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02/08/2010 - Winter Storms Round III

Here we go again! Please check out the following links before you travel. Many schools have closed for the day and many activities for the evening have been cancelled or postponed. If you must travel, be sure to take a winter survival kit and let someone know when you are leaving and which road you will be taking. Please stay safe!

Dakota Radio Group - for area closings CLICK HERE

KELO Closeline - for area closings CLICK HERE

Safe Travel USA - for road conditions CLICK HERE

01/29/2010 - 2010 Scholarship Applications Now Available!

The 2010 Valley Telco $500 Scholarship Applications are now available. The scholarship information may be obtained from area school guidance counselors or from our headquarters office in Herreid. The 2010 Scholarship Application may also be downloaded HERE.

To be considered, each applicant is to submit their answers to a short questionnaire. Applications are judged by an independent third party. The scholarship award applies towards the students second semester of higher education. Complete instructions and requirements are included in the application packet.

The Valley Board of Directors, Staff, & Management are pleased to assist our area youth in continuing their education. Good Luck!

01/29/2010 - Phone Outages

Valley Telecommunications Cooperative is still experiencing some telephone outages within our service area due to the continuing electricity outages in the region.

The electrical issues in western South Dakota may also affect internet service periodically. We are aware of these issues.

If possible, please continue to contact our office at 437-2615 to report any telephone service outages.

01/19/2010 Valley Video to launch new HD/DVR services

Valley Telecommunications General Manager/CEO, John Tormoehlen, is pleased to announce that the Board of Directors of Valley Telecommunications has approved the purchase of the necessary equipment in order to provide High Definition Television (HDTV) and Digital Video Recording (DVR) services for its members.

 High Definition Television (HDTV) is widely known to provide a better quality television picture as opposed to the current standard definition picture that has been the industry standard for many years. Valley is planning to offer a separate high-definition package, ala carte, which will include between 26 and 45 channels.

 A high definition television set will be required in order to receive the new HD channels. (Not to be confused with the DTV Transition from mid-2009, in which HDTVs were not necessary.) Manager Tormoehlen anticipates that the HDTV services will be available by the end of the first quarter of 2010.

 In addition to the new HDTV services, Valley will also be launching Digital Video Recording (DVR). DVR services, also known as a Personal Video Recorder (PVR), will allow Valley Video subscribers to record, pause, and rewind programs currently available on the Valley Video system. DVR service provides functions similar to those of VCRs, which many people have used for years. DVRs are more flexible than VCRs, and allow users to record many hours of video programming without the length restrictions of VCR tapes. In addition, DVR picture quality is considerably superior to that of VCR recordings.

Finalized pricing for the new products will be available in February. Specialized equipment, including advanced set top boxes (STBs) and modems will be required for those customers wanting to subscribe to the new services.

 Additional information regarding the launch of these exciting new services will be provided via Valleys monthly newsletter, as well as Valley Video Local Channel 2, and via the corporate website at www.valleytel.net.

01/05/2010 New! From Valley...SecureIT

Fight PC Ifection Before It Starts! Get SecureIT from Valley. SecureIT is a fully automated complete internet security suite. For just $4.95 per month you will receive Anti-virus/Anti-spyware Protection, Hands-Free Security Updates, Pop-Up Blocker, Personal Firewall, and Professional Remote Installation*.

Sign up for SecureIT during January and receive a FREE gift from Valley Internet. Call 437-2615.

01/05/2010 High School Sports Sponsorships

UPDATED! Click HERE for Valleys Coverage Schedule of Local High School Sports.

01/01/2010 Valley Video Newsletter Trivia Answers

12/31/2009 Crop Damage Due To Construction

Valley Telecommunications has contracted with Ernst Construction of Fargo, ND, on the first phase of the $1.8 million FTTF (Fiber-To-The-Farm) project announced in October 2008.

Construction in the Herreid & Mound City Exchanges has been completed!

Following harvest, any landowner with crop damage in the construction area should contact Valleys business office at 437-2615 for a crop damage claim form.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Download a Crop Loss Itemization Form HERE.

New & Improved DSL Speeds!

Now is a great time to sign up for Valley DSL! Valley is pleased to announce even higher DSL speeds!

Download Speeds of up to 10 meg are now available in Valleys In-Town Service Areas and Some Rural Areas*!

*Please note, there may be some limitations in rural areas due to network distance.

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