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05/08/2026

Introducing Magnus!

We met this adorable Terrier/Jack Russel mix at the Adams County Humane Society in Friendship, Wisconsin this week.

He's a bit timid at the moment, but brave enough to look for a foster home (preferably adult only), where he'd benefit from some gentle exposure to the sounds and routines of home life. A house with another small dog could help him build some much-needed confidence. Despite his current introvert tendencies, he asked us to share that he can be motivated by a hot dog treat. 🙂

What to know about fostering:
- Applicants are pre-screened to ensure a good fit for the animal.
- All food and vet expenses are covered by the shelter.
- Foster families will need to be available to bring the pet back to the shelter for scheduled meet and greets with potential adopters.

For more info, or to join us in supporting the team and animals at the Adams County Humane Society, visit: https://www.adamscountyhumanesociety.org/

Employee Owned. Community Driven.

05/06/2026

Meet Gurgi. Your new work-from-home companion! The team at Waupaca Humane- Humane Society of Waupaca County estimate her to be 3-4 years old. She's a pretty chill coworker but will need to be brushed regularly. Her only other ask: a sunny window to call her own.

Visit https://www.waupacahumane.org/ to learn more about Gurgi and all her adoptable animal friends.

Employee-Owned. Community Driven.

05/05/2026

A little color goes a long way in making everything feel like Spring!

05/02/2026

These cats are gonna need a home with a solid Internet connection!

Meet Elphaba and Glinda, WICKEDly cute sisters and only 10 months old. We met them at the Waushara County Animal Shelter this week and could tell right away they'd be perfect match for one of our customers. They're opposites in personality (Elphaba's a little more laid back, and Glinda is all about the spotlight) but equally deserving of a cozy place to land.

Visit https://www.wausharacoanimalshelter.com/adoptions to join us in supporting the Animal Shelter or to learn more about their adoptable pets!

Employee-Owned. Community Driven.

04/29/2026

FRIENDLY REMINDER: You don’t want to be the one whose "quick project" turns into a neighborhood Internet outage! Before you head out to tackle the yard work, call Digger's Hotline to safeguard yourself and your service. Dial 811 or (800) 242-8511 .

04/28/2026

POTENTIAL PHONE ISSUE: We’ve been made aware that some customers are unable to receive incoming phone calls. This appears to be part of a broader outage affecting multiple service providers. While it’s outside of our direct control at this time, our team is actively monitoring the situation.

Send a message to learn more

04/27/2026

You will hear “WiFi” and “Internet” used interchangeably, but they play different roles.

Think of it this way:
Our Internet service brings information into your home
A router manages and directs it
WiFi delivers it wirelessly to your devices

We know that no one wants to be tethered to a wall just to get online. While some providers charge extra for WiFi, at Amherst Communications, it's always FREE!

04/22/2026

Small changes can have BIG IMPACT! 🌎

This Earth Day, please consider switching to paperless billing (receive your bill via email instead). Not only can you cut down on paper waste, you'll also help reduce our printing and mailing costs.

To show our appreciation, any customer signed up for paperless billing by May 13th, will be entered into a drawing for a FREE month of Internet service!

New User?
- Visit https://winet.smarthub.coop/Login.html
- Click New User
- Follow the prompts to set up your account
- Select Yes when asked if you'd like to turn off paper bills.
- Submit

Already Have An Account?
- Visit https://winet.smarthub.coop/Login.html
- Login
- Click My Profile at the top
- Choose Update My Paperless Settings
- Toggle the Paperless button to On
- Click Yes

You will automatically be entered in the drawing. Happy Earth Day!

04/21/2026

As a super sweet surprise, each of the women in our offices were gifted a custom floral bouquet today. What a way to make the day a little brighter!

Shout out to Lily Pad Floral & Gifts for their creativity and assistance in this sweet gesture!

04/14/2026

Calling All Rocket League Fans!

You're invited to the WSTA Fiber Frenzy E-Sports Tournament at Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells. Teams of 3 will battle it out across two brackets: Amateur and Semi-Pro. No entry fee. Cash prize pool ($3,500).

Players will compete for a Championship Title, but also have the chance to explore our Broadband Industry Career Fair and connect with colleges and universities interested in supporting their esports and academic journeys.

More info and registration at: https://wsta.info/fiberfrenzy

04/09/2026

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