Save Rural Broadband
The future of rural communities is at risk. The FCC has proposed radical policy changes that could deprive millions of individuals, businesses and governments of Broadband access, which could include...
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Email Migration to Google Apps™
Rainbow Communications is making Google Apps™ suite of communication and collaboration tools available to our rainbowtel.net and carsoncomm.com email customers July 17, 2013. Google Apps is a set of...
View ArticleSummer Adventure Guide
Just because school is out doesn’t mean the learning has to stop. Go on an adventure with online educational websites, search for ways to make homemade ice cream, or even get ideas on how to plan a...
View ArticleDoes my service have a battery backup?
Yes. Your Rainbow phone and Internet* service are both provided through equipment that includes an 8-hour battery backup activated during an electrical outage. *Rural Wireless Internet does not have...
View ArticleWhat are sun outages?
Twice a year at the Spring and Fall Equinox, satellite sites in the Northern Hemisphere experience reception interruptions due to the transition of the sun. Reception interruptions span a period of...
View ArticleWhat is Kansas Lifeline?
Kansas Lifeline is a telephone discount program offered to low-income consumers. Find out if you are eligible to particpate in this discount program by reviewing the Kansas Lifeline guidelines.
View ArticleWhy do service interruptions happen?
Service interruptions can occur for several reasons. Although not a complete list, below are some more common reasons for service interruptions:
View ArticleWhat services will be affected during a maintenance window?
If a maintenance window has been issued, the Rainbow Notification System <link to outage alert page> will be updated indicating the service & the service areas affected. The notification will...
View ArticleIf battery backup is activated
Phone service will continue to work during an electrical outage as long as you are using a corded phone to make or receive a call within the eight hours battery life. Internet service can be accessed...
View ArticleWhat should I do after an electrical outage?
After an electrical outage, the equipment will need time to come back on. If your equipment does not power up following an outage:Make sure that the equipment is securely plugged in to both the modem...
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5 ways broadband enhances learning in rural areas
School days are back in session! It’s time to set goals for the new school year and plan ways to obtain these goals.
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What is Streaming?
Streaming is becoming more and more relevant every day. You probably stream without realizing that’s what you’re actually doing.
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2017 Youth Tour - Apply Today!
Foundation for Rural Services Youth TourHere's some exciting information for high school students, parents of high school students, grandparents of high school students, or anyone who knows a high...
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James Lednicky, retiring from Rainbow Communications
Today, March 31, 2017, our long-time friend and General Manager, James Lednicky, is retiring from Rainbow Communications.
View ArticleRainbow Communications Honoring and Recognizing local First Responders
Rainbow Communications Honoring and Recognizing local First Responders
View ArticleWiFi101
Check out this video to learn all about WiFi!Video of Rainbow Communications - Wifi 101 - Bandwidth
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