2023

What are Sun Outages? Twice a year, you may experience some degree of television interference due to “sun outages.” Such outages are caused by a phenomenon called a “solar satellite interference.” These brief outages occur when the sun is in a direct line behind a satellite transmitting cable signals. When the sun is aligned with…

The Margaretville Telephone Company (MTC) has announced plans to extend broadband services to additional unserved and underserved addresses in the Central Catskill’s region. MTC has identified 220 unserved and 160 underserved addresses located adjacent to existing MTC service areas which remain without access to adequate broadband services. These addresses were identified using MTC engineering data…

In a world where technology is evolving at an unprecedented pace, staying connected has become an essential part of our lives. Whether it’s streaming high-definition content, participating in virtual meetings, or enjoying lag-free gaming, a robust and reliable wireless network is crucial. Enter WiFi 6, the next generation of wireless technology that promises to revolutionize…

What Does STIR/SHAKEN Mean? STIR/SHAKEN is a framework of interconnected standards. STIR/SHAKEN are acronyms for the Secure Telephone Identity Revisited (STIR) and Signature-based Handling of Asserted Information Using toKENs (SHAKEN) standards. This means that calls traveling through interconnected phone networks can have their caller ID “signed” as legitimate by originating carriers and validated by other…

The Margaretville Telephone Company (MTC) has completed its transition to 100% employee-ownership making it the first regulated utility in the State to achieve this status. The closing of the transaction on June 7th follows five generations of Birdsall / Roadman family ownership dating back to the founding of the company in 1916. The Employee Stock…

MTC announces a year-long extension of the company’s voluntary funding contribution to the FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) offering additional benefits to eligible participants. The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare, and more. The program was initiated during…

MTC Cable, as subsidiary of the Margaretville Telephone Company, has been awarded funding as part of the Greene County Broadband Initiative to extend broadband facilities to over 80 residents in the Town of Prattsville currently unserved with broadband service. The award is part of an initiative by numerous Greene County agencies including the Greene County…

(Margaretville, New York) – MTC Cable (MTC) announces broadband speed increases to its most popular residential and business packages effective April 1st, 2023. Download speeds will more than double for many of the MTC broadband service packages including the Turbo-100 Package (100 Mbps download / 15 Mbps upload) which will be upgraded to the new…

What are Sun Outages? Twice a year, you may experience some degree of television interference due to “sun outages.” Such outages are caused by a phenomenon called a “solar satellite interference.” These brief outages occur when the sun is in a direct line behind a satellite transmitting cable signals. When the sun is aligned with…

MTC Cable Sports and Movie Pak Customers! As of January 15th, Epix channels 570-573 have rebranded to MGM+! Catch movies and original programming from the MGM studio that has developed movie sensations for over 100 years! MGM+ airs critically acclaimed shows & films from top notch Hollywood libraries, including today’s biggest blockbusters.