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05/29/2026

12:15p final update. We got the couple pieces of equipment replaced and everyone looks to be back online from this tower. If you continue to have issues please call us at 417-778-4178.

10:40a
Got equipment programmed and heading to tower site right now then we will be climbing to swap out the affected equipment.

9:35a
We took some lightning to one of our towers affecting the West Plains, Rover, Kosh and Brandsville areas we have a tech heading on site to assess the situation. We appreciate everyone’s patience

05/25/2026

05/20/2026

10:45a Update

All equipment is replaced and functioning we want to say thanks for everyone being so understanding while we got this fixed back up. We hope everyone has a wonderful day.

We took lightning damage to equipment at the East 160 location yesterday afternoon, affecting parts of Koshkonong, Brandsville, ZZ Highway, and customers along East 160. Our team was able to restore approximately 98% of affected services last night.

We now have replacement equipment programmed and climbers heading to the site to complete the necessary work. During this process, there will be another temporary outage while the damaged equipment is replaced and service is fully restored for everyone.

We appreciate your patience and understanding while we work to complete these repairs as quickly as possible.

If you are experiencing any issues, please do not hesitate to call us at 417-778-4178 and we will do everything we can to help.

05/19/2026

Rainy weekends in the Missouri Ozarks can still be great if you lean into the cozy, quirky, and indoor side of the region. With storms and scattered rain in the forecast around Memorial Day weekend, having a flexible plan is smart.

Here are some solid rainy-day options around West Plains, Branson, and the broader Ozarks:

Stay local around West Plains-Just a few local ideas for entertainment
*Fun Junction
*Par 4 N More
*Teeny Tiny Town
*Glass Sword Theater
*S&S Skateland
*Johnny Hatchets
*Lightning Bowl
*Virtual Greens
*Ozarks Brewing
*Wages Brewing Company

Head toward Branson for indoor-heavy fun Branson is actually ideal in bad weather because so much of it is indoors:
*live music shows
*comedy and magic acts
*aquariums and museums
*go-karts and arcades
*outlet shopping and restaurants

Memorial Day weekend is usually packed with entertainment and patriotic events there.
Good rainy-day stops include:
*WonderWorks Branson
*Aquarium at the Boardwalk
*Titanic Museum Attraction
*Silver Dollar City — still fun in light rain because many attractions are covered.

If the weather breaks for a few hours: The Ozarks are beautiful between storm systems. Keep an eye out for short dry windows and hit:
*scenic drives through Mark Twain National Forest
*waterfalls after rainfall
*caves like Onondaga Cave State Park
*short walks at Ha Ha Tonka State Park
Rain actually improves waterfalls and spring-fed creeks this time of year.

Cozy Ozarks weekend ideas, if you’re renting a cabin or lake house:
*board game / card tournament night
*local brewery crawl
*comfort-food tour (BBQ, pie, fried catfish)
*storm watching from a covered porch
*fireplace + movie marathon + local takeout

A lot of Ozarks locals basically treat rainy weekends as permission to slow down.

If you want more nightlife / crowds, Lake of the Ozarks will still be active Memorial Day weekend even if it rains, especially bars and indoor venues. Reddit locals say crowds still show up unless storms are severe. A few good “rain-proof” backup plans
*antique malls and flea markets
*indoor mini golf
*winery hopping
*cave tours
*bookstores and coffee shops in small Ozarks towns
*live bluegrass or country music venues

Whatever you decide to do on your holiday weekend, stay dry, stay safe and have fun!!

05/12/2026

Techy Tuesday: Summertime Edition

Summer heat, humidity, dust, and power fluctuations can shorten the life of phones, laptops, routers, gaming systems, appliances, and other electronics. A few preventive habits make a big difference.

Heat protection
*Keep devices out of direct sunlight, especially in cars or near windows.
*Avoid leaving batteries in hot environments. Heat is one of the fastest ways to degrade lithium-ion batteries.
*Make sure vents and fans stay unobstructed on laptops, consoles, and desktop PCs.
*Use cooling pads or elevated stands for laptops during long sessions.
*Don’t stack heat-producing devices together (router on top of console, etc.).

Moisture and humidity
High humidity can cause corrosion inside electronics.
In humid rooms, use air conditioning or a dehumidifier.
Let devices acclimate if moving from very cold AC into outdoor heat to avoid condensation.
Keep drinks away from electronics during outdoor gatherings.

Dust and airflow
Summer often means more open windows and airborne dust.
*Clean vents and filters regularly using compressed air.
*Dust buildup makes fans work harder and raises temperatures.
*Routers especially benefit from occasional cleaning and open airflow space.

Battery care
Avoid charging devices under pillows, blankets, or inside hot cars.
If storing devices for weeks, keep batteries around 40–60% charge.
Fast charging generates extra heat; slower charging is better in very hot weather.
If a phone becomes extremely hot, remove the case temporarily while charging.

Storm and power protection
Summer storms can cause surges and outages.
*Use surge protectors for TVs, PCs, gaming systems, and networking gear.
*For important computers or home offices, consider a UPS (battery backup).
*Unplug sensitive equipment during severe lightning storms if practical.

Outdoor use tips
*Use waterproof or weather-resistant cases for phones and speakers near pools or lakes.
*Don’t use electronics on very hot surfaces like metal patio tables.
*Keep devices shaded during camping or travel.

Vehicle safety
Temperatures inside parked cars can exceed 120°F quickly.
Never leave:
*phones
*laptops
*tablets
*power banks
*cameras
in a parked vehicle for long periods.

