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Name: Margaret Corlett Title: Regulatory Compliance Location: Elkader Personal Information: I have a husband, 2 adult children, and 1 grandchild that continue to live in northeast Iowa. We enjoy spending time with family and friends in the area. Hobbies: Don’t really have any. I watch TV or zone in my free-time (ha). Productivity Tip: I […]
Survive Winter Temps the “Smart” Way Winter is upon us—and with it are cold temperatures, heavy snowfalls and ice, and dry, chafing air. While parts of the country are lovely in winter, there’s no escaping the fact that colder temperatures and bleak weather can take their toll. Wintry weather also brings higher energy expenses. Home […]
Though many parents may be skeptical about their teen’s passion for video gaming (and the seemingly extensive number of hours they play them), they might be surprised—and even impressed—by the economic opportunities brought about by gaming, especially in competitive esports. And perhaps the most eye-poppingly impressive statistic parents and their college-bound kids should be aware […]
Smart home automation refers to the use of technology to control and automate various aspects of a home, enhancing convenience and efficiency. This involves connecting and remotely managing devices such as lights, thermostats, security cameras, and appliances through a central system or a smartphone app. The goal is to create an interconnected ecosystem that allows […]
Every once in a while, we at Alpine Communications get a complaint about call disruption—a formal term for a frustrating concept usually referred to as a “dropped call.” And we totally share in your frustration. There can be a few reasons why a call may terminate unexpectedly, from standard technical or weather-related hiccups to more […]
According to D. Hardawar, Senior Editor at Engadget, the VR headset market has begun to mature. So, if you’ve been holding out to buy a headset, you chose wisely. Headsets have come a long way since the launch of the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive six years ago. The Meta Quest 3 has just come […]
Take a Shot at Winning the Cover Enter Alpine’s Directory Photo Contest today! Alpine Communications is looking for unique photos that represent the communities we serve, so we can put them on the cover of our 2023-2024 Northeast Iowa Regional Telephone Directory. Thousands of copies are distributed around Northeast Iowa during the year. Alpine’s Directory […]
Take a Shot at Winning the Cover Enter Alpine’s Directory Photo Contest today! Alpine Communications is looking for unique photos that represent the communities we serve, so we can put them on the cover of our 2022-2023 Northeast Iowa Regional Telephone Directory. Thousands of copies are distributed around Northeast Iowa, Southern Minnesota, and Southwest Wisconsin […]
As of August 2, 2021, the following networks will be removed from Alpine’s FusionTV channel lineup: Channel 1023 – KCRG 9.3 Antenna Channel 1024 – KCRG 9.4 Heroes & Icons Channel 1025 – KCRG 9.5 StartTV Channel 1026 – KCRG 9.6 Circle GrayTV, owners of KCRG, have discontinued the broadcast of these stations. Please contact […]
Alpine Communications is pleased to announce that additional games will be available for the Iowa state high school baseball tournament on FusionTV’s Iowa High School Sports Network (IHSSN) – channels 1061 and 1461 (HD). Monday, July 26: 1A QF – Carroll, IA Grundy Center (8) vs. Remsen St. Mary’s (1) – 11:00 a.m. New London […]
Alpine Communications’ Alpinecom.net email platform will undergo maintenance to update the platform and deploy an integrated SPAM solution on Tuesday, July 27th. The maintenance will require some backend work that will begin at 9:00 pm Central Standard Time. You will continue to have access to webmail and email throughout the maintenance, but there may be […]
Alpine Communications is pleased to announce that we will be making a significant investment to expand the 100% fiber-optic Fusion Network to homes in select areas of rural Elkader in 2021. Homes, farms, and businesses will benefit from the 100% fiber-optic Fusion Network. Alpine’s future-proof fiber-optic network delivers ultra-fast, reliable internet service. We are making […]