MVEC eNewsletter


		September 2024


		Correctly complete the quiz with information found in our current MVlink eNewsletter for a chance to win a $10 credit on your next internet bill. Click here to take the quiz! Congrats to last month's quiz winner -- Duane from New Vienna.


		Baby Flying Squirrels Flying squirrels don't actually fly. They glide using membranes of fur between their arms and legs. Never seen one? Check this out!		Travel Up Mount Everest This spectacular drone footage provides a bird's-eye view of ascending Mount Everest, taking you from base camp to the summit.


		FAQs from MVlink Fiber Reps In this month's TechLink, we share some questions our MVlink employees are frequently asked. What is the difference between your MVlink fiber service and what I have now? Our MVlink service brings fiber all the way to the home. Other service providers use fiber to go from city to city but then will use copper wires (Ethernet) to the home to provide internet. Competitors in our area use DSL to the home, Coaxial Cable (round cable used for Cable TV in the past) or wireless point-to-point service (and then Ethernet cable is run into the home from the radio outside). Fiber is the backbone of the internet and that is what MVlink uses to serve our members to provide quality, high-speed connections for streaming, gaming, schooling and working from home. What is the benefit of being a co-op member? By being a member of a co-op vs. a customer with other internet providers, you are actually an owner of your internet company. You have a stake in the company you own--you can vote for the Board of Directors or even run for a seat yourself. You also earn dividends (money back) based on what you spend on your internet and VoIP phone service. Why does it take longer for MVlink to be installed compared to cable/satellite options? Since MVlink is a fiber to the home service, each new area we expand to requires construction (either boring underground or overhead on electric poles) from the nearest MVlink feeder. Speed of construction is dependent on weather and consistency (sand, dirt, rock, etc.) of the ground we are boring through. Click here to read more! Click here to read issues of The Fiber Download articles. Click here to read issues of the Watts Current Newsletter. Click here to learn more about our Streaming Guide. Rural Broadband Helps Close the Digital Divide The digital divide refers to the gap between people who have access to modern information and communications technology and those that don't. Sadly, some rural areas lack access to affordable high-speed internet, which is why efforts to expand rural broadband through new fiber networks are vitally important. Rural broadband has a huge impact on communities by providing opportunities including these: Economic Development — High-speed internet is essential for rural businesses to remain competitive and attract new customers. Health Care — With the increasing popularity of telemedicine in rural areas, high-speed internet can connect patients to timely medical assistance. Education — Students in rural areas can interact with other classrooms across the world, take part in online courses, and go on virtual field trips. Quality of Life — High-speed internet provides access to online entertainment, online shopping, and social media, which helps people stay connected to friends and family.


		Help Prevent Bullying The new school year is a good time to help young people identify bullying and stand up to it safely. This site contains valuable information. Learn more...		Love Where You Live Is there room for improvement in your home? Get inspired here with room-by-room makeovers and DIY tips to go from drab to fab. Learn more...		New Movies and More Don't waste your time and money on underwhelming movies. Look at the reviews here to learn which new movies are worth seeing. Learn more...


		Creamy Mushroom Chicken September is National Chicken Month and National Mushroom Month. Celebrate both by trying this delicious entrée recipe.		Fall Harvest Salad Roasted butternut squash, apples, pomegranate and pumpkin seeds, feta, and kale are tossed with apple cider dressing.


		Take a Tour of Ireland Get a glimpse of some of the most breathtaking places in Ireland, from fairy tale castles to rugged coastlines.		Water Park Shenanigans You'll flip when you watch these daredevil men doing flips at the beginning and end of their trips down a huge water slide.


		Build a Fire Pit Get fired up! Fire pits are easy to build, add warmth to chilly evenings, and enhance the fun of outdoor entertaining.		Hang a Gallery Wall Learn tips and tricks for hanging multiple pieces of art on one wall. Here's a clue: The process begins on the floor.

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