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How to Watch TV Without Cable

Posted on January 12, 2024January 8, 2024 by Amy Ahlers

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 »

Local Broadcasters Demand More and Offer Less to TV Customers

Posted on November 22, 2023December 1, 2023 by Amy Ahlers

The local ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC broadcasters are demanding more and offering less to TV customers as Alliance Communications engages in contract renewal discussions. The outcome of these negotiations will impact your TV bill and your channel lineup. “I don’t know where these negotiations will end up,” said General Manager/CEO Ross Petrick. “We’re almost [...] Read more »

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 »

Annual Meeting Scheduled for Monday, May 22

Posted on May 8, 2023May 8, 2023 by Amy Ahlers

Alliance's Annual Meeting will be held on Monday, May 22. We’ll have satellite locations from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Alcester Golf Club and the Howard Golf Course. The primary location will be the Brandon Holiday Inn Express from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., and the annual meeting presentation will follow at 6:15 [...] 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 […]

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 […]

Annual Meeting for Alliance’s Customer-Owners

Posted on May 26, 2022 by Amy Ahlers

Every year, we hold an annual meeting for Alliance’s customer-owners. You’re an owner if you live within our cooperative service area, and you use Alliance for internet, TV or phone. The meeting will be held at the Brandon Valley High School, 301 S. Splitrock Blvd., Brandon. Free Lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. To show […]