"It shall be the aim of the Pioneer Telephone Association, Inc. to provide dependable area-wide telephone service on the cooperative plan and at the lowest cost consistent with sound economy and good management." - From the January 16, 1951 Board of Directors Meeting The technology and services have changed since 1951, but Pioneer Communication's commitment to affordable service has not. In addition to local telephone and long distance services, Pioneer Communications also offers Internet service and cable television to our customers. We are proud to serve the people of Southwest Kansas.