ImOn Communications eNewsletter


		December 2019


		10 Days of Christmas ImOn wants to help you kick off the holiday season with ImOn's 10 Days of Christmas Event. This event runs Monday through Friday from December 2nd through December 13th. Each day, ImOn will be offering our loyal customers a different holiday deal or giveaway. These special offers and giveaways will only be available through ImOn's Facebook page, the website MyImOn.com/10Days, and in the ImOn Customer Care Office during normal business hours. You will want to check in every day to take advantage of these great deals and giveaways! We Wish You A Very Merry Christmas ImOn Communications hopes you enjoy a wonderful holiday season spent with family and friends. As you plan your activities, remember our office will be closed on the following days: Closing at Noon on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24th Closed on Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25th Closing at 4:00pm on New Year's Eve, Tuesday, December 31st Closed on New Year's Day, Wednesday, January 1st As always, 24/7 technical support is available, along with emergency services by calling 319-298-6484. Holiday Referral Program Need some extra money for the holidays? If you love your ImOn service, so will your friends and family. For a limited time only, refer your friends and family members to ImOn and receive $100 for every referral that signs up for service. Yes, that's double the referral bonus, saving you money on your ImOn bill just in time for the holidays. Visit www.ImOn.net/Referral to start referring and treat yourself to some holiday savings. Holiday Travel Help Don't let the stress of holiday travel turn you into the Grinch. ImOn Communications is here to help with a list of useful travel websites, tips for packing, and some ideas to help keep the kids entertained for that long car ride to Grandma's house. READ MORE


		An Unforgettable Cup of Coffee This TED Talk speaker learned an inspiring lesson about happiness from an airport barista named Lily on Christmas Eve.		Dazzling Christmas Light Shows You won't believe these complex holiday displays. Some of them feature the synchronization of many homes.


		Ever Wonder About the Fees That Make Up Your Monthly Cable TV Bill? Because we're a local business, we are invested in our community, our employees, our customers, and being as transparent as possible concerning cable TV costs. With network programming fees increasing and impacting your monthly cable TV bill, we wanted to give you a backstage pass to better understand the economics of the TV business. There are two cost buckets that make up your monthly ImOn cable TV bill. Programming Costs: TV providers like ImOn pay each network owner a fee for every household that receives their channel(s). Approximately 80% of the price you pay for your ImOn cable TV package goes to pay the network owners for the rights to carry their channels. Network fees have increased dramatically over the last 15 years. In fact, they have increased at 3.5 times the rate of inflation. Eight media companies control nearly 90% of the TV networks/channels. While we work hard to keep these costs under control, they continue to use their size and power to demand more and more money. (8 media giants: AMC Networks, A&E Networks, Discovery, Viacom, Fox, Turner, Comcast, and Disney) Most programmers require that cable operators carry ALL of their channels if they want to carry any of them, which makes it impossible for operators to offer small bundles or just the most popular channels. Local broadcast channels (ABC, NBC, CBS) are free over the air with an antenna. However, local stations charge cable operators high fees to provide their channels to you. If the local station's fee demands are not met, they threaten to black out their station. You're either left without your favorite shows, or you get a higher bill. People love to watch sports and the sports executives know it, so the programming comes at a premium. The price networks pay to air sports has caused your cable TV bills to double over the past decade. The NFL alone makes over $7 billion per year for just broadcast rights to air their games. Combine that with the MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS, college, and other sports and you can quickly see the impact. Remaining Costs to Provide Service: This includes installation costs, maintaining and upgrading our network infrastructure, and normal business expenses, such as employee salaries, rent, and power. These remaining costs to provide service are less than 20% of your ImOn cable TV bill. At ImOn, we work hard to deliver the best services for you and your household. To learn more about how we are working hard to keep your costs in check, visit www.TVOnMySide.com.


		Holiday Central This Food Network site offers tips on decorating, food, and parties to make your holiday season sparkle. Learn more...		FlightAware Picking up family at the airport this season? Enter the flight number here to watch its progress in real time. Learn more...		Financial Checkup Get a head-start on your financial New Year's resolutions by reviewing this list and taking the required steps. Learn more...


		Sugar Cookies Learn how to make a perfect version of this Christmas classic without getting sticky dough all over your kitchen.		Easy Side Dishes These sides are perfect complements to your entrees this season and a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies.

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