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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 »

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 »

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 […]