Announcements

Fusion Fiber Optic Network Launches in Elgin

Alpine Communications Launches FusionTV and Faster Internet Speeds on Fiber Network in Elgin Elgin, Iowa, March 1, 2015 – After much anticipation, the future of television and Internet service has arrived to hundreds of Elgin residents as Alpine Communications announces the launch the Fusion Network along with enhanced digital TV service and Fusion Internet service.  FusionTV […]

Are all your devices slowing down your Internet speed?

Having all your devices connected to a basic Internet connection can really inhibit your online activities. Recently, studies have shown that U.S. homes have an average of 6 devices connected to the Internet. Consider how many devices you have in your home using your Internet connection. For example, how many smartphones, entertainment devices like Xbox […]

HGTV, Food Network, and More Added to Alpine’s WTVE

Alpine Communications is pleased to announce the addition of five new networks to our WatchTVEverywhere lineup: Food Network HGTV Travel Channel DIY Network Cooking Channel Take your favorite shows and inspiration on the go with full episode streaming on your computer, iPhone, iPad, or Android device. http://www.hgtv.com/about-us/hgtv-on-the-go Register for WatchTVEverywhere today for FREE as a […]

Cash for College – Apply Today for Local Scholarship Opportunities

Alpine Communications has teamed up with The Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) and the Iowa Communications Alliance to offer three scholarship opportunities to our service areas’ high school seniors. The FRS college scholarship program awards twenty-five scholarships in the amount of $2,500 to winning applicants across the nation. Eligibility requirements and the application can be downloaded from […]

Register Today for Free Internet Workshops

Try one of Alpine’s FREE technology workshops to help you maximize your @Alpinecom.net email or learn about social media. Workshops are held at the Alpine Communications Business Office in Elkader and are free to all Alpine Internet customers. Training lasts approximately one hour and class sizes are limited. Register today by calling (563) 245-4000 or register below. INTRO TO […]

Security Threat Alert! Rovnix Evolving

Security Threat Alert! Rovnix Evolving Recent information has exposed that a popular open-sourced botnet has had an increased resistance to Internet security. The threat known as Rovnix virus (also called papras/ursnif/gozi by other AV vendors) continues to evolve and morph into different versions infecting PCs and mobile devices. First detected April 2014, the Rovnix virus […]

West Union – Tell Us What You Think and Enter to Win $100

Complete Alpine’s Survey and Enter to Win $100 Complete our survey by February 4, 2015  and you will be entered in a drawing to win one of two $100 cash prizes! Click to take the business survey – https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WestUnionIABusSurvey2015 Click to take the residential survey – https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WestUnionIAResSurvey2015 Alpine Communications has been serving West Union with wireless high-speed Internet since 2002 […]

Critical Information Regarding Upcoming Email Changes

Please be aware that Alpine Communications will be making important technical updates, in the coming weeks, which will impact users of email software (like Outlook and Mac Mail) and all users of our current webmail system (Gmail).  Specifically, we will be transitioning you to a new webmail platform (to replace Gmail). This new webmail system […]

We’re Negotiating to Bring You the Best TV Values Possible

We’re Negotiating to Bring You the Best TV Values Possible Every three years, cable TV providers are required by law to receive permission from local broadcasters (ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC) to retransmit their signals to customers. Alpine Communications is currently negotiating with these broadcasters for retransmission consent fees — what we and other providers […]

9th Annual Dinner Winners

Congratulations to the Grand Prize Drawing winners from the 9th Annual Customer Appreciation Dinner last Thursday: Kandi Deshaw, Elkader – One Year of Gold InternetAlexia Funk, Garber – Roku HDPaul Kregel, Guttenberg – Lenovo Yoga 10″ TabletBob Hauber, Elkader – FX Martini Set and HBO Box SetsBryon Kuehl, Elkader – Samsung 39″ HDTVConnie Ruhser, Elkader – […]