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Keep Your Livelihood Safe and Sound, No Matter the Weather

Keep Your Livelihood Safe and Sound, No Matter the Weather

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Winter isn’t over yet, and rapidly changing conditions can put structures, animals, and systems at risk if not monitored carefully. From large-scale operations to smaller properties, North Dakota farmers and ranchers must ensure that livestock and crops are safe, that structures are secure, and that heat is still running and water isn’t frozen.

It’s tough to keep an eye on everything, all day and night. Fortunately, video security and surveillance systems let farmers and ranchers watch over all that they built, invested in, and work so hard to run.

Monitor, adjust, and respond from anywhere. Many farmers head to warmer states in the winter, which might make things more comfortable but doesn’t change reality back home. This is when a security system can stand in as a 24/7 friend to check in and make sure all is well on the farm or ranch.

Temperature and water sensors let farmers monitor things remotely and detect a problem early, so they can fix issues before it’s too late. For example, a temperature sensor can send an alert via phone or other smart device if the furnace quits working. The farmer can act fast and arrange for repairs, even from many states away.

Prevent and deter theft or trespass. Video security and surveillance systems can help protect agricultural assets such as fuel tanks, machinery, outbuildings, holding pens, grain bins, water supplies – anything that needs oversight to ensure safety and profitability. They can also monitor driveways and structures to detect people entering the property.

Remotely accessible tools such as door and window sensors, glass break detectors, smart light controls, and door auto-locks provide many family farmers the peace of mind and confidence that their home and business will be waiting safely for them when they return. With 24/7 support, any disturbance triggers a live security response.

Specialists can scale video systems to meet the needs of your own farm or ranch. Wintertime and all year long, it’s never been easier to protect your livelihood and all that you hold dear.

SRT Voted Best Internet Provider 21st Straight Year in Minot Daily News Readers’ Choice Awards

SRT Voted Best Internet Provider 21st Straight Year in Minot Daily News Readers’ Choice Awards

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SRT is proud to serve the Minot community and, once again, humbled that our valued customers and Minot Daily News readers have voted us Best Internet Provider.  

Your confidence and trust inspire us every day to find new and better ways to serve you.  

The Minot Daily News “Best of the Best” contest gives readers the opportunity to nominate various types of businesses within the region. After the nomination period, there is a voting round. Readers may vote online once per day for their favorite business within the specific categories. Once voting has closed and votes have been counted, one winner and two finalists are announced for each category. 

Thank you to Minot Daily News and your readers!

Scam Alert: Always Think Before You Click

Scam Alert: Always Think Before You Click

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Phishing scams, or emails pretending to be reputable companies like SRT, are making the rounds again. Some of these scams claim there is an upgrade for SRT or SRT webmail, which is not true. As a general reminder, the best rule of thumb is to never click on suspicious emails, watch for misspellings since that is usually a key indicator of spam, and always call SRT directly when questioning if an email is legitimate.

Before you click, check for these 4 Red Flags:

1. The Sender: Does the email address look suspicious or unusual? Check for strange domains (e.g., urgent@SRTalertaccount.net).

2. High Pressure: Does it say, “Urgent Action Required” or “Account Suspended”? Phishing scams use urgent and often threatening language to make customers panic and click.

3. Generic Greetings: Beware of greetings like, “Dear Valued Customer,” or “Dear Sir or Madam.”

4. The “Hover” Test: Hover your mouse over any link, but don’t actually click on it. If the URL looks like a jumbled mess or doesn’t match the company’s legitimate website, delete the email.

When in doubt, contact SRT directly at 701.858.1200 instead of clicking any links. Follow our Facebook page for more cybersecurity tips shared each month.

SecureIT Discontinued by Manufacturer

SecureIT Discontinued by Manufacturer

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We appreciate your business and want to make you aware that SecureIT Plus is being discontinued by its developer.

As of March 31, 2026, full functionality of SecureIT Plus will end, as will its technical support and product updates.

This means that after March 31, 2026, the SecureIT Plus app will not have awareness of the latest threats and will not provide full protection. Also, the dedicated support staff for SecureIT Plus will be closed.

What you should do:

Once you have acquired a SecureIT Plus replacement, you should uninstall the app from your device(s) before installing the replacement. For SecureIT Plus uninstall instructions, go to www.securitycoverage.com/support/secureit.

We want to help you find a suitable alternative to the SecureIT Plus anti-virus application. Some options for free or low-cost alternatives include your device’s built-in applications like Windows Defender, and third party applications like Avast, BitDefender, and Sophos, to name a few.

SecureIT Plus dedicated technical support remains available at 877-373-3320 through March 31, 2026. 

Please know that the SRT Internet Helpdesk remains available 24/7 at 701-858-7873. Again, thank you for your business and we apologize for the inconvenience.

SRT Plans 75th Anniversary Celebration Activities

SRT Plans 75th Anniversary Celebration Activities

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Minot, ND – SRT is planning activities and events throughout the year to mark its 75th anniversary. 

Summer and fall in particular will feature SRT’s Annual Meeting in June, as well as a celebration tour throughout the communities of the cooperative’s four districts.

SRT was established in 1951 to bring telephone service to rural north-central North Dakota. Since then, SRT has grown into the state’s largest telecommunications cooperative, connecting communities across more than 5,500 square miles with high-speed fiber internet.

Information on upcoming activities and a schedule of events will be updated regularly at srt.com/75years and SRT’s Facebook page.

SRT Communications, headquartered in Minot, North Dakota, is the state’s largest telecommunications cooperative and a multi-gig internet provider. Established in 1951, SRT employs roughly 180 people and serves more than 25,000 customers across north-central North Dakota. SRT built a fiber optic broadband network throughout its service area. Services include high-speed internet, phone, and security and surveillance systems for home and business. Learn more at www.srt.com.