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2026 SCTE BROADBAND CHAMPIONSHIP Madison Communications is proud to celebrate another incredible accomplishment by one of our own! Broadband Technician Bryan Huffstutler represented Madison Communications at the 2026 Broadband Championships at Tech Expo in Atlanta, Georgia, where he earned 3rd Place in the Fiber Connection competition on October 1st. Bryan competed alongside 24 highly skilledRead more

BUILDING UP BULLDOGS AWARD We are excited to share that Madison Communications was recently recognized with the “Building Up Bulldogs Award” by the Staunton Community Unit School District #6 Board of Education and Superintendent Brett Allen! The Building Up Bulldogs Award recognizes individuals and organizations for their support of the Staunton School District and itsRead more

EDWARDSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL’s TIGER TALK PODCASTThe Edwardsville High School Tiger Talk Podcast Network is providing students with a unique platform to develop their communication skills, share their perspectives, and connect with the community. Through this initiative, students are creating content that highlights both athletics and student life at EHS. The network currently produces two distinctRead more

BACK-TO-SCHOOL STARTS WITH BETTER INTERNET: IS YOUR HOME READY?Summer always seems to fly by. One minute you’re planning vacations and backyard cookouts, and the next you’re shopping for school supplies, preparing for fall sports, and getting everyone back into a routine. As life gets busier, one thing becomes more important than ever: a fast, reliableRead more

OUR TEAM WINS BROADBAND SKILLS CHALLENGE!At Madison Communications, we take great pride in delivering reliable service and maintaining a high-quality broadband network for our customers. Recently, four members of our technical team demonstrated exactly why our customers can trust the expertise behind our network. Bryan Huffstutler, Erick Goode, Greg Crabill, and Tanner Pieri represented MadisonRead more

21ST ANNUAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARDSAt Madison Communications, we believe that strong communities begin with strong schools and dedicated educators. That is why we are proud to continue recognizing outstanding local teachers through our annual Teacher of the Year Awards program. This year marked the 21st Annual Teacher of the Year Awards, and weRead more

BE VOCAL ABOUT BUYING LOCAL!Madison Communications is a big believer in small businesses. If we work together as community members, we can help small businesses succeed despite the increasing competition from national chains and online mega-retailers. Given the prevailing emphasis on simply finding the cheapest price when making purchase decisions, it’s important to remind ourRead more

IS YOUR WEBSITE MOBILE FRIENDLY?If the answer is, “No” or “I’m not sure,” this article is for you Grab your smartphone right now and go to your company’s website. Is there a lot of text? Do you have to pinch or zoom in to read it? If so, your users may get frustrated and goRead more

CELEBRATING 21 YEARS OF HONORING LOCAL EDUCATORSThe Madison Communications Teacher of the Year Awards Return for 2026 For 21 years, Madison Communications has proudly celebrated the educators who make a lasting difference in the lives of students across our communities. Our 21st Annual Teacher of the Year Awards are officially underway, and we are excitedRead more

IN THE EVENT OF A STORMSevere weather can impact power and communication services. In the event of a storm, please follow the steps below to stay safe and restore your Madison Communications services as quickly as possible. What to Do During and After a Storm Put safety first. Follow local weather alerts and avoid handlingRead more