Amy Ahlers, Author at Alliance Communications

It’s time to swap out your router

Posted on September 11, 2023September 26, 2023 by Amy Ahlers

A more powerful router is waiting for you If you use the 844 GigaCenter Wi-Fi router from Alliance, which is shown in the picture below, it's nearing its end-of-life. We want to get you a new, more powerful router. For no cost, we'll come to your home and install a GigaSpire Blast Wi-Fi 6 router. [...] Read more »

Alliance’s new internet speeds

Posted on July 21, 2023July 28, 2023 by Amy Ahlers

Alliance’s new internet speeds rank high above nationwide trends. “The national average internet speed in 2023 is 135 Mbps download and 25 Mbps upload,” said General Manager/CEO Ross Petrick. “Starting Aug. 1, even Alliance’s slowest internet speed is more than double the national average, and the slowest upload speed is 12 times faster.” Alliance's New [...] Read more »

Try Ultimate Wi-Fi for FREE

Posted on February 21, 2023December 16, 2025 by Amy Ahlers

Having a quality router is essential to a good internet experience. Ultimate Whole Home Wi-Fi is a revolutionary personalized service providing safe, fast, reliable internet that covers your whole home. It’s managed from the My Alliance WiFi app and powered by the GigaSpire Blast router. The Blast router can connect up to 250+ devices and [...] Read more »

New Cable TV Alternatives Guide

Posted on February 3, 2023February 16, 2023 by Amy Ahlers

Alliance has created a cable TV alternatives guide to help you decide if cable TV or a streaming service is best for your household. We'll help you navigate through the many streaming options currently available in the marketplace. Alliance Communications wants you to enjoy a great TV experience, no matter which service or streaming device [...] Read more »

Streaming Continues to Shake Up TV Industry

Posted on November 17, 2022November 18, 2022 by Amy Ahlers

By Ross Petrick, General Manager/CEO Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime, OH MY! As the number and cost of streaming services continue to rise, one thing is certain: Viewers are consuming more streaming content. According to Nielsen data from September 2022, streaming content consists of 37 percent of total viewing, while cable TV is at 33 […]

Keep your personal information away from hackers 24×7

Posted on August 8, 2022June 6, 2023 by Amy Ahlers

Everything from your web browsing to the smart devices installed in your home has the potential to erode your privacy and personal security. You must all do whatever you can to keep your personal information away from hackers. Your Personally Identifiable Information, known as PII, can include your name, physical home address, email address, telephone [...] Read more »

Get ready for 10-digit dialing for local calls in South Dakota

Posted on June 30, 2022June 30, 2022 by Amy Ahlers

Get ready for 10-digit dialing for local calls in South Dakota. Last summer, the Federal Communications Commission adopted an order approving the designation of 988 as the 3-digit dialing code for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. This designation will require South Dakota residents to transition to 10-digit dialing for local phone calls. In a few […]

Beware of phishing emails

Posted on June 27, 2022June 27, 2022 by Amy Ahlers

Always be careful if you receive an email message that asks you to click on a link to update your bank information or re-authenticate your account. A hacker might be trying to steal your information or infect your device with a virus or malware. The photo in this post is a recent example of a […]

How to Create a Guest Wi-Fi Network

Posted on December 22, 2021December 29, 2021 by Amy Ahlers

‘Tis the season for family and gatherings and “What’s your Wi-Fi password?” Be prepared with a printable Wi-Fi sign! Either print straight from here, or download the PDF to fill in your network name and password! For My Alliance WiFi App users, you can create a Guest Network for your Alliance router and share […]

Say goodbye to a paper statement!

Posted on November 30, 2021December 16, 2025 by Amy Ahlers

Simply choose to receive your bill only online and get a one-time $25 credit. Not only will you reduce paper clutter, but you’ll also have extra money in your bank account. After you sign up to receive your bill online, you’ll receive an email from Alliance on or before the first of the month [...] Read more »