Residents today have two proven options for home phone service: Traditional telephone lines (POTS) and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). While both solutions offer dependable communication, modern households are increasingly choosing VoIP for its flexibility, features, and overall value. Traditional…
In the digital age, the days of consumers having to save up their unneeded household items for the next garage sale are long gone, along with the need to post signs around the neighborhood to hype up the event. Instead,…
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…
Most Facebook users have seen the signs of a Facebook account hack before. Whether it is questionable posts from friends or seeing their birthdays changed within the accounts, signs of Facebook hacking often leave users feeling uneasy, or worse, can…
For most homes, a good download speed is between 250 Mbps and 1 Gig, depending on the number of devices simultaneously in use. A 1 Gig connection allows a family of four to stream TV, movies and games on multiple…
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…
How Can a Parent Check All of a Child’s Phone Activity? To see everything on a child’s phone, including text messages, phone conversations and online activity, a parent will need to select a parental control app that offers in-depth monitoring…
A laptop running slowly could be an early sign that the device’s performance is declining and it is only a matter of time before it needs to be replaced. Most people notice warning signs before a computer is no longer…
Technology offers numerous benefits that improve people’s daily lives, including cost savings, convenient automation and enhanced security. The new era of Internet of Things, or IoT, devices and intuitive technology has given everyone opportunities to live the good life, where…
Streaming on an old TV might sound like a challenge, but with the right tech, anyone can transform a non-smart TV into a modern device. When one family member wants to watch a show on an outdated bedroom television while…
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…
Having a smartphone might seem like a convenience rather than a necessity to some adults, but kids who have been raised in the modern, connected world likely have more uses for a cell phone than most realize. Before deciding which smartphone…
In the age of the internet and social media, a world of information and news updates has been put at consumers’ fingertips 24/7 … but as most of us are well aware, much of it is far from trustworthy. Especially…
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…
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