Archive for August 2021
What’s the Deal with Authorized Account Access?: Understanding CPNI
Have you ever tried to call for information concerning your phone service, only to be rebuffed by a customer service rep because you weren’t authorized on the account? It can be a frustrating roadblock, but it’s actually one that exists to protect you and your data. Read on to learn more about Customer Proprietary Network…
Read MoreAvoiding Unlawful Robocalls
For the most part, robocalls are an annoyance. They may be irritating and disruptive, but when all is said and done, they are relatively harmless… right? Well, not always. Robocallers are often after private data or financial information you don’t want falling into the wrong hands. Read on for some simple tips to help you…
Read MoreFree Alternatives to Streaming Movies
Have you spent the past year working through every title on Netflix? If you’re bored with your current streaming service, it might be time to switch things up. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of free alternative streaming services for all your entertainment needs. The best part of these services is that you don’t need…
Read MoreSacred Wind’s Broadband Held Strong During Recent Area Outages
Internet Redundancy Key to Access to Internet, Emergency Services During the recent CenturyLink Friday the 13th outage that left many without internet or phone service, Sacred Wind Communications and its affiliates’ high-speed internet and emergency 911 customers remained unaffected, due to the company’s investment in its own redundant fiber and network design. “The recent outage…
Read MoreVoIP vs. Landline: What’s the Difference?
If you’ve never used VoIP before, you may be wondering what it is and how it differs from a traditional landline phone. We hope this article answers your questions and helps you make an educated decision for your telephone needs! (Currently, we offer VoIP only to business customers.) Defining VoIP and POTS VoIP stands for…
Read MoreKeeping Your Computer Microphone and Camera Secure
Do you know what’s in your pocket? Or in your office, or on your bedside table? Connectivity is amazing… but it also has the potential to facilitate unwanted monitoring if you’re not careful. Unfortunately, cybercrime is on the rise, and it’s not just limited to mega-corporations. It can happen to almost anyone, using a variety…
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