2023 TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARDS Rural broadband is more than making an Internet connection, it’s about connecting people and giving back to our local communities. This year marks the 18th year that Madison Communications has sponsored the Teacher of the Year Awards contest! Madison has proudly contributed over $27,000 to local area schools throughRead more
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NEW 730 AREA CODE IS COMING TO THE 618 REGION With new telephone numbers in southern Illinois in high demand, the Illinois Commerce Commission approved the implementation of the new 730 area code to overlay the existing 618 area code region. The 618 area code serves all or part of 37 counties, and includes communitiesRead more
SCTE GATEWAY CHAPTER WINS 2022 CHAPTER OF THE YEAR! Congratulations to the SCTE Gateway Chapter for Winning the 2022 SCTE Chapter of the Year at the Chapter Leadership Conference in Oklahoma City! The SCTE Gateway Chapter is one of 67 Chapters across the globe whose purpose is to provide local networking, professional development and certification opportunities toRead more
ONLINE REVIEWS ARE BIG FACTOR IN CONSUMER CHOICESMore people are looking for consumer-generated online reviews than ever, according to BrightLocal’s 2020 Local Consumer Review Survey.1 Consumers are becoming more review-savvy, preferring businesses that receive high volumes of high-scoring reviews on a regular basis. Key findings of this survey include: • 93% of consumers used theRead more
ENCOURAGE THE FOUR C’S OF CREATIVITYHow many times have you said, “Why didn’t I think of that?” We’re often surprised by, or envious of, great business ideas we see in person or read about online. We admire those with seemingly innate abilities to create something from nothing but sometimes discount our own potential for creativity.Read more
WE NOW OFFER SPEEDS AS FAST AS 1 GIG! Madison Communications is pleased to announce that we are now offering Internet Speeds as fast as 1 GIG! If your family loves to play interactive data-hungry video games, while simultaneously downloading the newest apps on your smartphone, connecting to multiple home security or smart home devices,Read more
SMART TECHNOLOGY IS GROWING ON FARMSInnovative devices gather data and help maximize operational efficiency Data is the most valuable tool a farmer has when it comes to minimizing costs and maximizing crop yields. That’s why about 80 percent of U.S. farmers now use some sort of smart technology. This is a fortunate development, because theRead more
FEEL GOOD ABOUT CHOOSING USMadison Communications knows your business has options when it comes to choosing a provider for communications services. So, we want you to know how much we appreciate your loyal support of us. It’s truly a win-win situation when a local business like yours chooses a local provider like us for Internet,Read more
TRADITION IS NOT A BUSINESS MODELSticking to traditions from the past may be hurting your business in the present Traditions are beloved parts of family life — the first-day-of-school photo, a recurring Thanksgiving menu, when and where you open holiday gifts. Doing the same thing year after year is comforting. But what works well at home doesn’tRead more
COMPUTER SECURITY: THE HUMAN FACTORHow to help protect your company from social engineering To ensure your company’s computer systems are secure, you back up your data regularly, use robust passwords, promptly address any problems reported by your staff, register your software, install an antivirus application, have a disaster recovery plan in place, and use allRead more
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