Stories

Spotting Fraudulent Emails and Online Scams

September 14, 2022

We have discovered hackers are using Alpine Communications as their front to steal email credentials. Once hackers gain entrance into the email account, they are deleting existing email, adding a forward to email, and then setting it up to delete incoming emails once they have been forwarded. This allows all emails to be sent to a new email address without the customer knowing what has been delivered to their inbox. If you suspect you have entered information into a fake website, please call our 24/7 tech support, 1-888-264-2908, to have us assist in reviewing email preferences.

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Resources for Navigating Tech Use with Your Kids

September 1, 2022

Parenting in the 2020s comes with complications that did not exist less than a two decades ago. And technology—especially smartphones and tablets—add to those complications. From the distractions of texting and gaming to "addiction" to social media and the constant concern over inappropriate online content, today’s tech can be very problematic.

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How Smart Tech Helps Seniors Live Safe, Independent Lives at Home

August 25, 2022

Every year, more and more American seniors—over 55 million of them, according to the AARP—are living independently and “aging in place” at their homes.  Our seniors have earned the peace of mind of a safer, more secure life in their own homes. And given the excessive costs of senior living facilities, many seniors are better off financially remaining in their homes for longer, too. 

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Best Laptops for Your College Kid

August 8, 2022

As one of life's great transitional moments, heading off to college for the first time marks a period of growth, expansion, and exploration—and lots and lots of expenses! Outside of tuition, room, and board, one of the biggest and most necessary expenses is acquiring a new laptop for your budding scholar.

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Meet the Crew – Brian Koth

July 7, 2022

Batter Up! Alpine’s newest Customer Service Account Specialist has a passion for baseball. Brian Koth serves on the Elkader Little League Board of Directors and coaches Little League. You may recognize his name from a local radio station where he has worked off and on for more than 20 years.

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Safe Online Messaging Apps for Kids

June 23, 2022

Our children are growing up in the digital age, surrounded by technology in all its wonder—and danger. While there are plenty of good reasons to embrace technology, it represents a significant risk for children, who can easily get lured by online predators.  

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3 Simple Ways to Keep Your Smart Devices Secure

June 13, 2022

“Smart” tech is connecting us to one another, and to our surroundings, now more than ever. Devices that didn’t exist a few years ago are now indispensable, reminding us of important appointments, storing our personal data, and helping us efficiently control our households.

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Internet Safety at the Clayton County Fairgrounds

June 7, 2022

Alpine Communications participated in the 2022 ISU Extension and Outreach Safety Day on May 12, 2022 at the Clayton County Fairgrounds.  Lori Keppler and Austin Behrend worked with fourth graders from MFL Mar Mac, Clayton Ridge, Central, and Postville schools to learn their knowledge about Internet safety and help them understand the dangers online. In the first activity, students were asked to go to a corner of the building that best represented their answer to questions. This helped understand how...

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New Scam Alert: Texts from Your Own Phone Number

June 1, 2022

Scams are a sad but common part of the online experience today. And scammers are always hunting for new targets and ways to exploit people. The latest scheme to trick you into divulging sensitive personal and financial information about yourself is one of the most ominous yet: using your own phone number to text you.

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