2017

MTC Cable continues to negotiate Retransmission Consent Agreements with WNYT (Channel 18) and WPIX (Channel 11) broadcast networks for continued carriage of the stations after 12/31/17. Although MTC remains optimistic that a mutually beneficial agreement can be reached, it is possible that MTC will be required to remove the stations effective January 1, 2018. Please…

There is a desire for high speed internet access across our area, children to adults, enabling people to do their jobs, obtain information and keep in touch with the world. MTC continues to build and improve broadband services throughout the designated footprint. MTC is happy to announce that residential broadband services up to 100 Mbps…

Matt Burns of Tech Crunch had published an article that is more relevant today than ever regarding HD programming and HDTVs. “You can’t buy an SD TV anymore. Well, not a traditional 4:3 SD TV at least. Nope, if you want a TV, high-def is your only choice. But you do have a choice whether…

Have you ever seen the lists that people post on … “Get to know each other better.” It’s all fun finding out if you’re friend has ever sat in the back of a Police car, but please be aware of some of the posts you comment on. The posts or lists that ask: what was…

**SCAM ALERT** “Can you hear me?” They’re at it again! AT the beginning of 2017, the “Can you hear me?” scam took place. Guess what … they’re back! MTC had a recent report of someone claiming to be Medicare Customer Service with a local unknown phone number … they then said “Can you hear me?”…

Retransmission Consent: Cable and satellite companies, under Federal Law, must re-negotiate the terms for carriage of broadcast network stations (ie: ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, etc.) every three years. Many of these agreements, known as retransmission consent agreements, expire December 31st 2017. MTC Cable has successfully renewed agreements with many of the broadcast stations currently in…

MTC is excited to welcome the residents and businesses of Harpersfield to the Harpersfield Open House. This Open House will be held at the Colonel Harper Grange Hall on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 from 4pm to 7pm. Highlights of the event include: the opportunity to meet with the MTC Customer Service Team to discuss MTC’s…

It’s time for MTC’s Annual Community Food Drive! Help replenish our local food pantries and receive a FREE upgrade (an average $40 value or more) with a donation of non-expired, non-perishable food items during November and December. You can bring your donations of non-perishable goods such as rice, pasta, beans, canned goods (fruits, vegetables, soup)…

ATTENTION: ALL TELEPHONE CUSTOMERS – Apparently, our area has been targeted for spoofing. The FCC has provided the following information regarding spoofing: What is spoofing and how does it work? “Spoofing” occurs when a caller deliberately falsifies the information transmitted to your caller ID display to disguise their identity. Spoofing is often used as part…

Residents and businesses in the Town of Andes will notice two construction crews working in various locations around town. Todd Cable and FNR are nearing the completion of the fiber construction in the Tremperskill and Fall Clove portions of town. These projects should be finalized by the end of this month. The FNR crews will…