News and Updates

Why Your Small Business Needs Email Marketing

Looking for a simple, affordable way to keep customers coming back? Email marketing is the answer! It lets you share deals, updates, and events directly with people who already love your business—and tools like SmartBiz by CentraCom make it even easier by collecting customer emails through your public Wi-Fi. Ready to grow your list and boost repeat business? Let’s get started!

Transform Your Business Internet with SmartBiz

When small business owner Alexis upgraded her hair salon to a larger retail space, she assumed a single high-speed internet connection would handle everything—business operations, POS transactions, and guest Wi-Fi. However, this setup left her vulnerable to security risks and performance slowdowns. Enter SmartBiz from CentraCom, a managed network solution that provides multiple secure networks, better bandwidth management, cellular backup, and built-in marketing tools. With SmartBiz, Alexis now enjoys a seamless, secure, and efficient internet experience that not only protects her business but also helps it grow.

Teen Social Media Habits Have Shifted - Here's How to Keep Them Safe

Teen social media habits have shifted dramatically over the last decade, with platforms like TikTok and Snapchat now competing with Instagram and YouTube for attention. While social media companies, such as Instagram, have introduced features like “Teen Accounts” to enhance online safety, these measures are often limited and easy for tech-savvy teens to bypass. For parents seeking a more robust solution, tools like CentraCom’s Bark and CentraGuard apps provide comprehensive monitoring and controls, helping families address risks like cyberbullying, inappropriate content, and screen time management. Staying proactive with these tools ensures a safer and more informed digital experience for children.

SmartBiz Solution Helps Your Small Business Thrive

CentraCom's newest offering for small businesses: SmartBiz. With SmartBiz you can manage your business's network, marketing more effectively to customers, and setup a cellular backup for your network to ensure you stay connected no matter what.

VPNs: Ultimate Security Solution or Privacy Risk?

Virtual Private Networks are powerful tools used by IT professionals for very specific purposes. Every day internet users have looked at VPNs as a silver bullet for privacy. There are many scary privacy risks in using a VPN. This article dives into the concerns everyday internet users should consider before using a VPN.

Keeping Your Kids Safe Online: What Every Parent Needs to Know

A look at the dangers awaiting kids online and what parents can do to help keep their children safe online.

Unplugged Summer: Put the Screen Down and Get Outside

Screens have become a major part of our family's lives. But extended screen time has been shown to have harmful effects. Instead of spending the summer on your phone or watching tv, get your family outside and enjoy some good quality time.

2024 Scholarships Awarded

CentraCom announces the winners of scholarships. We received many applications from highly qualified candidates from each of our service areas.

How to Extend Your Home Wi-Fi to Your Yard

With CentraCom's CentraWifi Blast Router, you can install our CentraWifi Blast Mesh Extender system to extend the same powerful internet experience to every corner of you house and to your yard.

Fiber, Cable, Wireless, What's the Difference?

CentraCom uses fiber optics, cable modems, and fixed wireless technologies to bring the best internet experience possible to every home in our coverage areas. Learn more about how CentraCom technicians use the different infrastructure technologies.

Protect Youself from Computer Virus and Malware

Scammers can use these tools to steal personal information, shut down networks, or hold your computer ransom.

Learn How to Spot Common Phone and Text Message Scams

Phone and text scams are becoming more common these days. You may have noticed an increase in the number of text messages and calls that appear to be legitimate but are fraudulent.