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Google’s coming to Myrtle Beach? What’s a subsea cable? How does this impact HTC? These are the three questions we’ve been asked a lot since it was first announced Google selected Myrtle Beach as its latest cable landing station. But what does this actually mean and how will it impact our local community and your […]
Held every October, Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a collaboration between government and private industry to empower everyone to protect their personal data from digital forms of crime. This year marks the 20th Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Like technology, Cybersecurity Awareness Month has grown rapidly. So much so that people now celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month all over […]
If you listen to some people, you’d think TV is dead. I’m here to tell you that is not the case. There is so much great TV out there to be watched, there is barely enough time. With so much content out there, there’s no need to fast to extend content viewing. Don’t fast, feast! […]
Accurate broadband maps are critical to ensuring millions of taxpayer dollars are used effectively to close the digital divide. Without accurate maps, government entities risk spending money where broadband already exists and, in turn, leaving behind unserved households. What is Contributing to the Digital Divide? The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) broadband maps have historically been […]
What is Broadband? Since 2020, there’s been a lot of discussion about, and funding for, broadband. But what exactly is broadband? Simply put, it’s just another word for high-speed internet. The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) current minimum speed threshold for broadband is 25 Megabytes per second (Mbps) download (how fast you can download something […]
Did you know…with HTC, Cooperative membership has its rewards! Since 1979, HTC has refunded $174 million to members in our local communities and this year, the HTC Board of Directors approved a 2023 Capital Credit refund of $7.5 million. This refund represents a portion of the 2006 and 2021 allocations. This year’s refunds have already […]
Ah, the glorious convenience of public Wi-Fi! Whether you’re catching up on work at your favorite coffee shop, relaxing at a hotel on summer vacation or waiting at the airport to return home, it’s hard to resist the allure of free internet access. Public Wi-Fi hotspots are indeed a convenient way to stay connected and […]
Have you ever wondered why your car’s speedometer reads 160 mph when that is more than twice the posted speed limit on most highways? Well according to Toyota spokesman Paul Hogard in a CNN article, the answer is pretty simple. Automakers want speedometers to be easy to read, so there’s value in placing the typical […]
As we come to the end of National Cell Phone Courtesy Month we want to share the do’s and don’ts of smartphone etiquette in social situations. Device Advice For Modern Mobile Manners We keep our smartphones on us at all times and while they are beneficial in keeping us connected to our world, we must […]
Staying informed and connected to family and friends, especially during severe weather or hurricane season is a top priority. It’s important to plan ahead for how your family will handle preparation and evacuation if a major storm threatens our coast. HTC Gets Prepared Before severe storms hit our area, HTC wants you to know that […]
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