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Pinned Join Us for the 2025 BCT Annual MeetingJun 30, 2025 | posted by Conner Williams
As a subscriber of BCT services, you're a member of the community cooperative. And as a member, you're invited to join us at the 2025 Annual Meeting! There, you can meet the leadership team and Board of Directors, learn and ask questions about the company roadmap and projects, gain insight into... |
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Pinned SCAM ALERT: Fake Email Asking For Account InformationApr 30, 2025 | posted by BCT Member Services
Scam Email Warning: Several BCT Members have reported receiving an email like the one pictured below in the last 24 hours. This is a scam and is not from our cooperative. Do not click on any of the links within the message. If you have, we encourage you to change your password for your BCT... |
Have You Received This Email? This is a SCAM!Scammers Claiming to be BCTJul 15, 2025 | posted by Lily Chavez
Have you received this email? Several members received this email claiming to be BCT. This message is a SCAM! BCT would never ask you to click on a link and enter your personal or payment information. We wouldn't even urgently threaten to delete your account either! If you've received a... |
Watch Out for Fake PayPal Invoices!Jul 1, 2025 | posted by Lily Chavez
Stay Safe Together: Watch Out for Fake PayPal Invoices! Hey neighbors! Scammers are trying to trick folks with fake PayPal invoices—bills for things you never bought. They can look super real, but don’t worry, we’ve got your back. Here’s how to spot a fake invoice:... |
Don’t Try to Outsmart the ScammersJun 16, 2025 | posted by Lily Chavez
It might feel satisfying to prank a scammer or get revenge, but experts warn that fighting back often makes things worse. Some people who’ve responded to scammers were harassed with nonstop calls, had their personal info posted online, or faced real threats. Remember—scammers are criminals,... |
Accidental Deposit ScamsMay 22, 2025 | posted by Lily Chavez
What Are Accidental Deposit Scams? Accidental deposit scams happen when a scammer “accidentally” sends you money using a mobile payment app like Zelle, Venmo, PayPal, or Cash App. They’ll then message you, saying it was a mistake and ask you to send the money back. Here’s the... |
Is This Job Legit? How to Spot a Job Scam, Especially as a College GraduateMar 21, 2025 | posted by Lily Chavez
Job Scams: How College Students Can Avoid Them As a college student, finding a part-time job can be exciting, but it also opens the door to potential job scams. Scammers often target students with fake job postings, hoping to steal personal information or money. Here's how to spot and... |
BCT Service Update Regarding Infrastructure Damage from Storms on Feb. 24-25, 2025Feb 25, 2025 | posted by Conner Williams
Establishing, maintaining, and restoring your Internet, WiFi, and Voice connections is our main priority. We wish to extend our sincerest appreciation for your patience and understanding as BCT crews continue to work around the clock to keep services on and repair damaged facilities from the... |
Win a Free Trip to Washington, D.C. for the FRS Youth TourApply by 5:00PM on Monday, March 17, 2025Jan 27, 2025 | posted by Conner Williams
The Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) Youth Tour brings together over 100 high school students from rural communities across the nation to Washington, D.C. for five days to learn about legislative and agency processes and the important role of broadband services in rural communities. This... |
Tech Term of the Month - December 2024: Factory ResetJan 23, 2025 | posted by Conner Williams
Did you get some new devices for the holidays and want to donate or sell your old ones? Make sure to complete a factory reset before letting them go - that's when you remove all your personal information from the device and restore it back to its original factory settings. This is... |
Tech Tip: How to Organize Your Digital LifeJan 22, 2025 | posted by Conner Williams
Are you always looking for files or photos on your computer or smartphone? Do you want to make sure you have backups in case something happens? Check out these tips to help organize your digital life: For files and folders on your computer or in the cloud, try to use a uniform naming convention... |
2025-2026 BCT Scholarships Are Now Open!Apply by 1:00PM on Friday, February 28, 2025Jan 16, 2025 | posted by Conner Williams
Do you know a local student looking to advance their education after high school? The BCT cooperative allocates annual scholarship funds to help local students pay for higher education costs. Qualifying criteria and application instructions can be found at www. BCT elco.com/scholarship .... |
Several Mobile Phone Carriers Experiencing Issues Receiving CallsJan 8, 2025 | posted by Conner Williams
UPDATE: Calls are now going through as normal. Please give us a call if you're experiencing any issues at 503-632-3113. Multiple mobile phone carriers are currently experiencing issues receiving outbound calls from BCT. This issue appears to be isolated to BCT landlines attempting to call a... |
Landline Phone Service in Beavercreek is NOT Being Discontinued as Massachusetts Company ClaimsDec 31, 2024 | posted by Lily Chavez
