On November 20th, between midnight and 8am, we will upgrade our satellite dish that receives the national feeds for many of your CKTV channels. During this time these channels will be dark. The good news is your local channels will NOT be affected. This upgrade will result in a much more reliable signal and a… Read more »
The New Generation of Phone Scams
March 12, 2019
In February, the Federal Communications Commission issued an eye opening report on illegal robocalls. It was reported that 44.6% of all calls to mobile phones would be scam calls in 2019. Unfortunately, these calls are hard to stop. Caller ID spoofing hides the caller’s true identity making them hard to track. The FCC has made… Read more »
Is Wi-Fi the same as Internet?
January 28, 2019
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 »
Wi-Fi Boosters – What’s the Difference?
January 4, 2019
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 »
Time to Share – Employees Give Back
December 21, 2018
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 »
No! You’re Not Losing Channels
December 13, 2018The 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 »
Holiday Package Theft On The Rise
December 4, 2018It’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 »
Don’t Be A Victim When Shopping Online
November 26, 2018With 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 »
Thinking of Cutting the Cord?
November 14, 2018TO 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 »
Craw-Kan is More Affordable than the National Average with Pay-TV Pricing
November 5, 2018According 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 »