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2021 ODeen K. Redman Scholarship Recipients
We are proud to award local graduating seniors with scholarship awards again this spring. Four local seniors from Malad, Raft River, Mackay and Butte County were all awarded $1,000 and honored as our 2021 ODeen K. Redman Memorial Scholarship recipients. ODeen was the president & CEO of ATC Communications from 1965-2013. He witnessed the growth…
Read MoreMalad Customer Appreciation Day
To show our appreciation to our loyal customers, we invite you to spend the evening with us! We are sponsoring a free BBQ at the Malad City Park on June 14 at 5:00pm with prizes, a photo booth, face painting, a balloon artist and more! PLEASE JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF FUN AND ENTERTAINMENT!
Read MoreWhat is the Difference Between 5G Wifi and 5G Cellular?
We are going to preface this post by saying you are not alone if you thought 5G Wifi and 5G Cellular were synonymous. They have the same name and share similar technology, but they are not the same thing. To break it down simply, “5G Wifi” technically called 5GHz (gigahertz) is a frequency band and…
Read MoreThe Emergency Broadband Benefit
The Emergency Broadband Benefit is an FCC program to help households struggling to pay for internet service during the pandemic. This new benefit will connect eligible households to jobs, critical healthcare services, and virtual classrooms. About the Emergency Broadband Benefit The Emergency Broadband Benefit will provide a discount of up to $50 per month towards…
Read MoreStart Streaming Today
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Read MoreScholarships For High School Graduates
ODEEN K. REDMAN SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: We are pleased to continue our ODeen K. Redman Memorial Scholarship in 2021! ODeen was the president & CEO of ATC Communications from 1965-2013. Being a civic leader and forward thinking innovator, ODeen was the driving force behind ATC’s successful expansion from basic switchboard operations, to top end fiber optic…
Read MoreThree Types of Broadband Connections We Offer
Scrolling through social media, streaming the latest binge-worthy Netflix show, sending and receiving emails – all of these activities require a broadband connection. In today’s blog post we cover the three different types of technologies we use to deliver internet to your home or business. DSL DSL, Digital Subscriber Line, transmits data over traditional…
Read More24/7 Tech Support
24/7 tech support is here to help you when you are experiencing internet and/or phone issues when we are out of the office. The support number is 1-800-671-5335. It’s a FREE 24/7 service for our customers. Please call this number if you run into issues outside of office hours. Our office hours are Monday-Friday 9…
Read MoreFive Tips for Great Wifi
Below are some helpful tips to consider when experiencing a slow or weak Wifi signal. 1. Location Matters Place your router in a central location, off the floor, for optimal coverage through your house. Avoid corners, and placement near metal objects. 2. Router Frequency 2.4 GHz can penetrate walls, and can reach farther distances, but may perform…
Read MoreWhat is Bandwidth?
Think of bandwidth in terms of a highway. The highway is the network connection (wifi) and the cars are the data. The more lanes a highway has, the faster the cars can travel. Essentially more bandwidth equals a faster rate in which information can be transferred. As you use more web connected devices…
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