Did you receive a letter in the mail recently from a company making claims about landline phone service being discontinued in Beavercreek ? Several B CT members shared with us a letter from Community Phone, a Massachusetts based company. While this is a legitimate company, several... |
Outage Notice: Issues with Webmail Login PortalDec 20, 2024 | posted by Jason Nugent
Update: While it appears the webmail portal has mostly recovered, we've been hearing intermittent reports of users still having issues. The first thing to try if you see an issue is a "Hard Refresh" using your keyboard; press the CTRL and F5 keys at the same time. This will clear the cache in... |
Tech Term of the Month - November 2024: CookiesDec 20, 2024 | posted by Conner Williams
When you visit nearly every website these days, a little text box appears on the screen somewhere asking if you want to accept or reject cookies for the site. But what exactly does this mean? A cookie is essentially a piece of code that can be used to remember information about a user’s visit to... |
Thanks for Celebrating 120 Years of Service with Us!Nov 21, 2024 | posted by Conner Williams
Hard to believe it’s already been 12 decades since the BCT cooperative was formed. Time flies when you’re having fun and serving your community! Thank you so much to all of our members and neighbors that joined us earlier this month to celebrate 120 years of service to the Beavercreek... |
Stay Safe from Holiday ScamsNov 12, 2024 | posted by Lily Chavez
Stay Safe from Holiday Scams The holiday season brings more online shopping, making it a prime time for scammers. Here's how to protect yourself: Watch Out for Fake Websites and Apps Scammers often create fake websites and apps that look like trusted retailers. These sites steal your payment... |
Tech Term of the Month - October 2024: JitterOct 30, 2024 | posted by Conner Williams
There are many factors that contribute to the quality of an internet connection, one of them being jitter. When you send and receive data over the internet, it’s transferred in small packets. The time it takes for data to leave your connected device (smartphone, laptop, tablet), travel to its... |
Only Scammers Ask You to Pay for Services with a Gift CardOct 21, 2024 | posted by Conner Williams
Has anyone asked you to pay a bill or a fine with a gift card? If this seems unusual, it's because it's a scam. No real business or government agency will ever tell you that you need to pay with a gift card. Generally, these sorts of scams begin with a phone call, text message, email, or social... |
Tech Term of the Month - September 2024: Virtual Private Network (VPN)Sep 19, 2024 | posted by Conner Williams
You've likely seen a TV ad or heard someone mention a VPN recently, but just what is it? VPN stands for Virtual Private Network , and it is essentially an online encryption tool that masks your identity and hides device IP addresses, providing greater privacy online. Many folks use VPNs when... |
Traveling internationally? Here’s how to access your email on the go!Sep 10, 2024 | posted by Jason Nugent
We wanted you to be aware that we have international security measures in place to prevent automated connections to email from countries that typically host malicious attacks. Because of these protections, if you’re traveling internationally, your ability to sync email to your desktop client... |
Tech Term of the Month - August 2024: Random Access Memory (RAM)Aug 20, 2024 | posted by Conner Williams
If you've purchased a computer or laptop in recent years and compared the specifications between options, you've likely seen something called RAM , or Random Access Memory . RAM is the hardware that provides temporary data storage for quick and easy access by the device's processor, and it is... |
Congratulations to the 2024-2025 BCT Scholarship Winners!Aug 19, 2024 | posted by Conner Williams
BCT is proud to support local students and families with financial aid opportunities to help with the cost of continued education. The co-op allocates funds every year to provide scholarships to local students that live within the service area for the upcoming academic year. This year, all... |
Beavercreek National Night Out: Fun for the Whole FamilyAug 19, 2024 | posted by Conner Williams
We had a wonderful time at Korner Park on August 6 for the first Beavercreek National Night Out event! It was so nice to see all of our members and neighbors out enjoying the evening. We gave away a $50 bill credit to one lucky winner that entered the drawing at our booth. The... |
Tech Term of the Month - July 2024: 4KJul 18, 2024 | posted by Conner Williams
Do you have a 4K television or computer at home and wonder what exactly that term means? Screen resolution technology continues to advance for a variety of devices, including smartphones, laptops, mobile gaming consoles like Nintendo Switch and PlayStation Vita, ad of course TVs. But unless... |
Tech Term of the Month - June 2024: USBJun 21, 2024 | posted by Conner Williams
So many cords, so many acronyms. Just what does USB mean? Universal Serial Bus is the official name for a series of physical connections that allow data exchange and delivery of power between many types of electronic devices. You've likely used various USB cords and connections many times if... |
