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We have been notified that individuals have been receiving a scam email pretending to be OTTC. You will only ever receive email communication from us using the address [email protected]. Please delete messages from any other account.

Genuine businesses and government agencies will never ask for payment via gift card. Any such request is a sure sign of fraud. The same is true if you get an urgent call that’s supposedly from a grandchild, or if someone you’ve grown close to online suddenly asks for a loan. A request for money via gift card means you’re dealing with a scam, not a loved one.

We have been notified that individuals have been receiving a scam email pretending to be OTTC. You will only ever receive email communication from us using the address [email protected]. Please delete messages from any other account.

Genuine businesses and government agencies will never ask for payment via gift card. Any such request is a sure sign of fraud. The same is true if you get an urgent call that’s supposedly from a grandchild, or if someone you’ve grown close to online suddenly asks for a loan. A request for money via gift card means you’re dealing with a scam, not a loved one.

Happy Holidays from the OTTC Family to yours!

Happy Holidays from the OTTC Family to yours!

Rotten Tomatoes, the popular movie-rating site, shared its top 10 Christmas movies. Here they are from one to 10: It’s a Wonderful Life (1946), Miracle on 34th Street (1947), Holiday Inn (1942), The Shop Around the Corner (1940), Stalag 17 (1953), The Apartment (1960), The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), Die Hard (1988), Arthur Christmas (2011), and A Christmas Story (1983). What’s your favorite Christmas movie?

Rotten Tomatoes, the popular movie-rating site, shared its top 10 Christmas movies. Here they are from one to 10: It’s a Wonderful Life (1946), Miracle on 34th Street (1947), Holiday Inn (1942), The Shop Around the Corner (1940), Stalag 17 (1953), The Apartment (1960), The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), Die Hard (1988), Arthur Christmas (2011), and A Christmas Story (1983). What’s your favorite Christmas movie?

It’s more fun to move more quickly, whether you’re sledding down a snowy hill or flying through downloads at home. So why not give your family the gift of faster internet this holiday season? It’s sure to make the new year more wonderful for the binge watchers, gamers, remote workers, and students in your household. Call us at 866.353.7209 to upgrade your service today!

It’s more fun to move more quickly, whether you’re sledding down a snowy hill or flying through downloads at home. So why not give your family the gift of faster internet this holiday season? It’s sure to make the new year more wonderful for the binge watchers, gamers, remote workers, and students in your household. Call us at 866.353.7209 to upgrade your service today!

What a festive way to start the holiday season! The team had the best time at the annual Clifton Springs Holiday Lights Festival last Friday evening! We loved getting a chance to talk with new and old customers alike! Thanks to Talk of the Town for providing the BEST Hot Cocoa around!

What a festive way to start the holiday season! The team had the best time at the annual Clifton Springs Holiday Lights Festival last Friday evening! We loved getting a chance to talk with new and old customers alike! Thanks to Talk of the Town for providing the BEST Hot Cocoa around!

Computer viruses can do serious damage to your system, so watch for these warning signs: 1. Strange and frequent pop-ups - If you’re getting bombarded by pop-up ads, your computer may be infected by a virus. Same goes for unusual alerts and ads for anti-virus products. 2. Messages you didn’t send It’s a red flag when a friend says they received a fishy email, instant message, or social media message from you that you didn’t send. ... 3. Lockdown warning - This might be the scariest virus symptom: a pop-up message saying you’re locked out of your computer unless you send money. Ignore the scammer and take your computer to a computer repair professional. 4. Very slow startup - If your computer takes forever to boot up and you’ve done all the usual troubleshooting, including reducing the number of programs that launch at startup a computer virus could be the cause.

Want to see if your location is serviceable? We just rolled out our OTTC Serviceable Map - Check it out https://ottctel.com/check-availability/

Sometimes when you type a word or two into the Google search bar, you get lots of results but not the exact information you were looking for. To search more efficiently, try the tips in this article from our latest issue of Website Compass magazine. Here’s a preview: Quotation marks are your friend.

Smartphones and tablets don’t like cold weather. When a lithium-ion battery is exposed to low temperatures, it can drain faster than normal or indicate it has ample power remaining and then suddenly go dead. Low temperatures can also make a device’s glass surfaces more sensitive to cracks and breaks, especially if there's already a nick. To protect your devices, don’t leave them for long in a parked car. Instead, take them with you, either in a clothing pocket or insulated bag. In the event your device does shut down, don’t restart it until it’s had time to warm up restarting immediately could actually cause more harm and shorten the battery life.

