Watch out for IRS Scams
As the April filing deadline approaches, the Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers to be alert to tax time phone scams where aggressive criminals pose as IRS agents in hopes of stealing money or personal information. Here are some things the scammers often do,...
Broadband opens new health care frontiers
When I talk to state and local leaders, they say they’re pleased by what a broadband network can do in our homes, schools and businesses. But increasingly, the place where experts and leaders are most excited about broadband technology for rural America is at the...
Service for all genertions
One thing that’s great about our business is how our network can have a positive impact on so many people. Broadband benefits everyone from children to seniors — even if they use it for different things. In many instances, NCTC has served four, five, or even six...
North Central Security Services is now Preventia Security
North Central Telephone Cooperative, Inc. (NCTC) is proud to announce that as of November 1, Preventia Security will now be providing security services formerly provided by North Central Security Services (NCSS). The same great technicians will be providing your...
2018 Community Service Award
For 32 consecutive years, NCTC has honored a deserving individual in the community who makes a difference in the lives of those around them. This year’s recipient is a truly deserving individual, and like most people who put others first, he never wants any attention...
2018 Annual Meeting
NCTC’s 2018 Annual Members Meeting was held Sat., Nov 3. Several people were in attendance, and as always, everyone left with a nice gift. Entertainment began at noon by Kade Allen, a senior at Macon County High School. Kade played guitar and sang several Johnny Cash...
Thankful for world-class broadband in rural America
Lately, I’ve seen many commentators and public officials paint our nation’s digital divide with a broad brush. “Urban areas have great internet connectivity, and rural areas don’t,” they say. I’m thankful those people are wrong. I always enjoy taking time at...
Move over: Its the law
Utility workers now covered by the Move Over Law The law applies to motorists on all high- ways, not just four-lane. If it’s not safe to move over, slow down. The law no longer applies only to emergency. Now, any vehicle with flashing amber lights, including hazard...
Rural Broadband: A Key to American Prosperity
Groups study impact of broadband on rural prosperity Several national associations, nonprofits and government agencies joined forces throughout 2018 to examine the impact of broadband on life in rural America. The Farm Foundation, a nonpartisan agricultural policy...