FTC Scam Awareness: Why It's Not Rude to Ignore "Hi, How Are You?" Text Messages from StrangersFrom the Federal Trade Commission Consumer Protection BlogBy Gema de las Heras, FTC Consumer Education Specialist Jun 6, 2024 | posted by Conner Williams
A text message from an unknown number that simply says: hi, how are you? seems harmless. Your first instinct might be to respond to see if it’s someone you know. Or maybe tell them they made a mistake. But it’s best to ignore these type of text messages. Scammers are using this tactic as a... |
Tech Term of the Month - May 2024: .exeMay 16, 2024 | posted by Conner Williams
Have you ever received an email with file type .exe attached to it and wondered what is was? Or maybe you've downloaded an app or program to your computer that ran a .exe file to initiate the download and setup? Like a .jpg, .png, .mp4, .mp3, or .doc, .exe is a naming extension that denotes a... |
Tech Term of the Month - April 2024: BluetoothApr 18, 2024 | posted by Conner Williams
If you've ever connected a pair of wireless earbuds or headphones to your smartphone, laptop, or TV, then you've used Bluetooth technology before. Bluetooth is a short-range wireless connection method used for exchanging data between devices, generally limited to about 10 meters (~33 feet)... |
Routine Maintenance to Telephone Switching System Scheduled for Overnight TonightApr 9, 2024 | posted by Conner Williams
BCT will be conducting scheduled maintenance on our telephone switching system beginning at 12:01AM on Wednesday, April 10. At the end of the maintenance, there will be an approximately 5-minute window where telephone service will be unavailable, including 911. We apologize for the inconvenience... |
Join Us for the First-Ever BCT Community Class: iPhone Basics on April 10 at 12PM via ZoomMar 26, 2024 | posted by Conner Williams
Watch the recording of the BCT iPhone Basics Community Class from April 10, 2024 below: Could you or someone you know use a little help with your iPhone? In this first-ever BCT Community Class, our team will discuss some useful shortcuts to help you get the most out of your iPhone. We'll go... |
Tech Term of the Month - March 2024: The CloudMar 19, 2024 | posted by Conner Williams
You hear about it all the time, but what exactly is 'the cloud?' A shorthand name for 'cloud computing services,' the cloud is essentially a collection of servers that host software and computing infrastructure. For example, when you upload a file or photo to the cloud, like Apple iCloud, Google... |
The IRS Doesn't Send Tax Refunds by Email or TextFrom the Federal Trade Commission Consumer Protection BlogBy Larissa Bungo, Senior Attorney Feb 20, 2024 | posted by Conner Williams
Got an email or text message about a tax refund? It’s a scam. IRS impersonators are at it again. This time, the scammers are sending messages about your “tax refund” or “tax refund e-statement.” It might look legit, but it’s an email or text fake, trying to trick you into clicking on links so... |
Tech Term of the Month - February 2024: Smartphone MirroringFeb 20, 2024 | posted by Conner Williams
Smartphone mirroring is when you wirelessly project the content displayed on your smartphone to another screen, like a television. On Apple devices like iPhones and iPads, this technology is called AirPlay, while Chromecast is the predominant tech used in Android phones. Many modern TVs include... |
How Are Robocallers Getting Your Phone Number?From the Federal Trade Commission Consumer Protection BlogBy Andrew Rayo, Consumer Education Specialist Jan 18, 2024 | posted by Conner Williams
Does it ever feel like you’re getting more robocalls than calls from actual humans? Illegal robocalls aren’t just annoying — they’re also often scams. But you might be wondering — how did they get my number in the first place? Sometimes robocalls are random. But sometimes, a company tries to... |
Tech Term of the Month - January 2024: Augmented RealityJan 17, 2024 | posted by Conner Williams
Have you ever used the "see it in your space" feature when shopping for furniture or other items online? Or maybe played the popular mobile game Pokémon Go? If so, then you've experienced augmented reality (AR) firsthand. AR is the result of using technology to superimpose computer-generated... |
Tech Term of the Month - December 2023: VishingDec 14, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams
Vishing , short for 'voice phishing' is the fradulent practice of making phone calls or leaving voice messages pretending to be from legitimate companies or organizations intended to get people to reveal personal information. Vishing is similar to phishing, which is when scammers attempt to get... |
Scammers Hide Harmful Links in QR Codes to Steal Your InformationFrom the Federal Trade Commission Consumer Protection BlogBy Alvaro Puig Consumer Education Specialist Dec 6, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams
QR codes seem to be everywhere. You may have scanned one to see the menu at a restaurant or pay for public parking. And you may have used one on your phone to get into a concert or sporting event, or to board a flight. There are countless other ways to use them, which explains their popularity.... |
Tech Term of the Month - November 2023: Refurbished TechNov 16, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams
