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 …
8 Tips to Maintain your Home Office Devices
8 Tips for Cleaning and Maintaining your Home Office Devices By Anthony Clubb, IT Networking Technician Just like with your home and vehicle, device maintenance should be part of your regular routine. It’s far cheaper than swapping burnt-out devices for new or used replacements, and it puts off the disruptive transition from one machine to …
Identify Phishing Red Flags on Your Mobile Device
Identify Phishing Red Flags on Your Mobile Device Mobile devices make email communication easy and convenient, but the smaller screens and e-mail app can limit what is or isn’t displayed, leaving us quick to click. People are ordering online items more than before and the bad guys know this. They continue to send phishing attempts …
Summer Fun – Social Distancing Style
Summer Fun – Social Distancing Style Summer is almost here and we know everyone is beyond ready to be outside. If you’re looking for some fun and safe things to do this summer, look no further. Check out our list of outdoor social distancing activities you and your family can do this summer. Hiking Spots Explore …
South Slope Annual Meeting 2020
South Slope Annual Meeting 2020 To ensure the safety of our members and employees during the COVID-19 pandemic, the South Slope 2020 Annual Meeting was conducted through a conference call at 9 a.m. on May 20th. As a cooperative, members of South Slope have the opportunity to run for the Board of Directors, serve on …
Slow Internet Solutions
Slow Internet Solutions You’re on a video chat while your spouse is streaming and your kids are gaming. Sound familiar? If your internet seems slow at times, check out our latest blog below for troubleshooting tips. Check All Devices The first thing to look at is if the other devices in the home are also …
What is fiber, and how does it benefit me?
What is fiber, and how does it benefit me? Internet service providers tout the benefits of a fiber connection, but do you as a user know what that means? Business Development Manager, Bre, is sending helpful information from home to help you understand what fiber is and how it can benefit you. To learn more …
South Slope May 2020 Newsletter
In the May newsletter, we give our members an update on how we are handling COVID-19. We also cover South Slope in the community, call before you dig and tips for staying healthy and connected. Read Newsletter …
South Slope Launches Fiber Network Build in Solon
South Slope Launches Fiber Network Build in Solon North Liberty, IA – (April 27, 2020) – South Slope Cooperative Communications is bringing fiber optic technology to homes and businesses in the city of Solon with construction of the network beginning in July. Solon residents and business owners within city limits are encouraged to …
Are You Missing Calls from Your Customers?
Are You Missing Calls from Your Customers? Our world is changing, and so are the ways your customers are reaching out to you. During the current COVID-19 pandemic, several of our customers have discovered the need to order additional phone lines to handle increased phone traffic. With the need for call ahead ordering and …