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VPNs: Ultimate Security Solution or Privacy Risk?

Virtual Private Networks are powerful tools used by IT professionals for very specific purposes. Every day internet users have looked at VPNs as a silver bullet for privacy. There are many scary privacy risks in using a VPN. This article dives into the concerns everyday internet users should consider before using a VPN.

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Keeping Your Kids Safe Online: What Every Parent Needs to Know

A look at the dangers awaiting kids online and what parents can do to help keep their children safe online.

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Unplugged Summer: Put the Screen Down and Get Outside

Screens have become a major part of our family's lives. But extended screen time has been shown to have harmful effects. Instead of spending the summer on your phone or watching tv, get your family outside and enjoy some good quality time.

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CentraCom Announces Extended Broadband Discount (EBD) for Current ACP Recipients

CentraCom announced its Extended Broadband Discount (EBD) program. This initiative is designed to bridge the gap for current Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) recipients after the FCC discontinued the program due to a lack of funding.

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2024 Scholarships Awarded

CentraCom announces the winners of scholarships. We received many applications from highly qualified candidates from each of our service areas.

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How to Extend Your Home Wi-Fi to Your Yard

With CentraCom's CentraWifi Blast Router, you can install our CentraWifi Blast Mesh Extender system to extend the same powerful internet experience to every corner of you house and to your yard.

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Fiber, Cable, Wireless, What's the Difference?

CentraCom uses fiber optics, cable modems, and fixed wireless technologies to bring the best internet experience possible to every home in our coverage areas. Learn more about how CentraCom technicians use the different infrastructure technologies.

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Protect Youself from Computer Virus and Malware

Scammers can use these tools to steal personal information, shut down networks, or hold your computer ransom.

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Learn How to Spot Common Phone and Text Message Scams

Phone and text scams are becoming more common these days. You may have noticed an increase in the number of text messages and calls that appear to be legitimate but are fraudulent.

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Staying Safe in a Digital World

In a world where everything from personal communication to financial transactions and critical infrastructure relies on digital networks, the integrity and security of these systems are essential.

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CentraCom Introduces Bark

CentraCom is committed to providing cutting-edge solutions that empower families to navigate the digital landscape safely.

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CentraCom to acquire Manti Telephone Company

CentraCom, a leading provider of telecommunications and broadband services in Utah, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Manti Telephone Company (MTC) and its sister companies, Manti Tele Communications Company (MTCC), and AFConnect (AFI).

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2023 Scholarships Awarded

CentraCom announces the winners of scholarships. We received many applications from highly qualified candidates from each of our service areas.

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CentraCom Partners with Spectrum Academy

CentraCom is committed to doing its part by partnering with various charitable organizations and supporting local events.

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Tech Ridge Teaming Up With CentraCom To Provide FTTP For Modern Urban Center

Tech Ridge and CentraCom partnering to integrate fiber into Tech Ridge’s office, retail, and residential offerings.

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Spring 2023 Reception Issues Related to Satellite Sun Outages

For a two-week period in both the spring and fall, you may experience some degree of video interference due to a phenomenon known as sun outages.

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Protect ALL your devices

All of the interconnected devices may leave you more vulnerable to security issues.

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Avoid Spyware

Spyware is generally malicious software designed to enter your computer device, gather data about you, and forward it to a third-party without your consent.

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Avoid Phishing Emails

Over 75% of cyber-attacks start with someone opening a malicious email.

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Online Peace of Mind

If an email account acts as a singular hub for your other services, a single compromise can snowball into the hijack of many accounts and services.

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Stay Cyber Safe

Everything from your web browsing to mobile devices and the smart devices installed in your home has the potential to erode our privacy and personal security.

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The Top Apps Parents Should Know Their Kids Are Using

As kids get older, they become more interested in using apps on their smartphones and tablets. While some apps are perfectly safe and age-appropriate, others can be dangerous for children. As a parent, it's important to be aware of the most popular apps your kids are using, so you can make sure they're staying safe online.