When shopping for tech items online or in-store, like TVs, gaming consoles, cell phones, and others, it's common to see some that are labeled as "refurbished." This means that the product has been restored to a like-new condition by the manufacturer or a specialized third party. When a product... |
BCT Provides Donation to Carus Historic Schoolhouse FoundationNov 14, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams
Friends of the Carus Historic Schoolhouse organization chair Chris Ritter (left) accepts a donation from BCT President Paul Hauer. BCT is proud to help support the preservation of the Historic Carus Schoolhouse through a donation to the local organization spearheading the efforts. Learn more... |
Smart TV Terminology Can Be Confusing. We’re Here to HelpShopping for a new TV but confused about the tech jargon?Nov 13, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams
Looking for a new Smart TV this Black Friday or Cyber Monday for your streaming or gaming needs? Let us help by defining some common terms seen in Smart TV product descriptions and sales. LED vs. QLED vs. mini-LED vs. OLED: LED stands for Light Emitting Diode and is the most common... |
Tech Term of the Month - October 2023: HTTPOct 23, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams
HTTP, which stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol, is essentially a process that describes the order in which information is presented, used for transferring data over a network. If you look at the URL for a website you're on in the search bar of your internet browser, you'll see that it begins... |
2023-24 Annual Oregon Trail Telephone DirectoryOct 17, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams
This year's Oregon Trail Telephone Directory is now available! You can now view, download, and print on-demand the directory for Beavercreek and Oregon City at www.bctelco.com/directory. If you don't have a printer at home, copies of this year's directory are available at the BCT office... |
Bookmark these resources for adverse weather alertsSep 27, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams Fall weather didn't take its time showing up this year. Make sure you're prepared for adverse weather conditions in the months ahead by bookmarking these resources. Emergency Alerts: www.clackamas.us/dm/publicalerts Road Conditions: www.tripcheck.com Weather... |
Tech Term of the Month - September 2023: MalvertisingSep 13, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams
Short for malicious advertising, malvertising uses what looks like legitimate online advertising to distribute malware and other threats with little to no interaction required from users. Typically, scammers submit graphic or text ads infected with malware to legitimate advertising networks,... |
Tech Term of the Month - August 2023: CacheAug 17, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams
Have you ever run into an issue with an app or web page and the search results or support team says the cache might need to be cleared? Often times, this can fix many loading or formatting issues. But what exactly is a cache, and what does clearing it do? A cache is the location on a device... |
Historic Carus Schoolhouse moves locations as local providers adjust utility lines to make wayAug 16, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams
BCT is proud to have helped play a part in the moving of the historic Carus schoolhouse this week as it made its way to Evans Farms to be renovated and eventually used as a community gathering space. BCT crews and other local utility providers beat the heat early on Monday and Wednesday to... |
BCT Service Interruptions for Historic Carus Schoolhouse MoveAug 8, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams
You may have already heard that the Historic Carus Schoolhouse is scheduled to be moved to a new location . Some BCT members along Carus Road on the west side of Highway 213 and those on Mueller Road will see their voice and/or internet service impacted by the schoolhouse move. Carus Road As... |
Congratulations to the 2023 BCT Scholarship Winners!Jul 20, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams
BCT is proud to support local students and families with financial aid opportunities to help with the cost of continued education. The cooperative allocates funds every year to provide scholarships to local students that live within the service area for the upcoming academic year. This year, all... |
Tech Term of the Month - July 2023: DoS/DDoS AttackJul 19, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams
A Denial of Service or Distributed Denial of Service attack is an attempt to make a network-connected device or resource, like a computer or website, unavailable to its intended user(s). DoS/DDoS attacks usually target websites or services hosted on better-known web... |
BCT Awarded USDA Loan to Build Fiber Optic NetworkJul 18, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams
Beaver Creek Cooperative Telephone Company (BCT) is one of a handful of companies in Oregon to have been awarded funds through the USDA ReConnect Program to deploy a fiber-to-the-premises network for high-speed internet connectivity. The ReConnect Program offers loans, grants, and... |
