Wi-Fi technology is extremely popular. Whether you’re grabbing a cup of coffee or shopping, you’re likely to have a Wi-Fi hotspot available. You may hear people talking about “getting onto Wi-Fi” or not being able to “get onto Wi-Fi”. Most of the time, the issue is that they can’t get their device connected to the… Read more »
With more connected devices and constant online activity in our homes, we all want to get the best Wi-Fi possible. Unfortunately, in some homes, certain spots can be hard to reach. When you try to connect in one of these dead zones, the connection is either too slow or you can’t get a signal at… Read more »
Every year Craw-Kan employees donate money to help those in the area that may need a little extra Christmas cheer. Servicemen out in the field see firsthand many of the hardships that our patrons may be going through. So, many years ago, the “Time to Share” fund was conceived and the tradition began. All money… Read more »
The equipment that powers Standard Definition (SD) channel feeds is end-of-life and no longer supported by manufacturers. Craw-Kan will begin retiring Standard Definition (SD) channels as we move to a fully High Definition (HD) channel lineup. This does not mean you are losing any of your favorite networks! The Standard Definition (SD) channels being… Read more »
It’s that time of year where everyone gets festive with decorations, seasonal foods, and of course online shopping is more prominent than ever. With access to eCommerce websites, having products shipped to your home may make life a little easier, but that also means more criminals are out taking packages from doorsteps. According to a… Read more »
With Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the rest of the shopping season hitting full swing, making your holiday purchases online can be a huge time-saver, as well as a financially wise move. The convenience of online shopping does come with some risks, however. To avoid these security drawbacks that can accompany the sharing of personal… Read more »
TO CUT OR NOT TO CUT, THAT IS THE QUESTION Since the early 2000’s, the average cable bill has gone from $60 to $105! That’s a 74% increase over the course of 18 years (2000-2018). While cable bills continue to rise at an average of 5% annually, most of our pay checks do not. But with… Read more »
According to a new 2018 study from the Leichtman Research Group, Inc. (LRG), about 78% of TV households nationwide subscribe to some form of Pay-TV service and more surprisingly, the “Mean reported monthly spending on Pay-TV service among subscribers is about $107”—which makes Craw-Kan’s cable TV packages fall below the national average on cost! What… Read more »
The National Telecommunications Cooperative Association (NTCA), the premiere association representing around 900 independent telecommunication companies, has recognized Craw-Kan for our innovation and insight, so we are proud to say we are officially a Certified Gig-Capable Provider with the NTCA. Now we can show the world how Craw-Kan is delivering the internet of tomorrow—today! Craw-Kan… Read more »
In 2018, your Cooperative set out to improve what it does best: be a trusted technology partner for all our members and non-members alike. The past couple years have seen a massive increase in the amount of fiber to the home construction. Not only are we in the second year of our 5-year member project… Read more »