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2022 Scholarships Awarded

CentraCom announces the winners of scholarships. We received many applications from highly qualified candidates from each of our service areas.

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It's Your Lucky Day

Inflation got you feeling down? Do a leprechaun jig because it’s your lucky day! We have some news that will make you smile. This March, CentraCom is dropping the price of CentraGaurd to $3.95 per month. Considering all the benefits of CentraGuard through the CentraWiFi Hub, a price drop is a great deal!

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Protect yourself and loved ones from fraud

According to the Senate Special Committee on Aging, seniors lost approximately $3 billion to scams in 2020. Scammers use many channels, including phone calls, text messages, emails, voicemail and social media sites. Watch out for these common tactics:

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What is the ideal placement scenario for your Wi-Fi router?

To enjoy the best possible online experience, your router needs to be able to send out a strong signal to your wireless devices, wherever you are in your home.

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2021 Community Service Project: Salina, Utah

CentraCom is dedicated to serving and giving back to our local communities. Several of our employees gathered together in Salina, Utah to do a community service project. Here is a little recap of the project

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CentraCom Announces Purchase of NeboNet

CentraCom today announced the acquisition of NeboNet, a fixed wireless Internet Service Provider located in Nephi, Utah.

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2021 Scholarships Awarded

CentraCom announces the winners of scholarships. We received many applications from highly qualified candidates from each of our service areas.

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What factors affect connection speeds?

Getting fast, reliable Wi-Fi in our home networks is essential. We connect more devices than ever to Wi-Fi, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, and a growing list of smart devices.

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Wi-Fi boosters, repeaters, extenders & Mesh Wi-Fi: What’s the difference?

With more and more connected devices and constant online activity in our homes, we all want to get the fastest, most reliable Wi-Fi possible.

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Understanding dual-band Wi-Fi routers

The latest Wi-Fi routers are faster and more versatile than ever, offering many powerful new features. One important feature makes it possible for the router to send data over two different radio frequencies or “bands”: the 2.4 GHz band and the 5 GHz band. Routers that use both bands are called “dual-band” routers.

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What’s the difference between the Internet & Wi-Fi?

Is Wi-Fi the same as the Internet? No, it’s not. And with home networks getting more sophisticated all the time, with more and more connected devices, it’s helpful to have a clear understanding of the difference between the two.

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The best Wi-Fi Router Placement for strong signal throughout your home

To enjoy the best possible online experience, your router needs to be able to send out a strong signal to your wireless devices, wherever you are in your home.

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“Do Your Part #BeCyberSmart“

“Do Your Part #BeCyberSmart“ is the Theme for October’s Nation Cybersecurity Awareness Month

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Fall 2020 Reception Issues Related to Satellite Sun Outages

For a two-week period in both the spring and fall, you may experience some degree of video interference due to a phenomenon known as sun outages.

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CentraCom Donates Over $70,000 To Local Schools, Charities And Foundations.

CentraCom today announced the donation of over $70,000 to local school districts, charitable organizations, and medical foundations.

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2020 Scholarships Awarded

CentraCom announces the winners of scholarships. We received many applications from highly qualified candidates from each of our service areas.

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CoVid-19 Message

At CentraCom, safety is a core belief. We understand the uncertainty you may be experiencing surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19). We want to assure you that the health and well-being of our customers, employees and communities is our top priority.

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Christmas in the office

Our staff is in the holiday spirit with many creative decorations in their offices and work areas.

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2019 CentraCom Employees Donate to Charity

This year the employees donated over $4,400 and the CentraCom executives looked for the best place to use the donations.

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2019 Community Service Project: Nephi, Utah

CentraCom is dedicated to serving and giving back to our local communities. Several of our employees gathered together in Nephi, Utah to do a community service project. Here is a little recap of the project

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NBC, Fox, AMC, FXX and five more HD channels added

New HD channels added: NBC Sports, Fox Sports 2, Golf, AMC, MTV2, Nick, FXX, Hallmark and Game Show Network.