BCT Webmail Access UpdateJul 12, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams
The maintenance of the BCT webmail portal that happened overnight on July 10 and the morning of July 11 was partially successful. While the backend work was completed to support the update, there are still some elements of the user interface under development. This means that all of the new... |
Webmail Login UpdateJul 6, 2023 | posted by Jason Nugent
On Tuesday, July 11, 2023, the login method for accessing your email messages via webmail will be changing. Instead of the previous form where your username and password were entered, you will instead be provided a link to click on which will take you to a new login page. Access to your... |
Tech Term of the Month - June 2023: bit vs. ByteJun 21, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams
Two common terms in the tech world that often get confused in meaning are bits and Bytes. A bit (b) is short for binary digit, and bits are most commonly used to measure the rate of data transfer, like when transferring files from a USB flash drive to a computer.... |
Scammers Are Impersonating Best Buy’s Geek Squad: Here’s What You Need to KnowBy Office of the Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum Jun 19, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams
Don't fall for these phony Geek Squad invoices and customer service numbers. Consumers and small business owners are being targeted by a scam that involves fraudulent invoices and customer service numbers posing as Best Buy’s Geek Squad. Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum is urging... |
Tech Term of the Month - May 2023: HDMIMay 17, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams
HDMI stands for High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and it's a connection method that transfers video and audio signals from a device to a TV screen or computer monitor. HDMI is the current standard to get the highest-quality video and audio content from devices like streaming sticks or boxes,... |
Keep Your Personal Information Safe When Spring CleaningApr 19, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams
Ashley found an old Roku in the back of the closet while she was spring cleaning. She had a neighbor that wanted one, so it seemed like a perfect fit. It seemed like the only thing to do was to plug it in and see if it still worked. Ashley was navigating through the settings... |
Tech Term of the Month - April 2023: WiFiApr 19, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams
We sometimes hear that internet service and WiFi are the same thing, but there is a distinct difference. Internet service is the signal sent from our central office to your home over either fiber lines or copper cabling. WiFi, on the other hand, is the wireless distribution of some of that... |
Call Before You Dig This Spring to Avoid Damaging Utility LinesMar 16, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams
Every digging job requires a call to 811 to have underground utility lines marked. In some cases, lines are buried close to the surface and could easily be damaged by even shallow digging, resulting in service interruptions to your neighborhood. When you call 811, simply tell the operator where... |
Tech Term of the Month - March 2023: EthernetMar 16, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams
Ethernet is a type of cable that allows devices to be physically connected to your home internet network. While most people connect their devices to the internet via WiFi, an Ethernet connection can also be used for some devices. This can provide a better experience because a physical... |
6 Digital Spring Cleaning Tips to Stay Organized and SecureMar 1, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams
Spring cleaning is a time when people take inventory of their homes and possessions and clean out any unnecessary clutter. It’s also a great time to do the same thing for your digital life by making sure your data is protected, passwords are updated, and app and program use is reevaluated. Check... |
Watch Out for "Account Suspended" ScamsFeb 15, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams
A new favorite tactic of scammers is to try and convince you that one of your accounts has been suspended and that you need to take action to regain access or lift the suspension. The image above is from an email recently received by a BCT staff member that says, in rather poor grammar, their... |
Tech Term of the Month - February 2023: Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)Feb 15, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) or Two-Factor Authentication is an online account security protocol that adds an extra step to the login process to ensure the right person is accessing an account. MFA usually involves a code being sent to a smartphone or email address after the username and... |
Update Your Passwords to Keep Accounts SecureFeb 1, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams
Today on National Change Your Password Day, we want to share a few tips for creating strong passwords, keeping them secure, and most importantly, remembering all of them. Try to use a pass phrase rather than a pass word. Pick a 4-5 word phrase, and then include capital letters and symbols... |
