Marcy Fogarty, Author at Alliance Communications

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 […]

Beware of phishing emails

Posted on June 27, 2022February 2, 2026 by Marcy Fogarty

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, 2021February 2, 2026 by Marcy Fogarty

‘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, 2021February 2, 2026 by Marcy Fogarty

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 »

Parental controls put control back in your hands

Posted on July 2, 2021February 2, 2026 by Marcy Fogarty

Internet parental controls put control back in your hands. Go ahead and relax. Ultimate Whole Home Wi-Fi comes with Experience IQ parental controls and content restrictions. You can create profiles for family members and manage their screen time, online content and more with the My Alliance Wi-Fi App. What can you do with parental controls […]

Stop viruses, phishing, malware and more with Ultimate Whole Home Wi-Fi

Posted on June 7, 2021February 2, 2026 by Marcy Fogarty

Stop viruses, phishing, malware and more with Ultimate Whole Home Wi-Fi and its new Protect IQ feature. Ultimate Whole Home Wi-Fi actively detects and blocks malicious websites, viruses, advanced threats and more using Protect IQ. You don’t need to manage any hardware or software. Simple! Since hackers are getting more sophisticated at gaining access to […]

Alliance to bring gig internet to rural Lincoln and Turner Counties

Posted on June 4, 2021February 2, 2026 by Marcy Fogarty

Alliance Communications is bringing gig internet services to rural Lincoln and Turner Counties. This week Alliance received a grant from the State of South Dakota for $2.4 million that it will use to expand its fiber-optic network to these under-served areas. The total project will cost approximately $6,060,000. Once the project is complete, 468 households […]

Where should you place your Wi-Fi router?

Posted on May 21, 2021February 2, 2026 by Marcy Fogarty

Where should you place your Wi-Fi router? To enjoy the best online experience, your router needs to be able to send out a strong signal to your wireless devices, wherever you are in your home. In general, the signal gets weaker the farther you are from your Wi-Fi router. If possible, you should place the […]

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

Posted on April 14, 2021February 2, 2026 by Marcy Fogarty

South Dakotans should start dialing 10 digits when making local phone calls. The Federal Communications Commission adopted last summer 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. Key dates […]