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SCAM ALERT #scam
By Conner Williams
Dec 4, 2019 | posted by Jason Nugent
While it may be the season of giving, some gifts can sound too good to be true. A BCT member alerted us of a text message scam in which the scammer(s) pose as Beaver Creek Telephone Company and ask users to complete a survey to win an iPhone 11. It claims to have randomly selected a user by...
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Changes to Encore and Multiplex channel lineups on BCT cable TV system #outage
By Jason Nugent
Nov 13, 2019 | posted by Jason Nugent
Due to technical distribution issues from the content provider, the following channels are no longer available on the Starz Encore and Multiplex premium channel lineups: Starz Encore Classic East Starz Encore Westerns East Starz Encore Suspense East Starz Encore Action...
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Cable TV and Cable Broadband Maintenance #maintenance
By Jason Nugent
Nov 6, 2019 | posted by Jason Nugent
There will be a service disruption for Cable Broadband and Cable TV services on November 7th between 2 AM and 4 AM while we perform network maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you experience any issues after maintenance has been completed, please contact Technical Support for...
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What's the difference between a modem and a router? #technology
A modem is your home's gateway to the Internet, while a router allows devices to connect wirelessly (WiFi) to the Internet
By Conner Williams
Aug 5, 2019 | posted by Conner Williams
It can be easy to mix the two terms up since both pieces of equipment are necessary to provide an Internet signal to your home. A modem is essentially the middleman between the source of Internet from a provider like BCT and your home’s network. It allows the signal that comes from BCT’s...
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How to protect your smartphone in the heat
By Conner Williams
Jul 9, 2019 | posted by Conner Williams
Summertime means lots of opportunities for great photos with family and friends out in the sun, but our smartphones don’t enjoy the sunshine as much as we do. Follow these tips to protect your cell phone from overheating. Keep your phone out of direct sunlight and hot cars •...
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Congrats BCT scholarship winners! #community
By Conner Williams
Jul 9, 2019 | posted by Conner Williams
Congratulations to all of this year's scholarship winners! As always, a plethora of extremely talented, intelligent, and dedicated local students applied for a scholarship from BCT, and the decisions were not easy. We are excited to announce this year's recipients who will no doubt go...
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Watch out for the "one ring" phone scam
By Conner Williams
May 7, 2019 | posted by Conner Williams
Be on the lookout for the latest robocall scam that rings once and aims to get people to call the number back. It spoofs caller ID and looks like it's coming from a nearby number, but actually originates outside of the United States, creating the possibility of excessive long distance charges....
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Gadget Review: Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K #technology #review
$49.99 MSRP – Available on Amazon.com and other retail locations and websites
By Conner Williams
Feb 19, 2019 | posted by Conner Williams
The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K is a great addition to the Fire TV family as it adds two features users have long been anticipating: volume and power control. The power button has been added to the top-left while the volume buttons were added to the bottom of the new next-gen Alexa Voice...
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BCT Internet Affected in Select Areas due to PGE Power Outage #outage
By Jason Nugent
Feb 4, 2019 | posted by Jason Nugent
UPDATE 2:52 PM: Power has been restored to all sites. If you were effected by the outage and are still experiencing connection issues, you may need to power cycle your networking equipment. Please call our 24/7 Technical Support for any help and questions 503.632.4114 . UPDATE 1:30 PM: ...
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How to care for electronic devices in the cold #technology
By Conner Williams
Jan 14, 2019 | posted by Conner Williams
Mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, don't like cold weather. When a lithium-ion battery is exposed to cold temperatures, it can drain faster than normal or indicate it has ample power remaining and then suddenly go dead. Low temperatures can also make a device's glass surfaces more...
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Keep in touch with loved ones this holiday season with video calling applications #technology
By Conner Williams
Nov 30, 2018 | posted by Conner Williams
There is now the capability to place a video call to someone at almost any time, any place as long as you’re connected to the Internet via a BCT connection or your wireless carrier’s data plan. Virtually all mobile devices and laptops now have front-facing cameras, so all you need is an app...
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