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Co-op Month Celebrates Meeting Members' Needs
Every October, cooperatives all across America, including MVEC, celebrate the role, accomplishments, and contributions of our nation's cooperatives.
Cooperatives uphold values of honesty, openness, social responsibility, and caring for others. Co-ops don't have to answer to shareholders; they focus on meeting their members' needs. As a member, each time you pay for MVEC services, you're making an investment in a company that you and your neighbors own. Our success is your success, and we thank you for your support.  
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 Jason from Dyersville. |
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Largest Sphere in the World This new $2.3 billion entertainment arena in Las Vegas has 4D elements to make visitors question their reality. |
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15 Strangest Cars Ever Made You won't see cars like this around town! Their unconventional designs and unique features are truly unforgettable. |
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The Importance of Keeping Your Fiber Clean
MVlink actively tracks “low light” to help maintain your fiber internet connection
By Brent Wegmann, MVEC Director of IT Fiber to the home (FTTH) is becoming more popular as it offers many benefits, such as faster speeds, lower latency, and higher bandwidth. However, to enjoy these benefits, you need to maintain your fiber connections in good condition. How Fiber Gets Dirty - Fiber optic cables are made of thin strands of glass or plastic that carry light signals. These signals can be distorted or blocked by particles that get on the surface of the fiber. This can happen during installation, maintenance, or everyday use of your fiber. For example, if you touch the end of a fiber connector with your fingers, you can leave oils and skin cells that can interfere with the light transmission. Or if you leave a fiber connector exposed to the air, it can collect dust and moisture that can cause signal loss. How Fiber Cleaning Works - Fiber cleaning is the process of removing any contaminants from the fiber surface using special tools and techniques. There are different methods of fiber cleaning, depending on the type and location of the fiber. Leave the cleaning to our fiber techs. Why Fiber Cleaning Matters - It is important for ensuring the reliability and performance of your fiber network. If your fiber is dirty, you may experience the following problems: 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. 
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month spotlights cybersecurity as a shared responsibility that affects all Americans. The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency recommends you turn on multifactor authentication, update your software, think before you click, and use strong passwords. Of course, cybersecurity deserves our attention not just in October, but all year long.
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Make Life Real Simple You'll find lots of ways to simplify your life in the categories of food, home, health, money, holidays, entertaining and more. Learn more... |
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Frightfully Fun Costumes Easily put together these DIY costumes for a Halloween party with items you might already have around the house. Learn more... |
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Build Your Muscles Boost your biceps. Crush your core. Get gains in your glutes. Check out this strong resource for a range of workouts. Learn more... |
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3 Healthy Pasta Dishes Choose from Lemon Cream Pasta with Arugula and Cherry Tomatoes, Roasted Red Bell Pepper Pasta, or Veggie Pesto Pasta. |
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7 Pumpkin Desserts From Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Dip to Pumpkin Sticky Toffee Cake, these desserts make a sweet addition to fall meals. |
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Keep Your Plants Alive You don't need a green thumb — just this app. Get plant care schedules and reminders, step-by-step guides, and more. Learn more... |
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Transform IKEA Furniture Learn to customize IKEA shelves and cabinets and create new home decor items from scratch. These hacks are genius. Learn more... |
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What's New on eBay? You can heart your favorites, search with pics, get real-time alerts on deals and auctions, pay how you want, and more. Learn more... |
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Easy Fall Decor These crafts give you high-end looks with low effort. Check out the fall foliage window scene made with photo frames. |
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No-Sew Fleece Blanket All you need is fleece, a ruler and yardstick, and scissors to make a comfy, cozy blanket for yourself or for a gift. |
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Phone: 319-462-3542 · 800-927-6068 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. |
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