Adee believed that the future of the telephone meant rapid growth across the entire nation and the world, providing everyone with the opportunity to communicate with one another efficiently and economically. He envisioned this better communications system should be made available as soon as possible to the people and businesses in the growing Delhi area.

Taking the initiative, he gathered the support of several local investors to launch the Delhi Telephone Company. In the era rural telephone service that was provided through makeshift "farmers' lines" strung up on short poles and fence posts. The phone company started with a total of 124 subscribers and has since grown to nearly 5000 access lines.

The restoration of the Adee house in 1979 was a significant event in the company's history. The renovation was accomplished to provide the current business office space for the modern telephone company. The majority of recent changes to the company have come in the form of new technology. Caller Identification, Video Conferencing, Custom Calling and Class features as well as Voice Mail are all services currently being offered by the modern Delhi Telephone Company.