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 »
Troubleshooting 101
October 15, 2018
Are you having issues with your Craw-Kan Internet connection or Wi-Fi? Whatever the problem — from a flaky connection, Wi-Fi troubles, or even little to no access to the Internet at all — some router troubleshooting could fix things. Some of this also applies to your modem. Your wireless router and modem may actually be… Read more »
When Will Fiber-Optic Internet Be In My Area?
October 10, 2018We wish we could be everywhere at once. Building fiber-optic lines takes time and a lot of people working, from customer service representatives taking your order to contractors developing lines along the road, and our installers putting a line from the road to your house and finally installation within the house. This all takes… Read more »
Craw-Kan Security Systems
October 8, 2018We think about your safety so you can go about your day and sleep easy at night! Since 1983, Craw-Kan has offered state-of-the-art technology to protect your property and assets, all with peace-of-mind. From convenient, easy-to-operate residential systems to expandable business installations, our technicians can customize a system to best fit your needs. Our… Read more »
Why Does My Cable Bill Increase?
October 1, 2018General Knowledge Nationwide, the average TV bill (excluding internet and phone service) is on the rise. With the Telecommunications Act of 1996, consumer advocates point to the wave of mergers and consolidation. The Act let cross-overs in certain media occur and was shown to the public as a way to create competition, allowing telephone… Read more »
Small Business and Craw-Kan
September 25, 2018Have you ever thought about what our community would be like without small businesses? For starters, half of everyone in the United States would be out of work, because small businesses employ 48% of U.S. employees, according to the Small Business Administration. On a nationwide scale, without small business, the economy would grow stagnant. According… Read more »
Phone Scam Alert!
September 21, 2018We’ve received reports from some of our customers about suspicious phone calls they are receiving. Customers are getting phone calls regarding a compromise with their home IP address, and these scammers are asking for the IP address numbers over the phone lines. Some of these scammers are using malicious spoofing techniques, where they are disguising… Read more »
What is Bandwidth?
September 20, 2018Bandwidth is important when gathering information online. The amount of bandwidth available to you lets you gather that information at different speeds, and it’s especially important with streaming services. For some of you that don’t know what streaming means, streaming is playing video or audio files on your TV, computer, and/or mobile device over the… Read more »
The Pros of Fiber Vs Fixed 5G
September 18, 2018Tier 1 companies, such as AT&T and Verizon, use a lot of satellite and wireless-based technology as their model for broadband expansion in rural America. These two companies, and others, have primarily staked their claim on the more densely populated areas, while a lot of rural America is left alone. Most of us in… Read more »
The Best Questions To Ask When Choosing An Internet Package
September 6, 2018There’s no single “best speed” when it comes to Internet service, which is why choosing a package can be confusing. The speeds that work fine for your neighbor might not be what your household needs, since there are many aspects to consider and differences in how people use the Internet. Let’s quickly review the… Read more »