In the mood for some lighthearted fun? Dress up your pet on January 14 and share pics on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram using #DressUpYourPetDay. Don’t forget to also wow your neighbors when you take your dog for a walk. Let the furry fashion show begin!

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is an extra layer of security that requires two distinct forms of identification in order to gain access to an online account or computer system. In this context, a factor means a way to convince the account or system that you are who you say you are. In 2FA, the first factor is typically your username/password pair. The second factor may be something you have (such as a text with a time-based code sent to your smartphone or other device, or a smartphone authenticator app) or something you are (biometrics using your fingerprint, face, or retina). Despite the slight inconvenience of a longer log-in process, security experts recommend enabling 2FA wherever possible.

Our SmartHub app is launching soon. You will be able to manage your account, view and pay your bill, monitor your usage 24/7, report service issues, and receive important notices all in the palm of your hand and on our web portal!

Before you get rid of your old electronics, make sure to completely erase all personal information. Then find a place to take them for recycling at www.epa.gov/recycle/electronics-donation-and-recycling. Old electronics should not be thrown out with the trash since they often contain toxic substances.

ON SALE NOW! www.starcidery.com In honor of breast cancer awareness month, Star Cider and I have teamed up to create a Cupcake/Cider bundle to benefit the Finge...r Lakes Visions of Hope along with a few local breast cancer warriors. These bundles will include 4 Cake Baby cupcakes assorted chocolate and vanilla frosted with vanilla buttercream and sprinkled in pink and One 750ml bottle of Star Ciders La Vie En Rose'. Bundles will be available for pick up October 30th beginning at 4:00pm at the Star Cider tasting room. We hope to shine a light on the Finger Lakes Visions of Hope and share with you their mission. We also hope to lighten the heavy load of a few local breast cancer warriors and share with them our communities unconditional love and support. The Face of Hope, now known as Visions of Hope (est. 2002) induct new members every two years. These inductees are women who have been diagnosed with, and treated for breast cancer, while also devoting themselves to spreading the word about the importance of early breast cancer detection and intervention as well as never giving up hope. They’re highly honored for their indomitable spirit, zest for life and passion for a cure. Their goal is to education people regarding the importance of self-breast exams, the signs and symptoms of breast cancer, the importance of recognizing these symptoms and the knowledge to seek help as soon as possible. For more information visit their Facebook Page https://m.facebook.com/FLXVisionsOfHope/ If you're unsure of where to start there is some great info about self exams and other breast health info at the National Breast Cancer Foundation website www.nationalbreastcancer.org. Be sure to schedule regular screenings. For more infromation on local facilities that offer screenings visit Rochester Regional Health's website https://www.rochesterregional.org//mammography-during-covi Elizabeth Wende Breast Care website https://www.ewbc.com/. Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester website https://bccr.org/

Since October is National Apple Month, perhaps it’s time to host a Gala, play some Jazz, and invite Granny Smith, Jonathan, and Pink Lady to join the fun!

Now more than ever, it’s important to support our local businesses. The pandemic has taken its toll, and many of them are struggling to make a go of it. You can help by posting about your positive experiences with local businesses on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

On Wednesdays we wear pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month! We will be donating a portion of all sales in the month of October to Visions of Hope at Clifton Springs Hospital!

A brushing scam is when people are sent products they didn’t order so the company (usually from a foreign country) can post fake customer reviews to improve product ratings and boost sales. Find out what to do if a mysterious delivery shows up at your home.

We’d love to make your autumn even more awesome. Granted, we don’t offer pumpkin spice internet, but we do offer awesome internet speeds, awesome prices, and awesome local employees! Call 866-353-7209 for details.

When you sign up for service during the month of October we will be donating a portion of all sales to Breast Cancer research!

We have some exciting news! OTTC will be expanding our service area in 2021! "like" & Follow us to be the first to hear where we are expanding to next. Where should we begin? Let us know in the comment section!

Do you love keyboard shortcuts? You can use them to quickly control a YouTube video you’re watching. Press K to pause, J to go backward 10 seconds, and L to go forward 10 seconds. To mute a video, press M.

Live TV streaming services such as AT&T TV NOW, fuboTV, Hulu Live TV, Philo, Sling TV, and YouTube TV deliver prime-time network shows and sports over your internet connection. Thinking about switching from cable TV to a live TV streaming service? Get answers to frequently asked questions.

In October we go pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

ATTN: OTC Customers, we will be performing a routine network maintenance on 10/6 between the hours of 4am-6am. Thank you for your patience!