3 Tips for a Better Internet Connection
“Daaaaad, is the Wi-Fi down?” “Hey kids, get off your games. I can’t get on Zoom.” If this sounds familiar, check out our tips for a better internet connection! 1. Testing Your Speed If you see the dreaded spinning circle of buffering, your internet plan may not be fast enough. First, you’ll want to test …
Simplifying Internet Terminology
Have you ever wondered what all the terminology used in internet packages really means? What is upload speed, download speed, megabits, kilobits, Wi-Fi? Let’s break it down. Download speed refers to the rate that data travels from the World Wide Web to your computer, laptop or smartphone and upload speed is the rate that data …
South Slope Launches Fiber Network Build in Oxford
North Liberty, IA – (July 30, 2021) – South Slope Cooperative Communications is bringing fiber optic technology to homes and businesses in the city of Oxford with construction of the network beginning in August. Oxford residents and business owners within city limits are encouraged to call South Slope at 319-626-2211 or visit southslopefiber.com to sign …
Powering your landline phone in a power outage
Having a landline phone can provide security in a power outage but there are important things you should know. If your landline phone service is on the South Slope fiber network, it relies on electricity to work. In a power outage, the battery backup unit will supply power to the landline phone for up to …
10 Cool Ways to Use Alexa
“Alexa, play 80s hits” is my go-to but as I have found through talking to my Alexa expert friend and coworker, Krystin, there is SO MUCH MORE I can do! Here are 10 favorites: Ask Alexa – Similar to a manual Google search but voice-activated. This can be particularly helpful for answers to those random …
South Slope Provides Grants to Support Local Organizations
South Slope Cooperative Communications and Aureon are pleased to announce that matching charity grants have been awarded to the Amana Firefighters Association, the North Liberty Community Library, the North Liberty Community Pantry and the Swisher Community Library. Upon reviewing an abundance of applications, the Aureon Charity Grant Committee delegated funds to projects committed to the …
South Slope Upgrades ‘First of Its Kind’ Data Network
South Slope Cooperative Communications has deployed a Cisco 200 Gigabit transport network to upgrade their current network and meet the growing capacity demands in their service area. South Slope utilizes its network to deliver voice, data, and video services along with a variety of business services to customers throughout eastern Iowa. South Slope Director of …
Tuesday Tip Video: Bre talks about the Refer a Buyer program for realtors
In today’s Tuesday Tip, Business Development Manager Bre Horstman shares information on our Refer a Buyer program for realtors! Check out her video and then learn more at southslope.com/sellhomesfast! Over 150 local realtors have already signed up for this rewards program. …
South Slope Presents Non-Profits with Grants
South Slope Cooperative Communications and Aureon are pleased to announce that matching charity grants have been awarded to the North Liberty Community Pantry, the North Liberty Optimist Club, Wishes for Wildlife, and the Amana Firefighters Association. Upon reviewing an abundance of applications, the Aureon Charity Grant Committee delegated funds to projects committed to the betterment …
South Slope Announces Local Scholarship Winners
South Slope Cooperative Communications Company is proud to announce local scholarship winners. Jacob Heit, a Benton Community High School senior, won a $3,000 Aureon Scholarship in partnership with South Slope Cooperative Communications, to attend the University of Iowa. The Aureon Scholarship Program supports students pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Anna Fox, …