Communications Industry News
Get Ready To Change The Way You Make Local Calls
As you’ve probably heard by now, the Idaho Public Utilities Commission has added a new area code to the state of Idaho. This means that Idaho now has TWO area codes: 208 & 986. Will I have to change my area code or telephone number? NO. You will keep your exisitng telephone number and area…
Read MoreDid Santa Bring You A New Gadget?
At ATC, we want you to get the MOST out of your Internet! Which means making sure you have ENOUGH speed for all those nifty new devices Santa brought! Remember, Netflix recommends a minimum speed of 5 Mbps to stream HD video on just one device! If your household has multiple devices (laptop, smart TV,…
Read MoreTired of Waiting?
Does your Netflix take too long to load? Does it sometimes stall or “buffer” during play? Nothing is more frustrating than trying to watch a movie that constantly stalls or has extremely poor picture quality. But don’t worry – We’re here to help fix it! Did You Know? Netflix recommends a minimum 5 Mbps Internet…
Read MoreNew Area Code Coming to Idaho in 2017
Heads up, fellow Idahoans: There’s something new headed our way. The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has unanimously decided to implement a new area code for this potato-lovin’ state. The new area code of 986 will be fully implemented by 2018, with a “phase-in” stage (designed to prepare the Gem State) beginning near the end of…
Read MoreAbandoned Calls
We are right in the middle of dinner, I hear that ring, the same ring I hear every night at about the same time. I stare at the phone knowing that when I get up to answer it, no one will be on the other end, but I just can’t let it ring. So, I…
Read MoreFCC Acknowledges Rural Call Completion Issues
Have you had poor call quality, dropped calls, and phantom ringing? If so, you’re not alone. This issue has been plaguing rural carriers for months and the FCC is finally addressing the issue: Excerpt from their blog post: Rural “call completion” problems are a serious issue that the Commission has been grappling with over the…
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