Smell Phishy? It Likely Is.
On internet time, phishing has been around as long as … well, actual fishing. Phishing is a fraudulent email sent from what appears to be a reputable source but that is actually sent by cybercriminals. They hope you’ll click links in the email and give up personal information, passwords and / or credit card numbers […]
Avoid Anxiety and Create a Content Backup Plan
Back up your files. Please. You’ve got enough going on without that sinking feeling of losing thousands of photos and songs … or the paper you stayed up all night to write. Drives fail. Devices fall. Accidents happen. Avoid anxiety and create a plan to back up your files. Yes, it’s one more thing. At […]
Tips to Share with Care on Social Media
Social media lets you amplify your attitude, promote your passions and champion your creativity. Maybe you’ll create the next TikTok dance craze. Perhaps your path to Instagram-influencer fame starts today. There’s no speedier way to share your social media updates than using Wintek’s blazing-fast fiber connection. But don’t always be so quick to click. Always […]
Simple Choices Help Ensure You’re Secure
“What’s your Wi-Fi password?” After your address (and maybe where the bathroom is), it’s the most crucial info for someone visiting your new digs for the first time. If you have Wintek internet service at home, don’t worry. Your visitors will eventually notice all the cool stuff you’ve done with the place. It’s good to […]
Update on in-home internet installations
The COVID-19 pandemic has altered life for nearly everyone as we work to slow the rate of transmission and flatten the curve. An unfortunate circumstance of the social distancing measures is how they’ve exposed the limitations faced by communities still waiting for high-speed internet service from Wintek. At the outset of the pandemic, Wintek suspended […]
Introducing Wintek, internet with hometown pride!
Our fiber internet service is now Wintek, powered by Tipmont. At Tipmont, our mission is to empower our communities by providing state-of the art essential services. In our ever more-connected world, we rely on the internet every day, just like we all need electricity. After evaluating the possibility of offering internet, TV, and phone services, […]
Free Roku Premiere for customers in our first build area!
If you’re in our first build area, sign up for service by June 30 and receive a free Roku Premiere! What is a Roku Premiere? Roku Premiere is a small device that fits in the palm of your hand and plugs into the back of your existing television. It comes with a basic remote control […]
Streaming video: is it right for you?
Last month, we shared that the fiber video and voice service will be available through Mulberry, rather than directly from Tipmont. Our goal is to ensure you have access to video and voice services the way you want it. This change helps streamline voice and video service delivery by aligning your customer experience with who […]
Tipmont CEO speaks on Capitol Hill
On Wednesday, March 6, Tipmont’s CEO, Ron Holcomb, spoke at a Capitol Hill briefing today on Tipmont’s efforts as part of the nationwide economic development impact of electric cooperatives. Following are the remarks he delivered. Co-ops are essential to rural communities. And this new report does a great job of outlining that through statistics and […]
February 2019 fiber internet update
Last month, we shared the exciting news of Tipmont’s acquisition of Wintek Corporation, Lafayette’s premier technology and fiber solutions provider. I was encouraged to receive many emails and letters of support for this momentous step. One email said this: “My family lives in the country, east of Romney, and have dealt with limited internet access […]