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2019 Scholarships Awarded

CentraCom announces the winners of scholarships. We received many applications from highly qualified candidates from each of our service areas.

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Spring 2019 Reception Issues Related to Satellite Sun Outages

For a two-week period in both the spring and fall, you may experience some degree of video interference due to a phenomenon known as sun outages.

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Technology Terms for those who feel they are in the stuck in the “Dark Ages”

There is nothing to be ashamed of if you can’t keep up. We are here to help. Here is a “cheat sheet” list of basic terms and definitions.

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All-Time Favorite Christmas Movie Bucket List

Whether its thoughts of a magical time in our youth, or when our kids were young, or a special Christmas we spent with someone we miss, there is nothing that makes you feel more warm and festive than a jolly good holiday flick.

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Tech Gifts for Everyone on your List

It’s Cyber Monday and all this week you can get sales on a ton of great tech gifts online.

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The internet speed you need for the holidays

The holidays are a great time for family and friends to gather together and enjoy each other’s company. CentraCom is here for you with several ways to help you provide Wi-Fi service for your guests without slowing down your service.

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Smart Doorbells for Home Security

Smart doorbell cameras are for people who like to screen their visitors the way they screen their calls.

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AT&T SportsNet now available on WatchTVEverywhere

Jazz, Rockies and Golden Knights games available on WatchTVEverywhere.

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Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas kicks off

Hallmark Channel announces biggest original holiday slate in network history.

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Fall 2018 Reception Issues Related to Satellite Sun Outages

For a two-week period in both the spring and fall, you may experience some degree of video interference due to a phenomena known as sun outages.

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2018 Scholarships Awarded

CentraCom announces the winners of scholarships. We received many applications from highly qualified candidates from each of our service areas.

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Authorities warn of Russian attacks on routers

Authorities warn of Russian attacks on routers

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Spring 2018 Reception Issues Related to Satellite Sun Outages

For a two-week period in both the spring and fall, you may experience some degree of video interference due to a phenomena known as sun outages.

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CentraCom giving away six scholarships for 2018

CentraCom is giving away six scholarships with a value of up to $1250. The scholarship may be used for any college expense, such as tuition, books, housing, etc.

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2018 Winter Olympics from PeongChang South Korea

How to watch the 2018 Winter Olympics from PeongChang South Korea February 8-25

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2017 Scholarships Awarded

CentraCom announces the winners of six $1250 scholarships to Snow College. We received many applications from highly qualified candidates from each of our service areas.

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How rearranging your furniture can improve your Wi-Fi signal

Here are five simple ways to strengthen your Wi-Fi signal today.

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CentraCom giving away six scholarships for 2017

CentraCom is giving away six scholarships with a value of up to $1250. The scholarship may be used for any college expense, such as tuition, books, housing, etc.

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2A and 3A Basketball Tournament

CentraCom Channel 10 streaming every game of the 2A and 3A Basketball Tournament.

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AMC and BBC America now available on WatchTVEverywhere

AMC, BBC America, IFC and We TV available on WatchTVEverywhere.

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Fall 2016 Reception Issues Related to Satellite Sun Outages

For a two-week period in both the spring and fall, you may experience some degree of video interference due to a phenomena known as sun outages.

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Beware of phone scams

We've noticed an increase in phone scams in the last few weeks.

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How to Stop Windows 10 From Uploading Updates to Other PCs Over the Internet

Windows 10 includes a new peer-to-peer download feature for updates and Windows Store apps.

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2016 Scholarships Awarded

CentraCom announces the winners of three $1250 scholarships to Snow College and three $500 scholarships to other schools. We received many applications from highly qualified candidates from each of our service areas.

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Fox News now available on WatchTVEverywhere

Fox News and Fox Business available on WatchTVEverywhere.

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CentraCom giving away six scholarships for 2016

CentraCom is giving away six scholarships with a value of up to $1250. The scholarship may be used for any college expense, such as tuition, books, housing, etc.