Signs a device is overheating
*Sudden slowdowns
*Screen dimming
*Fan noise increasing
*Random shutdowns
*Battery swelling or unusual smell

If a device overheats:
*Power it down.
*Move it to a cooler area.
*Let it cool naturally.
*Avoid putting it in a refrigerator or freezer — rapid temperature change can create condensation damage.

For home internet equipment in summer heat, routers and modems usually last longer when placed:
*in open air
*off the floor
*away from windows
*away from other hot electronics

04/28/2026

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04/07/2026

Did You Know?

03/24/2026

Techy Tuesday Tips: When Spring storms affect you internet service. These tips can apply to fiber and wireless service as well.

Fiber + a wireless router is a solid setup, and it’s a bit safer than cable during storms, but still vulnerable in a few key ways. Here’s how to protect your specific setup:
🌩️ What’s at Risk (Fiber Setup)
Power surges (biggest risk) → can fry your router or fiber ONT (the box that converts fiber to Ethernet)
Lightning nearby → can travel through power lines into your gear
Outages → fiber itself is immune to lightning, but your equipment still needs power
⚡ 1. Protect Both Devices (Router + ONT)
You likely have:
ONT (fiber box from ISP)
Wi-Fi router
👉 Plug both directly into the electrical outlet, using a surge protector or power strip is generally not recommended
Important:
Fiber lines themselves don’t carry electrical current, so you don’t need coax protection—just power protection.
🔋 2. Strongly Recommend a UPS (Battery Backup)
This is the single best upgrade for your setup.
A UPS will:
Keep your internet running for ~30–90 minutes during outages
Prevent sudden shutdown damage
Smooth out voltage dips/spikes
👉 Plug into UPS:
ONT
Router
💡 Tip: Fiber setups use very little power, so even a small UPS can last a long time.
🌧️ 3. Placement Matters More Than You Think
Keep both devices:
Off the floor (in case of water intrusion)
Away from windows
In a dry, ventilated space
If your ONT is in a basement or utility room, that’s the most vulnerable spot—worth checking.
🌬️ 4. During Severe Storms (Extra Caution)
If a major lightning storm is coming and you don’t need internet:
Safest move: unplug power from both ONT and router
This is the only way to be nearly 100% protected.
📶 5. Backup Plan for Internet
Since your Wi-Fi depends on power:
Use your phone as a mobile hotspot during outages
Or keep a small battery pack for your phone
🧰 Ideal Setup (Simple + Effective)
Wall → UPS → ONT + Router
Devices elevated and ventilated
Optional: whole-home surge protector for extra safety
👍 Bottom Line
Fiber line = safe
Power line = biggest threat
UPS = best investment
Unplugging during big storms = ultimate protection

03/17/2026

Weather in Missouri right now, courtesy of Mother Nature 😂

Yeah 😄 that “4 seasons in 2 days” feeling in Missouri is 100% real—and there’s actually a legit reason for it.

What you’re experiencing is basically “weather whiplash.” (yep, that’s a real term)

🌪️ Why Missouri does this

Missouri sits in one of the most chaotic weather zones in the U.S., and March is peak chaos season:

1. Cold air vs. warm air = constant battles
In late winter/early spring, Arctic air from Canada keeps pushing south while warm air from the Gulf pushes north.
When they collide, you get huge swings—like 70°F one day and freezing the next.

2. The jet stream is acting wild right now
The jet stream (the “highway” for weather systems) is extra wavy lately, which sends temperatures on a rollercoaster—warm → cold → warm again in days.

3. Cold fronts hitting back-to-back
Recent forecasts literally show:

60s and nice

then storms

then temps crashing into the 30s or even teens
all within a few days.

4. Big storm systems crossing the country
That massive mid-March storm system (March 13–17, 2026) brought tornadoes, snow, wind, AND temperature swings all at once across the region.

🤷‍♂️ So is this normal?

Yes… and no.

✔️ Normal for March: wild swings, storms, mixed seasons

❗ Not always this extreme all at once—recent patterns + climate factors are making it feel crazier

🧠 The simplest way to think about it:

Missouri is basically sitting where:

winter and summer keep arguing… and spring is the referee that lost control

😅 Survival strategy (Missouri edition)

Morning: jacket

Afternoon: t-shirt

Night: back to winter coat

Always: check the weather twice and don’t trust it anyway

03/08/2026

We want to say thank you to our 2 climbers at the top of the tower working this morning to get everything fixed back up.

Everything is repaired and is operational now.

03/07/2026

Update 3/8 1018a everything is repaired and is moving data now.

716p we still have a piece of equipment not working properly on the Alton tower. We do apologize for the miss reporting earlier and will get everything fixed up tomorrow.

438p everything is back up and working. If you still are not working power cycle your Poe and router. If that doesn’t get you back going please call us at 417-778-4178 and listen to the prompts for internet. Thank you and everyone have a great evening.

1149a climber is on CC tower starting to swapping equipment. As soon as we are done here we will be heading to Alton to do that tower climb and get the rest of everyone back online.

9:11a since the last update looks like the Alton tower went down affecting Couch, Alton, Mtn View, Pomona, and Summerville area. The CC area in West Plains is going to require a climb to restore service there. Will update when get more information.

Good morning everybody we had a couple towers down this morning. With the hard work of the power companies we just have 1 tower showing offline in the West Plains area. We have an engineer heading to the site as we speak to see what we can do to get it back up and going. It may require a climb which will have to wait for the storms to pass to us to safely do so. We will update as soon as we hear from the engineer. Thank you everyone and try to stay dry this morning.