
Replacing Computer Can Improve Performance & Internet Experience
One of the most common speed issues Golden West customers experience is using an outdated computer, tablet or smartphone on the network.

SHAKEN/STIR helps reduce spoofed robocalls
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.

Bundled Phone Customers Get 300 Long Distance Minutes Monthly
With more long distance minutes, Patricia Clausen of Burke can call her adult children out-of-state more often and talk longer.

Golden West Network Handles Increased Demand
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.

Sync Your Email Across Multiple Devices
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.

Many Options Exist to Back Up Computer Data & Prevent Loss
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.

Video Conferencing Best Practices
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.

Do You Feel the Need for Speed?
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.

What if the Pandemic Had Hit 20 Years Ago?
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.

Call 988 for Suicide Prevention & 211 for SD Resource Information
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.