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10-DIGIT DIALING CHANGES Beginning October 24, 2021, you must dial the Area Code + Telephone Number (10-digits) for all local calls. On and after this date, local calls dialed with only the 7-digits may not be completed and a recording will inform you that your call cannot be completed as dialed. You will be requiredRead more

WORD-OF-MOUTH MARKETING Word-of-mouth marketing is highly valued because of its power to bring in new customers without the expense of paid media. It’s also one of the most credible forms of marketing since people tend to trust recommendations made by their friends and family. Once limited to in-person conversations and phone calls, word-of-mouth marketing nowRead more

GROW WITH THE TIMES TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS It’s impressive to be a longstanding business with deep roots in the community. Keep in mind however, that holding on too tightly to tradition from the past may be hurting your business in the present. Why? Because blindly following traditions causes us to turn off our brainsRead more

WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU SHOP FOR APPS Apps make everyday life easier. In today’s society, apps make it easier to connect, learn, relax, shop, and much more. More than 592 million apps are downloaded each day around the globe, thanks to their incredible variety and usefulness. Apps can help you with everything from tasksRead more

COMPUTER VIRUS WARNING SIGNS Computers are a necessity in everyday life. Since they are so important to us, it is also important that we watch for any viruses that can do serious damage to our systems. Watch for these warning signs: Strange and frequent pop-ups – If you’re getting bombarded by pop-up ads, your computerRead more

2021 TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARDS This year marks the 16th year that Madison Communications has sponsored the Teacher of the Year Awards contest! Any teacher that is employed at a school district within our Madison coverage is eligible to be nominated for this award. The contest takes place from March 1st– May 3rd andRead more

OPTIMAL HOME ROUTER LOCATIONS Do you want the best Wi-Fi network connection in your home? If so, it is important that you make sure to place your router in an optimal location. The wrong location can occasionally cause the Internet connection to fail or drop intermittently. Here are the top guidelines to follow when placingRead more

5 WAYS TO PREPARE FOR A TELEMEDICINE VISIT With the current circumstances we are dealing with in the world, virtual doctor’s appointments are becoming more and more popular. Telemedicine is convenient and allows you to check in with your provider from the comfort of your home. There are several ways to prepare for a telemedicineRead more

EMERGENCY BENEFIT BROADBAND PROGRAMWhat is the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program and what will it provide? The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program is an FCC program that provides a temporary discount on monthly broadband internet bills for qualifying low-income households.  If you household is eligible, you can receive: Up to a $50/month discount on your broadband internetRead more

Fiber Optics – How Your Provider is Increasing Value In Your Community Does Fiber Optics increase the value of your home? Fiber to the home offers many advantages to residential customers and businesses alike and prepares everyone to enjoy an even greater selection of communication options in the future. It can do a lot forRead more