New telephone service in CentraCom Cable TV areas

CentraCom Interactive launched a new telephone service in Santaquin, Utah, in May 2009. For over 100 years CentraCom has been providing traditional land line telephone service to rural Utah. Now, as new technology is being developed, digital phone service is available. Digital phone service uses CentraCom’s existing network, developed for high-speed Internet service, to carry the new phone service. Now customers in the Qwest Communications International Inc. telephone areas may port their current phone numbers to CentraCom Digital Voice service. This means that these customers may keep their existing number but use the new digital voice service.

Due to CentraCom’s storied history of providing reliable phone service, CentraCom Digital Voice is a natural fit. “Offering telephone service to our cable modem Internet areas just makes sense”, stated George Lee, CentraCom Cable TV manager. And Santaquin is just the beginning. Last year, the Public Service Commission of Utah issued CentraCom Interactive CLEC status (Competitive Local Exchange Carrier). This status gives CentraCom the ability to enter new markets with digital phone service. “Our plan is to rollout digital phone service to all of our cable modem Internet service areas where Qwest® is the incumbent telephone provider”, said Kevin Arthur, CentraCom Network Operations Manager. This new service will give CentraCom customers the option of bundling digital voice service with other CentraCom services for savings up to $25/month.

Now CentraCom is upgrading the network in Sevier County. Beginning June 1, 2009, CentraCom Digital Voice will be available in Redmond and Aurora, Utah. There are plans to rollout this service on a continuing basis as quickly as possible. In addition to new digital voice service, the recent upgrades to the network will make it possible for CentraCom to offer increased Internet speeds and more HD television channels throughout all CentraCom service areas.

Keep up-to-date with all that is happening in your area. Aside from our robust website, centracom.com, anyone can follow CentraCom at twitter.com/centracom or on the CentraCom Facebook page as a tool for better customer support.

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CentraCom Interactive Scholarship Winners

CentraCom Interactive announces the winners of four $1250 scholarships to Snow College and two $500 scholarships to other schools. We received many applications from highly qualified candidates from each of our service areas.

Benjamin Everitt

Benjamin is a graduating student from North Sanpete High School with a current GPA of 3.99. He is the school’s 2008-2009 Science Sterling Scholar. Additionally, Benjamin participates in many extra-curricular activities, including cross-country races, the school honors choir and the National Honor Society. He has also taken many college level concurrent enrollment courses, such as Chemistry, Calculus, Psychology and much more.

Besides his scholastic work, he enjoys animal husbandry. Since the age of 12, he has maintained a flock of chickens. He works part-time as a landscape maintenance contractor.
He plans to attend Snow College where he will take foundation classes in biology with emphasis in cellular and molecular biology. His choice of attending Snow College will increase his scholarship by $750 for a total value of $1250.

Brennan J. Hannifin

Brennan is a graduating student of Tintic High School. He is a well rounded student who was team captain of the school basketball team. He also serves as student body vice president, a member of the yearbook staff and plays the trombone in the school pep band.

He serves his community by working with the Junior Jazz program as an assistant coach as well as a referee. During his community’s recent celebrations, he organized and directed roller skating activities for the children. He also served the community by delivering poinsettias to widows in the area during the Christmas season. Brennan is an example of what a young person can attain when personal expectations are set high.

Brennan plans to attend Snow College. He is interested in pursuing a degree in Wildlife Management. His choice of attending Snow College will increase his scholarship by $750 for a total value of $1250.

Courtney Mehew

Courtney is a graduating student of Richfield High School. Upon graduation she will not only leave with her high school diploma, but she has also completed 30 college credits earning a one-year certificate in business with an emphasis in computer applications.

She is a member of the National Honor Society and currently serves as the Richfield High School National Honor Society Vice-President. She was awarded the region General Sterling Scholar. She recently placed first in the Biotechnology Camp at USU for her presentation on scientific findings. She takes inspiration from Anne Frank and is inspiring to all those around her because of her love of service to others. Even with a very busy schedule, she has maintained a 4.0 GPA.

She plans to continue her education at Utah State University or Brigham Young University.

Diana Robison

Diana is currently a student at North Sanpete High School. As a member of the school tennis team, she received an academic all-region award. She has maintained a GPA of 3.98.
Her intention is to become a dental hygienist, and to that end has been working for the past year as a dental assistant. Recently she scored 100% on the dental radiology test.

She serves her community in many ways. Her involvement in a mixture of extra-curricular activities give her an opportunity to serve and influence many people. From tutoring classmates to serving in local elementary schools, she helps others become better.

She plans to attend Snow College. There she will work toward a dental hygienist degree. Her choice of attending Snow College will increase her scholarship by $750 for a total value of $1250.

Benjamin Everitt

Cassandra is a graduating senior at Rich High School and she will graduate with her Associates degree from Utah State University, as well as earning a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.

Cassandra has been involved in competitive dancing since the age of four. When one of her fellow dance team members committed suicide, she served by raising money to alleviate some of the financial burdens of the girl’s family due to this tragedy, while also raising the community awareness of potential teen depression risks. Her desire to help those suffering from health related problems has influenced her decision to continue her education in the health and wellness industry.

She will pursue a nursing degree at Weber State University. She would like to work with children suffering debilitating illnesses in a hospital intensive care unit.

Jessica Westenskow

Jessica is a senior at North Sanpete High School. She is a member of the National Honor Society.

Jessica is a gifted artist and musician. From a very early age, she has drawn images. She was selected to create the cover art for a book containing the collaborative writings of her Honors English classmates. Last summer she visited Europe including a life-enhancing opportunity to visit the famous Louvre in Paris.

She serves her community as a member of the Moroni City Youth Council. She shares her talents by organizing and creating important marketing materials for events and projects of the city.

She plans to attend Snow College and is planning to pursue an art degree. Her choice of attending Snow College will increase her scholarship by $750 for a total value of $1250.

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Federal DTV changes does not affect CentraCom Cable TV.

On June 12, 2009, analog television broadcasts will cease and many TV sets will no longer be able to receive over-the-air signals. That date will mark the completion of a transition to digital TV, or DTV, mandated by Congress.

DTV is an advanced technology that allows broadcasters to provide higher quality pictures and sound, as well as advanced services such as transmission of multiple video streams or other data over a single channel. DTV also makes more efficient use of the airwaves. The Federal Communications Commission will make the airwaves that are freed up by this transition available for advanced communication services for commercial and public safety use.

The transition to DTV is underway now, but if you are a CentraCom Cable TV customer, there is nothing for you to do except to enjoy your favorite programming after the switch to DTV. CentraCom will take care of the transition for you. If you have an older TV, it will still work with CentraCom Cable TV without the need of a converter box.

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