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Ross Petrick re-elected as vice president on SDN Communications Board of Managers

Posted on September 6, 2024December 12, 2024 by Amy Ahlers

The SDN Communications Board of Managers re-elected Alliance Communications general manager/CEO Ross Petrick to serve another one-year term as Vice President during its recent annual meeting. Petrick has been the general manager and CEO of Alliance Communications, based in Garretson, since 2015. The nine members on the Board of Managers oversee SDN Communications, which is […]

Bump It Up- Get Faster Internet for FREE

Posted on August 1, 2024December 11, 2024 by Amy Ahlers

As we advance our technology and services to meet the growing needs of our customers, we are committed to providing you with the best experience in home Internet and Wi-Fi. Faster speeds give you the best experience and reliability with streaming, online surfing, working from home, and gaming. Try a faster speed for no additional [...] Read more »

Alliance is buying Leap Communications’ Fiber-Optic Network

Posted on July 31, 2024August 16, 2024 by Amy Ahlers

This fall Alliance is buying Leap Communications fiber-optic network. A similar dedication to serving rural communities led the co-founders of Leap Communications to sell its fiber-optic network to Alliance Communications. “The transition should be easy for customers because Alliance, like Leap, is dedicated to bringing cutting-edge services to rural communities,” said Tyler DeNeui, a co-founder […]

10-Digit Dialing for Local Calls in Minnesota Starts July 30, 2024

Posted on July 12, 2024July 12, 2024 by Amy Ahlers

To make sure new telephone numbers are available, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approved the addition of the new (924) area code to the geographic region of the 507 area code. This process is known as an area code overlay. What is an area code overlay? An overlay is the addition of another area code […]

Duplicate channels to be removed on Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Posted on June 5, 2024 by Amy Ahlers

On Tuesday, June 11, we’ll be removing the duplicate standard definition channels from the lineups of TVs connected to an Alliance DVR or set-top box. If a channel only appears in standard definition, that channel will NOT be removed because it is not a duplicate. For many years, we offered channels in both standard definition [...] Read more »

Construction of rural Beresford’s fiber internet network has started

Posted on April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 by Amy Ahlers

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, 2024March 19, 2024 by Amy Ahlers

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, 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 »