A Note About Third-Party Bill Pay VendorsJan 24, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams
We want to make it as easy as possible for members to pay their BCT bill. Our team would like to make members aware of various third-party online bill pay services that claim you can pay your BCT bill through their website. While some of these websites are legitimate, they may charge extra fees... |
Our Local Techs Have Your BackJan 19, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams
Photo Caption: BCT techs work to repair damage to aerial lines from a fallen tree during the winter storm at the end of 2022. The winter months can be challenging in the Beavercreek area for service providers and their subscribers alike. The last thing anyone wants is for a tree to go down and... |
Service Interruptions Due to PGE Power Outage - December 27, 2022Dec 27, 2022 | posted by Conner Williams
BCT members served by the following service nodes may be experiencing internet outages or service interruptions due to power outages brought on by high winds on December 27: Clarkes SW Steiner Hogback Upper Highland Lower Highland Spangler East El Dorado Fallsview Windy City Clarkes... |
'Tis the season to spot and avoid gift card scamsBy By Kira Krown, Federal Trade Commission Consumer Education Specialist Dec 12, 2022 | posted by Conner Williams
Article courtesy of the Federal Trade Commission Consumer Advice blog Looking for a New Year’s resolution? Here’s one for you: Keep your hard-earned money safe from scammers by spotting and avoiding gift card scams. Then help others spot and avoid them, too. Scammers want you to pay with gift... |
Amazon "Prime Account Report" Email Scam AlertOct 18, 2022 | posted by Conner Williams
❗ Amazon scam alert ❗ The holidays are approaching, and folks are making more purchases online. Scammers take this opportunity to do what they do: try to trick you into giving up your money or personal information. Be on the lookout for scam emails from seemingly-reputable... |
Possible PGE Public Safety Power Shutoffs in BCT Service Area Due to Wildfire Weather ConditionsUpdated on September 9th with New InformationSep 8, 2022 | posted by Conner Williams
Update , Sept 9, 2022 3PM : We continue to monitor the power situation in affected areas. The BCT techs are adding generators as needed to our nodes to keep your connections on. Should the power outage extend significantly, note that there may be brief outages during generator refueling.... |
Stay Safe from Many Online Threats with Umbrella DefenseThis online safety feature is included with every BCT Internet subscription.Sep 1, 2022 | posted by Conner Williams
BCT has implemented Umbrella Defense - a cyber security solution from Cisco - to help protect internet subscribers. Umbrella Defense is a complimentary, included service that protects all subscribers on a BCT internet connection from accidentally visiting reportedly known websites that may... |
Read the 2021 Annual Report and RSVP for the Annual MeetingJul 12, 2022 | posted by Erica Meyer
As a member of the BCT community cooperative, you can have a say in company operations at the upcoming Annual Meeting. The leadership team and Board of Directors will discuss current company initiatives, progress on the cable broadband infrastructure improvements, and you’re invited! Speak... |
BCT restructures product catalogJun 29, 2022 | posted by Conner Williams
When someone subscribes to BCT services, they become part of a member-owned cooperative – a group of users who work or act together for a common purpose or benefit divided in a fair manner among all. In this case, that common purpose is connecting members in Beavercreek to the world through... |
Broadband Outage NotificationJun 28, 2022 | posted by Conner Williams
UPDATE at 10:47AM June 29: Repairs have been completed and service has been restored to affected subscribers. UPDATE at 8:34AM June 29: Our team is on site and working to repair the cut cable. We have become aware that a small number of BCT members in the 21000 block of Lower... |
June is Audiobook Appreciation MonthRent audiobooks and eBooks for free with the Libby appJun 2, 2022 | posted by Conner Williams
Did you know you can use your local library card to rent audiobooks and eBooks for free on your smartphone or eReader? Download the Libby app on your phone or tablet, then log in using a card from a local library system like Libraries in Clackamas County (LINCC). Once rented, you can listen to... |
SCAM ALERT: Watch out for robocalls asking for personal infoJun 1, 2022 | posted by Conner Williams
The BCT Tech Support Team has received several calls from members reporting that they had been called by robocall scammers posing as Amazon. Be on the lookout for calls like these - their goal is to get you to give up your personal or banking information. It's important to remember to never... |
Create and Store Strong Passwords with a Password ManagerMay 5, 2022 | posted by Conner Williams
Let’s talk passwords – it’s World Password Day! We all know having strong passwords is important, but are you reusing the same one across multiple websites? This opens the door for vulnerabilities in the event of a data breach. Image caption: The LastPass password generator tool... |
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