The Federal Trade Commission recently released its 2024-2025 “Protecting Older Consumers” report, revealing a sobering trend: Senior citizens in the United States are being targeted by high-stakes scams at an unprecedented rate. While older adults often report fraud less frequently…
Most people have a will or an advance directive that explains what happens at the end of their life. But far fewer people have a plan for what happens to their digital legacy — the photos, emails, documents, and memories…
Apple Intelligence includes numerous features users might find helpful in daily life. But it comes with a cost: Unlike Artificial Intelligence, this AI focuses on privacy through on-device processing instead of the cloud and because of that priority, Apple Intelligence uses…
For decades, the Google search bar has been a trusted gateway to the internet. Even to the point where a common saying is “I’ll Google it.” Need to know when FTC was founded? Google it. What is the biggest city…
Every year, there’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday, both great days to find deals on wireless phones. But for FTC wireless customers, there is not just a day, not a week but a whole month to save some bucks when…
Losing a device can be stressful, but taking quick action will reduce the risk of someone else accessing your accounts, contacts and personal information. Our guide demonstrates what to do after a device is lost or stolen so you can…
The South Carolina Hands-Free and Distracted Driving Act makes it illegal to hold or support a mobile electronic device with any part of the body while operating a motor vehicle. It went into effect on Sept. 1 and impacts all…
South Carolina High school football is in full swing and so is FTC Now’s TV coverage. Every Thursday and Tuesday after the games are played, the FTC Now Game of the Week showcases at least one team from the company’s…
Today’s abbreviations can be confusing, IMHO. Some of the oldest are FYI, TGIF and ASAP. In recent years, ETA, DM and LOL have become almost commonplace and those are pretty generic. When they become more perplexing is when they are…
Traveling internationally this summer or maybe taking a cruise abroad and need to stay connected with the folks back home? The good news for FTC Wireless customers is that with the recent upgrade to the International Day Pass plan, keeping…
The factors generally associated with buffering while streaming are often a topic of discussion. Symmetrical Internet Service But what about uploading issues? What if a user is transferring files like videos or photos? What if someone wants to live stream…
Have you ever been riding to an event when your favorite team is playing a big game on ESPN? Or any of the ESPN channels? Or your favorite show’s season premiere is coming on NBC but you are not at…
FTC has some exciting news for members living and conducting business in the Cooperative territory. What began as a major fiber buildout in 2019 is on the brink of completion. The last of the design phase for the entire Cooperative…
FTC offers five core products: Internet, Wireless, Phone, Security and TV. It’s always important to mention that customers who package two or more of those products will save $10 per month per service through a program called Connections. So, a…
FTC is constantly seeking ways to make its customer experience even better! With that goal in mind, the company recently introduced a new app called MyFTC. Available for download in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store, it…
With the new year comes resolutions and among the most common each year are getting healthier, exercising more, losing weight and, in many instances, a combination of all three. There are numerous tools available to assist with New Year’s fitness…
Scammers have come out in full force recently with highly sophisticated phishing email messaging. Many of the cybercriminals, several under the guise that they are part of FTC, are trying to gain access to personal information or to email accounts.…
Two thieves, searching for their next victims, drive from neighborhood to neighborhood. They proceed down the street in search of items that would be easy to grab. If it’s visible from their vehicle, it could be a target. They see…
Also, don’t miss out on the extraordinary iPhone 15 offer. Techies, sci-fi movie aficionados and pretty much anyone who goes online have at least a general idea of what the abbreviation AI stands for. But the exact perception of it…
FTC wants those living in its service territory to understand the power of computers and smart devices and how they, coupled with a strong internet connection, can link them to any place in the world. Whether it is communicating with…
Do you like watching high school football? How about cooking shows? Maybe instead of learning about cooking, you enjoy finding out about the local eateries? Would you like to be able to watch your church’s service from the past week…
FTC has partnered with Fiber Homes, a fiber internet search service, to give people searching for property to buy or rent in its service area a convenient way to determine if fiber is available at a given address. With nearly…
NTCA-The Rural Broadband Association, which represents nearly 850 independent, family-owned and community-based telecommunications companies across the United States, named FTC a Smart Connected Community provider in 2022. To receive the designation, FTC was required to show that it offered 100…
Travelers who select a mobile plan designed for a cruise or international getaway are headed toward a worry-free vacation. Arriving in a faraway land, speaking a foreign language and using an unfamiliar currency are taxing enough. For some vacationers, being…
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