Here's a brief history of ACN Group, just for future references when we discuss this company.

ACN group got its roots planted back in the 1990s when Robert Stevanovski, Greg Provenzano, and Tony and Mike Cupisz who were twin brothers. At the time they were friends/associates and seemed to have the experience in differing fields to compliment each other, so in 1992 they put their resources together and formed the American Communications Network, Inc. They established a structure, and gathered some manpower and were officially open in January of 1993 with approximately twenty reps. They actually managed to rake in about two million dollars the first year, which is pretty substantial and definitely a success.

Originally, ACN acted as a marketing arm for a long-distance service reseller known as LCI Communications, which lasted about 5 years until LCI was bought out by Qwest Communications. One of the highlights, and most helpful things that really propelled ACN was their appearance in INC. Magazine as part of the publication's Inc. 500 list, for rapidly growing private companies. ACN held the number 2 spot, which was anything but shabby, and they were doing it with an annual revenue of $98.1 million. As was stated in another thread, yesterday I believe, ACN got even more popular in 2006 with the endorsement and highly publicated approval of multi-billionaire and Apprentice executive producer, Donald J. Trump. Trump has appeared at various talks and ACN International Training Events where he has publically stated time and time again, that he praises the company's founders, business model, and the not so popular video phone.

Speaking of which, ACN group purchased over $50 million dollars worth of videophone equipment from WorldGate Communications. This was part of a deal that included purchasing all outstanding debentures of WorldGate's senior secured creditor, YA Global Investments, via its investment proxy, WGI Investors. More recently, ACN has managed to set up a launch in Seoul, South Korea. For all the bad things people seem to say about ACN, one can't deny that they seem to utilize an amazingly successful formula, and I remain puzzled as to the contrast between an increasingly negative reputation, and yet highly visible success.

These guys are tools, if for no other reason than the fact that their popularity is 100% based on Donald Trump, who is a jerk. Look at all the hate feedback for ACN, yet somehow they seem to thrive, maintain good standing with the BBB, manage to remain a member of the DSA, and still remain in a state of growth despite tons of bad feedback. My belief is that Trump is the reason, and for all the bad things people can say about the guy, he's no idiot, and he knows business, public relations, and even politics to a degree. He's also a major icon, so pretty much what he says is gold to certain, "disciple" types. If he backs ACN, then they can send dried dog poo pretzels in place of video phones and still have a wonderful reputation with the people that matter.

Excellent reply Global, and I very much appreciate your response. If I understand you correctly, you're saying that Telstra and Optus are affiliated in someway with ACN? You said you were charged a plan changing fee, so I assumed that somehow Telstra or Optus was handling one of ACN's services there in Australia. Great to have an Australian member here by the way, always wonderful to get some mlm insight from another part of the world. I can't speak for anyone else, but I'm assuming Wallace and others were expressing not so much that ACN is a pyramid scheme, but that the overall quality of the mlm plan itself just doesn't have a place for the majority of people wanting to get involved. I'm really surprised to hear that you like the phone because here in America it seems there are many other brands that offer similar products for smaller prices, and I'm certain that those same products, or at least many of them are also available in Australia, Europe, and Asia. Are you officially an ACN rep? Have you experienced a great deal of success in building a network and selling the product? Many people here have experienced a great deal of trouble dealing with ACN especially when it comes to refunds and the quality of the phone.

I'm not exactly impressed with your opinions about too many things from what I've read on this forum, and to be honest, I can barely take much of it seriously. When it comes to ACN, you really have no idea what you're talking about and the ignorance shines right on through.ACN is growing as rapidly as it is because it is a great company that provides a great service, and because these so called "complaints" are literally rumors, and they are the only negative things anyone can find. When you set out to deliberately slander a good company name then all you have to go by are rumors and cheap attacks. ACN representatives DO NOT harass anyone, their jobs are to help people build successful businesses and to help them save money. ACN representatives are not pushy or aggressive, we simply want nothing more than to see people make something of their lives, and in turn become a successful part of ACN, and we're doing just that. We provide you with the opportunity, the money, the training and the drive. It's all there but it still requires work and following the business model that was laid down. The residual income is amazing, but its a program, its an opportunity,but not a guarantee, not a package that you pay for with one hand while the other waits for success, you have to build it.

All I here you people talk about are these myths, these loser blogs from those that COULDN'T. You read all this malarkey and believe every word, yet you can see that ACN is thriving, does that make much sense to you? No it doesn't, you've both admitted it, and yet you would rather sit there wondering why that is, instead of follow the common sense that seems to be lacking. Well that common sense should tell you that the crap you're reading is just that; crap. Stay away from pissedconsumer, ripoff.com or watchdog, or any of that junk, look at the names, what do you think all the content will consist of? Stay away from blogs, they have evolved into something else entirely, and are at the whim of every business, and those who wish to crucify them. Most blogs are maintained by failures that couldn't make it work, and are venting their frustrations out on the world. Oh it couldn't be ME that failed, absolutely not, it was ACN! Yeah..right.This little negative community is made up of the people that didn't do what was necessary to succeed, plain and simple. They didn't take the readily available advice from the current champions, they didn't study the model, they didn't prepare and do their homework, and now they're sitting on their ass writing blogs when really they should be writing about themselves.

The people you need to talk to are those involved in the company right now, they will guide you accurately, and few of them will tell you they are drowning in dollars, but most of them will tell you they are surfing on them, trust me. It takes an average of 2 to 5 years of hard work, dedication and creativity to build a successful business. Most thin skins quit in 3, because they expect too much, too fast, with too little effort. Use common sense and think for yourself, don't rely on others for the truth when it is readily visible.ACN's business model is basically the same as your basic American one.

Oh, and tell me, what exactly is it you have against Donald Trump anyway? If he does run for president it won't be the man's first rodeo with the media. He's a phenomenal business man and sees in ACN what should be seen;quality. Having the experience Trump has with the media and making deals, is exactly what it takes to become president these days, and with the current clown we have, I should think you'd welcome any change.You have to respect a feller that doesn't tip toe around anything because it means we know what we're getting should he in fact run for office.No one can tell for certain whether or not he is serious about restoring fiscal balance and limiting the Federal government, but if he is, you can bet your bottom dollar I would consider him.