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Pinned Join Us for the 2025 BCT Annual Meeting Jun 30, 2025 | posted by Conner Williams #company information #annual meeting 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... Full Article
Pinned SCAM ALERT: Fake Email Asking For Account Information Apr 30, 2025 | posted by BCT Member Services #emails #scams 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... Full Article
Watch Out for Fake PayPal Invoices! Jul 1, 2025 | posted by Lily Chavez #scams #fraud #tips #news #email #online shopping 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:... Full Article
Don’t Try to Outsmart the Scammers Jun 16, 2025 | posted by Lily Chavez #scams #fraud #tips 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,... Full Article
Accidental Deposit Scams May 22, 2025 | posted by Lily Chavez #scams #fraud #tips 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... Full Article
Is This Job Legit? How to Spot a Job Scam, Especially as a College Graduate Mar 21, 2025 | posted by Lily Chavez #scams #fraud #ftc-article #college 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... Full Article
BCT Service Update Regarding Infrastructure Damage from Storms on Feb. 24-25, 2025 Feb 25, 2025 | posted by Conner Williams #outage #company information 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... Full Article
Win a Free Trip to Washington, D.C. for the FRS Youth Tour Apply by 5:00PM on Monday, March 17, 2025 Jan 27, 2025 | posted by Conner Williams #education #community #company information #scholarships 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... Full Article
Tech Term of the Month - December 2024: Factory Reset Jan 23, 2025 | posted by Conner Williams #education #technology #tips 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... Full Article
Tech Tip: How to Organize Your Digital Life Jan 22, 2025 | posted by Conner Williams #technology #tips 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... Full Article
2025-2026 BCT Scholarships Are Now Open! Apply by 1:00PM on Friday, February 28, 2025 Jan 16, 2025 | posted by Conner Williams #company information #community #scholarships 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 .... Full Article
Several Mobile Phone Carriers Experiencing Issues Receiving Calls Jan 8, 2025 | posted by Conner Williams #voice #phone #company information 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... Full Article
Landline Phone Service in Beavercreek is NOT Being Discontinued as Massachusetts Company Claims Dec 31, 2024 | posted by Lily Chavez #announcements #phone #news #voice 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... Full Article
Outage Notice: Issues with Webmail Login Portal Dec 20, 2024 | posted by Jason Nugent #email #outage #webmail 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... Full Article
Tech Term of the Month - November 2024: Cookies Dec 20, 2024 | posted by Conner Williams #education #technology #tips 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... Full Article
Thanks for Celebrating 120 Years of Service with Us! Nov 21, 2024 | posted by Conner Williams #community #events 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... Full Article
Stay Safe from Holiday Scams Nov 12, 2024 | posted by Lily Chavez #scams #fraud #holidays #onlineshopping #security 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... Full Article
Tech Term of the Month - October 2024: Jitter Oct 30, 2024 | posted by Conner Williams #education #technology 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... Full Article
Only Scammers Ask You to Pay for Services with a Gift Card Oct 21, 2024 | posted by Conner Williams #education #scams #fraud 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... Full Article
Tech Term of the Month - September 2024: Virtual Private Network (VPN) Sep 19, 2024 | posted by Conner Williams #education #technology 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... Full Article
Traveling internationally? Here’s how to access your email on the go! Sep 10, 2024 | posted by Jason Nugent #email #support 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... Full Article
Tech Term of the Month - August 2024: Random Access Memory (RAM) Aug 20, 2024 | posted by Conner Williams #education 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... Full Article
Congratulations to the 2024-2025 BCT Scholarship Winners! Aug 19, 2024 | posted by Conner Williams #community #news 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... Full Article
Beavercreek National Night Out: Fun for the Whole Family Aug 19, 2024 | posted by Conner Williams #community #events 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... Full Article
Tech Term of the Month - July 2024: 4K Jul 18, 2024 | posted by Conner Williams #education 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... Full Article
Tech Term of the Month - June 2024: USB Jun 21, 2024 | posted by Conner Williams #education 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... Full Article
FTC Scam Awareness: Why It's Not Rude to Ignore "Hi, How Are You?" Text Messages from Strangers From the Federal Trade Commission Consumer Protection Blog By Gema de las Heras, FTC Consumer Education Specialist Jun 6, 2024 | posted by Conner Williams #scams #security #education #ftc-article 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... Full Article
Tech Term of the Month - May 2024: .exe May 16, 2024 | posted by Conner Williams #scams #security #education #technology 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... Full Article
