NDTC eNewsletter February 2026 Why Are Voice User Interfaces (VUIs) So Popular? VUIs are technology systems that allow users to interact with computers, applications, and smart devices using voice commands. They include virtual assistants like Amazon Alexa and Apple Siri, smart home devices like smart lighting and thermostats, and automotive systems like Apple CarPlay […]
NDTC eNewsletter January 2026 Skiing Down Mount Everest Ski mountaineer Andrzej Bargiel was the first person to climb Mount Everest and ski back to its base camp without using supplementary oxygen. Restaurants From the ’70s Hungry to revisit your youth? Check out vintage footage from Arthur Treacher’s Fish and Chips, Burger Chef, […]
NDTC eNewsletter December 2025 Unexpected “Fun” at the Cabin Taylor Calmus is no ordinary dad — he’s Dude Dad! You’ll get a kick out of his super-relatable video, especially if you’re handy with tools. Sweet Bells Keep Ringing The oldest continuously running Christmas commercial is this Hershey’s “Christmas Bells” one, which first […]
NDTC eNewsletter November 2025 Universal Connectivity Must Be Sustained Keeping rural consumers connected to high quality and affordable internet services is critical. As a member of the NTCA, our company is helping to promote the “Broadband Built to Last” advocacy campaign to stress the importance of the Universal Service Fund (USF). The USF is […]
NDTC eNewsletter October 2025 Mister Rogers’ Music Did you know the opening theme song on Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood was performed live in the studio and was never the same twice? World’s Biggest Truck Stop The Iowa 80 Truckstop is larger than 150 football fields and features a variety of restaurants plus some […]
NDTC eNewsletter September 2025 Our Bandwidth Estimator ToolIs Fast and Easy If you’re experiencing buffering while streaming or other internet issues, it may be time to upgrade to a faster speed. But how do you know what speed you need? Simply take a couple of minutes to use the Bandwidth Estimator tool on our […]
NDTC eNewsletter August 2025 Visit the World’s Smallest Town There’s a town of one in Nebraska, and its resident is one wonderful woman. She’s also the tavern owner, mayor, and village marshal. Back-to-School Shopping Joy Parents could relate to this funny 1996 Staples ad, which presented the back-to-school shopping season as “the […]
NDTC eNewsletter July 2025 Ruling Disneyland After Dark Disneyland has a secret squad of cats who are an unofficial part of the magic. They roam the park and keep it rodent-free. The Carol Burnett Show Skit In one of the show’s funniest skits, Tim Conway plays a nervous new dentist and Harvey […]
NDTC eNewsletter June 2025 Growing Up in the 1970s Take a trip down memory lane with S&H Green Stamps, telephone party lines, disco dancing, mix tapes, and other groovy things. 30 Underground Facilities A secret city designed to withstand a nuclear blast. A hotel room 220 feet underground. Explore these and other […]
NDTC eNewsletter May 2025 Simplify Your Life With eBilling Are you still receiving your NDTC bill in the mail and paying it by writing a check? If so, consider switching to eBilling and handling bill paying electronically instead. It will save you time and money. Plus, it will help reduce paper use, which is […]