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Discovery Channels now available on WatchTVEverywhere

Nine new channels available on WatchTVEverywhere from the Discovery Network.

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Fall 2015 Reception Issues Related to Satellite Sun Outages

For a two-week period in both the spring and fall, you may experience some degree of video interference due to a phenomena known as sun outages.

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Streaming Fox Sports 1 is now available to CentraCom cable customers

FOX Sports GO provides the biggest events and the best shows, wherever you are. Best of all, it's included as part of your CentraCom Cable TV subscription.

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CentraCom Technology Store Offers Computer Repair

If you’ve got strange monsters reaking havoc on your computer, bring it in and we’ll get it running like new again. CentraCom Technology Store in Mt. Pleasant welcomes David Barlow. David is trained to fix and optimize computers and mobile devices.

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CentraCom Installs Utah's First 100 Gig Network

Utah's first 100 Gigabit fiber optic metro backbone is now available expanding industry capabilities for faster growth with benefits for business, healthcare, education and more.

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Placement of Router Key To Get The Best WiFi Connection

We often received calls about poor wifi signal in the home. There are many factors that affect the wifi signal. In a recent article in The Huffington Post, a clear explanation is given of the best location to place your wifi router in the home.

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Customer Service 24 / 7 / 365

CentraCom Interactive offers a 24-hour customer service call center available everyday of the year.

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2015 Scholarships Awarded

CentraCom Interactive announces the winners of five $1250 scholarships to Snow College and a $500 scholarships to other schools. We received many applications from highly qualified candidates from each of our service areas.

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10 Ways to Boost Your Home Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is one of the most useful and important parts of using a computer, and yet it’s also one of the most frustrating. If you’re plagued by slow speeds, bad reception, and other Wi-Fi issues, here are 10 ways you can power up the Wi-Fi in your home.

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New Web Mail Platform for cut.net email

For all cut.net email accounts: CentraCom is migrating your cut.net email account to a new Webmail platform on Wednesday, March 11, 2015. You can look forward to an email and online storage capacity of 15GB with an easy-to-use interface and improved privacy.

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CentraCom giving away six scholarships for 2015

It’s the time of year when high school seniors are thinking about the next great step in their lives—college. They are thinking about where to go, where to live, and what classes to take. College is a wonderful experience but it can get expensive in a hurry.

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Spring 2015 Reception Issues Related to Satellite Sun Outages

For a two-week period in both the spring and fall, you may experience some degree of video interference due to a phenomena known as sun outages.

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Fall 2014 Reception Issues Related to Satellite Sun Outages

For a two-week period in both the spring and fall, you may experience some degree of video interference due to a phenomena known as sun outages.

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WatchESPN is now available to CentraCom cable customers

Among the most popular of the love streaming apps is WatchESPN. The name is pretty self explanatory and the app does exact what it seems – it allows you to watch live and recorded sporting events. With College sports currently underway, WatchESPN is a sport lovers paradise; allowing the viewers to watch every game currently underway.

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CentraCom Announces Expansion Into Salt Lake City Market

Fairview, Utah – July 7, 2014 – CentraCom today announced the acquisition of fiber optics in Downtown Salt Lake City from Syringa Networks, LLC (“Syringa”).

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Netflix Caching Server installed

CentraCom has installed a Netflix Caching Server that dramatically optimizes the streaming capability of Netflix® videos. This service greatly reduces and may even eliminate the typical buffering time associated with streaming Netflix® movies. And the best part: it is included automatically on all CentraCom Internet accounts.

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110 Year Celebration March Winners

Congratulations to the winners of March drawing.

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110 Year Celebration February Winners

We’ve witnessed many changes in communication technology since our business started in 1903. And to celebrate, we will be giving away over $10,000 worth of technology prizes throughout the year. To be eligible to win, you need only be a CentraCom customer. And the more services you have the better your chances of winning.

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