Tech Term of the Month - April 2024: Bluetooth Apr 18, 2024 | posted by Conner Williams #education #technology 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)... Full Article
Routine Maintenance to Telephone Switching System Scheduled for Overnight Tonight Apr 9, 2024 | posted by Conner Williams #company information #outage #maintenance 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... Full Article
Join Us for the First-Ever BCT Community Class: iPhone Basics on April 10 at 12PM via Zoom Mar 26, 2024 | posted by Conner Williams #community class #education 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... Full Article
Tech Term of the Month - March 2024: The Cloud Mar 19, 2024 | posted by Conner Williams #technology #education 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... Full Article
The IRS Doesn't Send Tax Refunds by Email or Text From the Federal Trade Commission Consumer Protection Blog By Larissa Bungo, Senior Attorney Feb 20, 2024 | posted by Conner Williams #scams #security #ftc-article 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... Full Article
Tech Term of the Month - February 2024: Smartphone Mirroring Feb 20, 2024 | posted by Conner Williams #technology #education 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... Full Article
How Are Robocallers Getting Your Phone Number? From the Federal Trade Commission Consumer Protection Blog By Andrew Rayo, Consumer Education Specialist Jan 18, 2024 | posted by Conner Williams #scams #security #ftc-article 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... Full Article
Tech Term of the Month - January 2024: Augmented Reality Jan 17, 2024 | posted by Conner Williams #technology #education 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... Full Article
Tech Term of the Month - December 2023: Vishing Dec 14, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams #security #education #technology #scams 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... Full Article
Scammers Hide Harmful Links in QR Codes to Steal Your Information From the Federal Trade Commission Consumer Protection Blog By Alvaro Puig Consumer Education Specialist Dec 6, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams #tips #security #scams 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.... Full Article
Tech Term of the Month - November 2023: Refurbished Tech Nov 16, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams #education #technology 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... Full Article
BCT Provides Donation to Carus Historic Schoolhouse Foundation Nov 14, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams #community #news 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... Full Article
Smart TV Terminology Can Be Confusing. We’re Here to Help Shopping for a new TV but confused about the tech jargon? Nov 13, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams #tips #technology 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... Full Article
Tech Term of the Month - October 2023: HTTP Oct 23, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams #education #technology 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... Full Article
2023-24 Annual Oregon Trail Telephone Directory Oct 17, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams #community #news #announcements 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... Full Article
Bookmark these resources for adverse weather alerts Sep 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... Full Article
Tech Term of the Month - September 2023: Malvertising Sep 13, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams #technology #security #education 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,... Full Article
Tech Term of the Month - August 2023: Cache Aug 17, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams #education #technology 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... Full Article
Historic Carus Schoolhouse moves locations as local providers adjust utility lines to make way Aug 16, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams #community 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... Full Article
BCT Service Interruptions for Historic Carus Schoolhouse Move Aug 8, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams #news #outage 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... Full Article
Congratulations to the 2023 BCT Scholarship Winners! Jul 20, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams #announcements #news #community 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... Full Article
Tech Term of the Month - July 2023: DoS/DDoS Attack Jul 19, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams #education #security 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... Full Article
BCT Awarded USDA Loan to Build Fiber Optic Network Jul 18, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams #technology #announcements #news #company information 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... Full Article
BCT Webmail Access Update Jul 12, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams #email #maintenance 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... Full Article
Webmail Login Update Jul 6, 2023 | posted by Jason Nugent #email #maintenance 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... Full Article
