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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

SUN OUTAGES & THE AFFECTS ON TV SERVICE What are Sun Outages? Twice a year (spring and fall), TV providers experience a technical phenomenon called “sun outages.” For a period of about 2 weeks, the sun causes “solar interference” to all geostationary satellite signals. As the sun’s path across the sky gets lower each day,Read 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

Data Privacy Day is January 28th! Data Privacy Day occurs every year on January 28th as a reminder to carefully manage your privacy settings on your devices and online services. This nationally recognized day is a perfect opportunity for individuals to evaluate their personal cybersecurity.  Our personal data is collected and used through a variety of mediaRead more

5 Tips to Maintain High-Speed Internet While Working From Home In today’s technically advanced society, it is hard to imagine getting through the day without using the Internet. A majority of Americans are forced to work from home because of the coronavirus. Maintaining a stable internet connection is crucial during this troubling time. Unfortunately, thereRead more

How the Internet Works First, we have to ask, what is the internet? Internet is essentially a set of rules that lets your computer talk to another computer. Your computer uses those rules to connect you to the Web. The Internet is technically a global network of billions of computers and other electronic devices that areRead more

Burying Cable Drops Burying Cable Drops Do you ever see Madison trucks out in your neighborhood and wonder what they could possibly be working on? One project they could be completing is burying a cable drop. What is a cable drop? A cable drop is the cable that brings the high definition television or cableRead more

Madison Focuses on Local Education Madison Communications has been serving central IL for over 75 years. We are committed to giving back to our communities and achieving the highest level of customer service. Part of giving back includes opening up opportunities for those in our service areas. Besides being a part of local chambers and donatingRead more