Marcy Fogarty, Author at Alliance Communications

Construction of rural Beresford’s fiber internet network has started

Posted on April 18, 2024February 2, 2026 by Marcy Fogarty

Alliance CEO Ross Petrick and COO Andy Hulscher review construction maps for rural Beresford's new fiber network during a meeting with contractors in March. Construction crews are arriving in the rural Beresford area to start building a new fiber-optic internet network. About 500 locations outside of Beresford city limits now have the option of receiving [...] Read more »

Alliance Communications to host educational sessions on streaming options

Posted on February 8, 2024February 2, 2026 by Marcy Fogarty

Are you thinking about cancelling your traditional cable TV service and switching to streaming? We know the thought may feel overwhelming. Join us as we talk about the steps to switch to streaming, some of the popular streaming services offered, and how Alliance can help! We have 3 sessions left. We will be in Brandon […]

How to Watch TV Without Cable

Posted on January 12, 2024February 2, 2026 by Marcy Fogarty

Alliance is happy to help you learn how to watch TV without cable. We'll help you navigate through the many streaming options currently available in the marketplace. We want you to enjoy a great streaming experience, no matter which streaming device and services you choose. We’ve included an overview on streaming here so you can [...] Read more »

It’s time to swap out your router

Posted on September 11, 2023February 2, 2026 by Marcy Fogarty

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, 2023February 2, 2026 by Marcy Fogarty

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, 2023March 2, 2026 by Marcy Fogarty

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 2, 2026 by Marcy Fogarty

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, 2022February 2, 2026 by Marcy Fogarty

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, 2022February 2, 2026 by Marcy Fogarty

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, 2022February 2, 2026 by Marcy Fogarty

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 […]