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Most of us can remember a time when our concerns about child safety were centered around concepts such as “Stranger Danger” on the playground, and “Stop, Drop and Roll” if there was a fire. Boy, have times changes. Internet connectivity has taken the world by storm, and a new level of safety concerns has arose. …

Spring is fast approaching. The snow is melting, the ground is thawing, and the warm weather makes an idyllic environment to continue our multi-million dollar Fiber-To-The-Home investment project in Malad. This complex project actually began back in fall of 2014, where months of planning and preparation led to a two year construction plan. This plan…

In spring 2016, ATC Communications was approached by Troy Estep from the Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital (in Malad, ID). Troy outlined the hospital’s need to replace the old, worn out windsock at the helicopter landing pad. The original windsock was constructed on a home-made pole, built out of electrical conduit, and had served its…

  Question: I’m not getting the Internet speeds I thought I would from my home’s Wi-Fi network. Are there things I can do to speed things up? Answer: If your Wi-Fi router is out of date or not set up correctly, it could be slowing you down. Here are some tips to help you maximize…

It finally happened. My 5 year old wireless router took its last breath and died. All of a sudden, my internet connectivity was GONE. Trust me when I say this – you never fully realize how much you depend on something until it’s GONE. My 6 year old daughter was immediately bored out of her…

The Malad Fiber Project is progressing rapidly! We’re on schedule to have everyone living within city limits connected by the end of 2015. Crews have been diligently working to bury conduit to homes and businesses – with nearly 95% of customers completed. Meanwhile, our interior wiring specialists have been working with each customer to make…

The day has finally come – you’ve bit the bullet and purchased your child a shiny new laptop or tablet for school.  In today’s digital age, teaching our youth to properly care for these high-end electronics can be like trying to nail Jell-O to a tree. J Fortunately, we’ve created a list of simple (yet…

If you’re tired of hefty satellite TV bills, then you’re not alone.  Millions of people worldwide have “cut the cord” so to speak, dumping traditional cable and satellite TV for cheaper, commitment free options.  Netflix, the leader in online video streaming, has over 48 million subscribers worldwide.  With numbers like that, it’s safe to assume…

Is your computer slowing to a crawl?  Does your internet suddenly “drop” when you’re online? Are you tired of those annoying pop-ups?  Nothing can be more frustrating than paying for internet service that you can’t use! And while it’s completely logical to think “My service is horrible! It never works right!” – there are actually…

First, we would like to thank each and every customer in Albion for their patience and understanding during this project. We are excited to announce that 99% of the fiber project has been completed in Albion. In fact, we will be finishing up the last of the fiber splices (connecting all the fiber together) this…