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Service Affecting Phone Outage

Service Affecting Phone Outage

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7:55 PM Update: All service is repaired. 911 and other services are working properly.
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An outage in the southern part of the state is causing issues for landline callers making 9-1-1 calls, long-distance, 1-800 calls, ATMs, and credit card terminals.
 
The issues are being investigated and further updates will be provided from Minot Police Department’s Facebook page at facebook.com/minotpd.

TUTORIAL/FAQ

TUTORIAL/FAQ

What Are Some Common Causes of WiFi Problems?

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  1. Walls, floors and objects
    The construction materials in your home can greatly affect wireless communication speed and range. Materials such as wood and glass don’t have much of an effect. However, denser materials such as concrete, brick, and metal can make it difficult to connect. These denser materials can slow your network speed or even completely block wireless signals from reaching certain parts of your home. Large furniture items such as filing cabinets or bookshelves, as well as appliances like stoves or refrigerators, can also interfere with WiFi.

  2. Appliances and electronics emitting radio frequency interference
    WiFi interference can also come from electronics and appliances that aren’t connected to your wireless network but use the same 2.4GHz or 5GHz frequencies to communicate. Examples include cordless phones, Bluetooth devices, wireless cameras, and baby monitors. Microwave ovens generate radio frequency noise as a byproduct, so if yours is located close to your WiFi router, you may notice a network slowdown or get disconnected only when you’re using your microwave.

  3. Other WiFi networks using the same channel as your own WiFi network
    Interference from competing WiFi networks is especially common in apartment buildings and other densely populated areas. WiFi networks broadcast on channels, so when nearby WiFi networks are set to use the same channel, they’ll constantly be competing with each other for limited bandwidth.
Contact SRT if you experience the effects of network interference. Technicians may be able to overcome interference by moving, modifying or upgrading WiFi networking equipment or adjusting wireless channels.

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August Tech Tip: Scam Prevention

August Tech Tip: Scam Prevention

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When choosing to make a purchase for service or goods online, here are some quick things to consider to protect yourself from falling victim to a scam:

  1. What is the general reputation of the company? Have you heard of them before? If you suspect it to be too good to be true, it likely is.

  2. Have they had security incidents before? A quick Google search can bring up useful information regarding a company. Checking a site such as the Better Business Bureau can help clear up any potential worry about a company’s reputation.

  3. Is their website secure? Does it use https in the web address?

  4. Is it easy to find a way to contact them? Do they have a customer support feature? Websites posing as legitimate storefronts often lack options for contacting them.

  5. How much information is the company requesting from you? To make a simple online purchase you should not need to provide personal details such as a social security number or bank account information.