ACN leading Independent Business Owners.

ACN offering of Panasonic phones makes an impact
ACN is profiled for choosing Panasonic phones for its DigitalTalk Express customers, enabling them to receive a simple, out-of-the-box phone system for small businesses. Read More »

ACN Meets Communication Needs of Small Businesses with DigitalTalk® Express
DigitalTalk® Express is the ideal solution for home offices and small businesses throughout the U.S., featuring all the traditional calling features a business would expect from its phone system. Read More »

ACN in USA Today
ACN is featured in the Friday/Weekend Edition of the USA Today September 23-25 as part of a special insert on the direct selling industry. The insert includes a special advertisement for ACN regarding its unique home-based business opportunity.

ACN Remembers September 11, 2001
On September 11, 2011, ACN partnered with the Charlotte Observer to commemorate the tragedy that took place one decade ago on September 11, 2001. ACN contributed by placing a one page advertisement in the special fold out section. Click here to view the advertisement.

ACN Gives Back to Charlotte During International Training Event
ACN donated more than $110,000 to the Ronald McDonald House during its recent Charlotte Event. Read More »

Success from Home magazine
ACN was featured for the sixth time in the August Issue of Success from Home magazine. With more than 80% of its content dedicated to ACN, the publication contains ACN's latest company and product information, success stories from ACN's 2011 Circle of Champions members and so much more!

Direct Selling News Ranks ACN #20 in Top 100
Direct Selling News ranked ACN #20 on its list of the top 100 direct selling companies in the world. View PDF

ACN Co-Founders receive DSN Bravo Award for Leadership
On April 27, 2011, ACN President and Co-Founder Greg Provenzano accepted the Direct Selling News' top award for 2010, the Bravo Award for Leadership on behalf of ACN's four Co-Founders. ACN's Co-Founders were selected above all other direct sales executives globally to accept this prestigious award.

ACN in the Wall Street Journal
On June 24, 2011, ACN was featured in the Wall Street Journal as part of a special Direct Selling News 40-page insert designed to show the strength, value and potential of the direct selling industry. ACN is featured as No. 20 on the list of top 100 direct selling companies in the world. The insert also includes a special advertisement for ACN, regarding its unique home-based business opportunity.

Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte Stays Connected Through ACN Global Reach Charities
ACN Global Reach Charities is providing the new house with DigitalTalk® digital phone service, Internet connection and video phones for staff and families to use... more »

ACN Recognized by DSA With "Success Award"
ACN, Inc. was recently named the recipient of the Direct Selling Association's "Success Award", one of the DSA's top honors ... more »

   
 

About the Company

 
 

ACN is the world's largest direct seller of telecommunications, energy and other essential services people need and use every day, offering highly competitive services to consumers and small businesses in North America, Europe, Pacific and Asia.

The company's outstanding product portfolio includes:

  • Digital Phone Service
  • Local and Long Distance
  • Wireless
  • Energy (Gas & Electricity)
  • Television
  • Home Security & Automation
  • High Speed Internet
  • Technical Support
  • ACN View

ACN Inc. is able to offer impressive alternatives to these services by marketing directly to consumers through thousands of commission-based Independent Business Owners worldwide who are able to distribute ACN's products at competitive prices. Co-Founders Greg Provenzano, Robert Stevanovski, Mike Cupisz and Tony Cupisz have many years of experience as independent business owners in the direct selling industry, which provides the company with a firm foundation.

Annual revenues today are more than $500 million. The company's success throughout North America led it to expand into Europe, Asia and the Pacific with operations currently in 23 countries – and growing. The company has been featured in a variety of highly respected business publications including Inc. Magazine, Success from Home, SUCCESS magazine, the Wall Street Journal and USA Today.