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What are Local Broadcaster Retransmission Fees? What are the retransmission consent negotiations? A decades-old federal law empowers broadcasters, including corporations that own TV stations such as ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC, to charge fees to local TV providers for the right to carry or “retransmit” their signals even though over the air programming is freeRead more

Technician Team Finishes 1st Place in Cable-Tec Games Competition for Ninth Consecutive Year Madison Communications is pleased to announce that their technician team made up by Darin Jansen, Brian Henfling, Brent Phillips and Jeremy Maggart won 1st Place Overall at the Mid America Cable-Tec Games held in Oklahoma City in September.  Madison was just one ofRead more

It’s Time to Give Back Investing in your community is good for your business 1. Improved image: You are able to show your community that you company has integrity and strong morals. It is great publicity for your business, often charities and non for profits like to show their appreciation by calling out their supportersRead more

How to Optimize Your Wi-Fi Network Many factors can affect the performance of your Wi-Fi network. As a first step, review these tips and implement those that pertain to your business location. If you still experience Wi-Fi issues, contact Madison Communications for assistance. 1. Update your router. The latest router models support the 802.11ac standard, whichRead more

We Love Our Teachers! Three area teachers were recipients of the Madison Communications Teacher of the Year award receiving $500 to be used toward a classroom project and a pizza party to celebrate with their class. Colleen Favre The 2018 Teacher of the Year winners are Mrs. Colleen Favre, a pre-k teacher at Ben-Gil Elementary,Read more

7 Great Reasons to Buy Local It may not always be possible to buy what you need from a local business, but it’s worth taking a minute to think local first. In honor of National Small Business Week, April 29-May 5th, here are some reminders of the impact you can have when choosing to shopRead more

Net Neutrality: What to expect from Madison Madison Communications response to the repeal of the 2015 Open Internet Order. On December 14, 2017, the FCC repealed the 2015 Open Internet Order know as Net Neutrality.   Our customers are asking, “What changes will be in store for Madison customers?”  The answer is simple….. Nothing will change.Read more

Stand Up for Health and Productivity Sit down and get to work.” You probably remember teachers saying that during your school years. But was it the best advice? Some research suggests that long periods of constant sitting inhibit circulation and flexibility, decrease attentiveness, and slow the body’s calorie-burning mechanisms. It’s even been dubbed the SittingRead more

The Buy Local Loop The phrase “what goes around comes around” applies to many things, including your local economy. When your company and other businesses keep your dollars local, you benefit the community, local nonprofit agencies, friends and neighbors, and—ultimately—your own business. Here’s how it works: Why It Pays to Think Twice Before Shopping OnlineRead more

What is a Smart Rural Community? You’ve heard of smart homes, smart phones, and the smart grid, which all rely on broadband technology to operate more effectively and efficiently. The same technology can be used to enhance entire communities. Broadband enables rural Americans to enhance competitiveness and quality of life. You’ve heard of smart homes,Read more