At this point, the majority of us have been self-isolating, either by choice or by state mandate. Self-isolating is, at best, boring and, at worst lonely. Many of us are struggling to find ways to pass the time, especially those of us with children at home. This week, OTELCO is here to help, with 35 things you can do from home. Click Here for Up to Date Information on OTELCO’s COVID-19 Response Five Solo Ways… Read more »
Every year, OTELCO likes to look back at the blogs that stood out most to our readers. In 2019 the OTELCO blog team produced 27 posts, including this one, with three more to come out before the year ends. Our posts included a Summer Streaming Guide, some discussion on Cyber Security, and a profile of one of our longtime customers. All in all, we had a great time this year writing blogs for you, and… Read more »
Access to healthcare has always been a struggle for rural communities. Too often, the sick, elderly, and disabled have had to drive hours just for basic medical needs. Telehealth is a viable health care solution for rural communities, but there is still a significant barrier standing in the way, and that barrier is insufficient broadband. Telehealth: What is it? The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) defines telehealth as the use of electronic information and… Read more »
Having just finished a trip to visit family in New Jersey for Easter, I can unequivocally say that Internet IS NOT a choice. On the 6 hour drive down, thanks to OTELCO’s hosted phone system, with my cell phone, I was able to take calls that rang to my desk. With a smart device I could keep up with email, and thanks to a hot spot was able to connect to the network to work… Read more »
Just what is the Sandwich Generation? Are you between the ages of 40 and 60 with both aging parents who need your care and attention and dependent children still at home? If you answered yes, you are in good company with 9.3 million other Americans according to the National Alliance for Caregiving. Welcome to the ‘Sandwich Generation’! As America ages, more and more people are becoming multi-generational caregivers. The staggering number of people who make up… Read more »
Cybersecurity statistics can be both shocking and unsettling, and sadly... More »
Can you believe 2020 is halfway done? The OTELCO Blog has covered a lot in... More »
Even as Maine reopens in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses... More »