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Replacing Computer Can Improve Performance & Internet Experience

Replacing Computer Can Improve Performance & Internet Experience

Aug 6, 2020 | Expert Advice, Featured

One of the most common speed issues Golden West customers experience is using an outdated computer, tablet or smartphone on the network.

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SHAKEN/STIR helps reduce spoofed robocalls

SHAKEN/STIR helps reduce spoofed robocalls

Jul 23, 2020 | Expert Advice, Featured, Making A Difference

Receiving unwanted calls, especially robocalls that “spoof” or appear to come from another number, is a top consumer complaint. Thanks to recent action by Congress and the Federal Commissions Commission (FCC), Golden West will soon be able to better protect you from these calls.

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Bundled Phone Customers Get 300 Long Distance Minutes Monthly

Bundled Phone Customers Get 300 Long Distance Minutes Monthly

Jul 17, 2020 | Expert Advice, Featured

With more long distance minutes, Patricia Clausen of Burke can call her adult children out-of-state more often and talk longer.

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Golden West Network Handles Increased Demand

Golden West Network Handles Increased Demand

Jul 15, 2020 | Expert Advice, Featured, People & Places

Internet usage on Golden West’s network has increased between 25 and 30% since COVID-19 arrived in the area. Golden West takes its responsibility of connecting its customers seriously, and its network is up for the challenge.

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Sync Your Email Across Multiple Devices

Sync Your Email Across Multiple Devices

Jul 4, 2020 | Expert Advice, Featured

Not only are you sending and receiving more email today than ever before, you are also likely accessing your email on more devices today than ever before.

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Many Options Exist to Back Up Computer Data & Prevent Loss

Many Options Exist to Back Up Computer Data & Prevent Loss

Jun 25, 2020 | Expert Advice, Featured

One South Dakota woman – like most moms – proudly captured photos of her children as they grew. She carefully organized the photos on her computer and created a backup on an external hard drive.

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Video Conferencing Best Practices

Video Conferencing Best Practices

Jun 18, 2020 | Expert Advice, Featured, People & Places

Many of us likely feel like we’ve become experts at video conference calls over the past few months. Mastering your video conference platform of choice is just part of communicating successfully online.

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Do You Feel the Need for Speed?

Do You Feel the Need for Speed?

Jun 11, 2020 | Expert Advice, Featured, Uncategorized

Golden West will keep you connected to the internet, but for optimum performance, it’s important that you subscribe to the internet speed that meets or exceeds your needs.

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What if the Pandemic Had Hit 20 Years Ago?

What if the Pandemic Had Hit 20 Years Ago?

May 28, 2020 | Expert Advice, Featured, Retro

Remembering the good old days may mean looking back just a few months before March 1, 2020. Many of us may longingly recall being able to travel or going out for dinner and a movie with friends without concern.

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Call 988 for Suicide Prevention & 211 for SD Resource Information

Call 988 for Suicide Prevention & 211 for SD Resource Information

May 21, 2020 | Expert Advice, Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places

Golden West telephone subscribers in need can now call two new three-digit numbers for help. Dialing 988 from a Golden West phone line will reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and dialing 211 will reach the South Dakota Helpline Center.

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