Support Local Businesses on Small Business Saturday November 24, 2020 | HTC We at HTC have always encouraged our customers to shop local during the weekend after Thanksgiving, but this year, it’s more important than ever. Small business owners in Waterloo, Red Bud, Columbia and other rural communities have been hit hard by the Coronavirus pandemic, and now is the time to show them our support… Read More
Customer Spotlight: Columbia American Legion and Hopskeller November 10, 2020 | HTC Columbia American Legion Since 1920, American Legion Post 581 has made honoring local Veterans a priority. Each year on Memorial Day, they host an event to pay respect to soldiers whose lives were lost while protecting our freedom, and every Veteran’s Day, they hold a ceremony to show thanks for military members and their… Read More
Security and Privacy in Today’s Smart Homes November 3, 2020 | HTC It’s hard to believe the futuristic things we used to see on the Jetsons are actually now a real thing. Smart homes are full of watches, robotic help, video chats…they’ve all been invented, and new innovative offerings are being introduced every year to make our lives easier. But as convenient as all this new… Read More
How to Check if a Website is Safe October 20, 2020 | HTC The Internet has made it possible to have anything we need at our fingertips. But along with the convenience of being able to order food, interact with friends, and read about what’s happening all around the world, the Internet is also filled with potential risks. To avoid ending up on a site that can… Read More
Customer Spotlight: The Burnt End and Fashion Attic October 13, 2020 | HTC Looking for delicious barbecue or affordable fine fashion? You’ll find them both just a short drive away. Read more in this Customer Spotlight! The Burn End and Fashion Attic: October Customer Spotlight The Burnt End When Terry Reinhardt asked his friend Donna to help him with a BBQ competition in 2013, he… Read More
HTC is Proud to Sponsor Songs4Soldiers Tailgate Fest October 1, 2020 | HTC Just as 2020 has been challenging for all of us, Songs4Soldiers has had to be creative in order to raise money in lieu of their annual fall fundraiser. Since 2013, this local charitable organization has donated over $600,000 to combat veterans using proceeds from their benefit concert, but due to Covid-19 restrictions that couldn’t… Read More
Today is National American Business Women’s Day September 22, 2020 | HTC There is certainly no denying that women in the workforce have come a long way, and today, September 22nd, we celebrate those strides. National American Business Women’s Day is a day to acknowledge key events and contributors that have played a significant role in establishing women in business today, and to make connections that… Read More
Customer Spotlight: Annbriar Golf Course and Admiral Parkway Development September 15, 2020 | HTC Did you know Monroe County is home to a nationally ranked golf course and one of the most unique underground developments in the country? And guess what? They both, Annbriar and Admiral Parkway Development, chose HTC as their Internet and phone service provider! Annbriar Golf Course For nearly three decades, golfers have flocked… Read More
Is COVID Impacting the Internet? September 8, 2020 | HTC The novel coronavirus pandemic has affected every aspect of our lives. It’s forcing many of us to work from home, it’s causing many children to attend school remotely, and it has resulted in sports and recreational activities shutting down all together. Now more than ever, we must rely on a dependable Internet connection to… Read More
Stop Annoying Spam Calls for Good! For Free! August 25, 2020 | HTC With 90% of consumers having received a fraudulent call at some point, chances are you’ve picked up the phone to hear a robotic voice on the other end (probably right in the middle of a nice family dinner or an important client interaction). There are rules in place that block these spam calls, but… Read More