Tech Term of the Month - June 2023: bit vs. Byte Jun 21, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams #education #technology 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.... Full Article
Scammers Are Impersonating Best Buy’s Geek Squad: Here’s What You Need to Know By Office of the Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum Jun 19, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams #education #security #scams 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... Full Article
Tech Term of the Month - May 2023: HDMI May 17, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams #education #technology 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,... Full Article
Keep Your Personal Information Safe When Spring Cleaning Apr 19, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams #education #tips #technology #security 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... Full Article
Tech Term of the Month - April 2023: WiFi Apr 19, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams #education #technology #wifi 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... Full Article
Call Before You Dig This Spring to Avoid Damaging Utility Lines Mar 16, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams #education 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... Full Article
Tech Term of the Month - March 2023: Ethernet Mar 16, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams #tips #education #education #technology 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... Full Article
6 Digital Spring Cleaning Tips to Stay Organized and Secure Mar 1, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams #education #tips 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... Full Article
Watch Out for "Account Suspended" Scams Feb 15, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams #education #tips #security #scams 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... Full Article
Tech Term of the Month - February 2023: Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Feb 15, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams #education #tips #security 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... Full Article
Update Your Passwords to Keep Accounts Secure Feb 1, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams #education #tips #security 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... Full Article
A Note About Third-Party Bill Pay Vendors Jan 24, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams #announcements #education #smarthub 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... Full Article
Our Local Techs Have Your Back Jan 19, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams #community 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... Full Article
Service Interruptions Due to PGE Power Outage - December 27, 2022 Dec 27, 2022 | posted by Conner Williams #announcements #outage 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... Full Article
'Tis the season to spot and avoid gift card scams By By Kira Krown, Federal Trade Commission Consumer Education Specialist Dec 12, 2022 | posted by Conner Williams #scams #tips #ftc-article #security #education 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... Full Article
Amazon "Prime Account Report" Email Scam Alert Oct 18, 2022 | posted by Conner Williams #news #security #scams #email ❗ 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... Full Article
Possible PGE Public Safety Power Shutoffs in BCT Service Area Due to Wildfire Weather Conditions Updated on September 9th with New Information Sep 8, 2022 | posted by Conner Williams #announcements #news 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.... Full Article
Stay Safe from Many Online Threats with Umbrella Defense This online safety feature is included with every BCT Internet subscription. Sep 1, 2022 | posted by Conner Williams #security #technology #company information #wifi #announcements 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... Full Article
Read the 2021 Annual Report and RSVP for the Annual Meeting Jul 12, 2022 | posted by Erica Meyer #company information #annual meeting 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... Full Article
BCT restructures product catalog Jun 29, 2022 | posted by Conner Williams #news #company information 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... Full Article
Broadband Outage Notification Jun 28, 2022 | posted by Conner Williams #news #outage 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... Full Article
June is Audiobook Appreciation Month Rent audiobooks and eBooks for free with the Libby app Jun 2, 2022 | posted by Conner Williams #news #technology #tips #community #wifi 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... Full Article
SCAM ALERT: Watch out for robocalls asking for personal info Jun 1, 2022 | posted by Conner Williams #scams #news #robocalls 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... Full Article
Create and Store Strong Passwords with a Password Manager May 5, 2022 | posted by Conner Williams #technology #tips #security 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... Full Article
On This Day: First Geocache Placed Near Beavercreek in 2000 May 3, 2022 | posted by Conner Williams #community #technology Did you know that the international phenomenon of geocaching was first played on this day 22 years ago near Beavercreek in our neighboring region of Viola to the east? For those unfamiliar, geocaching is an outdoor activity where participants use GPS technology and other navigational techniques... Full Article