Cooperatives carry a Remarkable legacy
I magine the headlines if this happened today — a group of rural Tennessee residents raises money to build their own internet network because corporate internet providers determined their area didn’t deserve coverage. But that seemingly sensational situation is how...
Your Wi-Fi Signal
What’s getting in the way of your signal? Wi-Fi makes internet service available to a wide range of devices without physically connecting them to your router. However, it’s important to remember that the strength and quality of your signal can be influenced by...
Scam Alert
*** IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT *** Recently a person(s) placed several job ads on online job boards & print media listing an open “Call Center Rep” position. Although this person(s) claims to be NCTC’s Hiring Manager, he/she is NOT affiliated with NCTC in any manner....
Are you well-connected?
S top and count with me for a moment. How many internet-connected devices do you have in your home? For many of us, smartphones and computers are the first obvious devices that come to mind, but what other devices are there? How about tablets? Any smart TVs or...
Telemedicine is key to rural health
Broadband internet access is making a real difference in the lives of people across rural America. I see it whenever I travel to the states where telecommunications companies like this one are building advanced networks to reach those in hard-to-serve regions....
Social Medial & Privacy
Study: Social media use is growing. But so are privacy concerns. By Jen Calhoun About seven out of every 10 american adults use some kind of social media, but it doesn’t mean they don’t have worries about it. A recent Pew Research Center study found...
Johnny McClanahan Named NCTC President and CEO
The North Central Telephone Cooperative board of directors has removed the “Interim” title and elected to name Johnny McClanahan the permanent President and CEO of the cooperative. The board has been impressed with McClanahan’s leadership and is confident that, under...
Net Neutrality
Although the law is changing – we are not. We can’t speak for what other profit-driven corporate telecommunications providers may do, but we have been ‘net neutral’ and will stay that way because it’s the right thing to do for our customers. We...
Years of Service
Thanks for your Years of Service Adam Milby • Shannon Carter • Casandra Mercer • Johnny McClanahan, CEO • Laurie East • Cody Cherry • Eric Ramsey Cody Cherry Eric Ramsey Adam Milby Shannon Carter Casandra Mercer Laurie...
FRS Washington D.C. Youth Tour
Foundation of Rural Service Washington D. C Youth Tour Congratulations to Rachel Foster, Allen Co-Scottsville High School and Kailey Holland, Red Boiling Springs High School. Every summer, the FRS (Foundation for Rural Service) Youth Tour brings together high school...