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Pinned Pam Zollner Calls it a Career After More Than Three Decades of Service Feb 15, 2023 \| posted by Conner Williams #announcements #community DirectLink would like to recognize and thank longtime team member Pam Zollner for more than three decades of service to the Mt. Angel community. Pam started with what was then Mt. Angel Telephone Company in 1990 and retired at the end of January 2023. She saw many shifts in communications... Full Article
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – OREGON COOPERATIVE TELECOMS BUY INTO DATA CENTER Jan 6, 2023 \| posted by Brian Strunk #announcements #company information January 5, 2023 –DirectLink and Scio Mutual Telephone Association partner with Cascade Divide Data Center in Bend, Oregon. Oregon telecommunications cooperatives Canby Telephone Association (dba DirectLink) and Scio Mutual Telephone Association (SMTA) secured a partnership on December... Full Article
OMNI Internet Announcement Jan 1, 2023 \| posted by Jason Nugent #wifi #news #announcements Your Internet. Supersized. OMNI by DirectLink will soon be distributed to active residential members on a fiber connection. This groundbreaking all in one new service will add an abundance of security, built in WiFi, included network benefits, and state of the art features to your fiber... Full Article
Stay Safe from Many Online Threats with Umbrella Defense This online safety feature is included with every DirectLink Internet subscription. Sep 1, 2022 \| posted by Conner Williams #security #wifi #internet #technology #announcements DirectLink has implemented Umbrella Defense - a cyber security solution from Cisco - to help protect internet subscribers. Umbrella Defense is a complimentary, included service that protects all subscribers on a DirectLink internet connection from accidentally visiting reportedly known websites... Full Article
2021 Annual Report and 2022 Annual Meeting Notice Apr 12, 2022 \| posted by Conner Williams #announcements #company information #events DirectLink publishes a recap of the prior year’s events, projects, and milestones annually. Read the report in its entirety below, and join us for the Annual Meeting to learn more about your cooperative’s projects and initiatives and to meet the Leadership Team and Board of Directors. ... Full Article
Time and Temperature Service Retired By Amy Russ Mar 1, 2022 \| posted by Jason Nugent #announcements For decades, Canby locals could call 266.TIME and hear a short, automated message from Canby Telephone Association that relayed the current time and area temperature. People used this service to set clocks and to check the weather against the Portland newscasters. 266.TIME saw thousands upon... Full Article
ESPN3 Service Has Been Discontinued Jan 1, 2022 \| posted by Jason Nugent #tv #announcements ESPN3 was previously offered to DirectLink Internet subscribers as a complimentary add on service. This product provided access to select ESPN content streamed live or OnDemand over an Internet connection. However, the service contract was tied with the DirectLink TV services and, as such, was... Full Article
October 2021 DirectLink Pay n' Win Gift Card Winners Pay Your Bill on Time and You Could Win a Gift Card to a Local Business! Nov 11, 2021 \| posted by Conner Williams #community #smarthub #announcements #company information All DirectLink members who pay their bill on time online, via mail, or in-person are automatically entered into a random giveaway for a $50 gift card to a local establishment. We pick a random winner from our Canby and Mt. Angel service areas each month! Easily pay your bill on time... Full Article
Channel 316 changes from Bounce to SportsGrid Network Sep 13, 2021 \| posted by Jason Nugent #ezvideo #announcements In September of 2021, Nexstar Media, Inc. has changed the content on EZVideo and IPTV channel 316 from BounceTV to the SportsGrid Network. This new network includes extensive coverage of sports betting for all major sports, including fantasy sports. The Portland market is one of 9 urban areas... Full Article
SCAM ALERT: Fake Email Targeting DirectLink Members' Payment Information Aug 16, 2021 \| posted by Conner Williams #scams #education #announcements #news #email We have received reports of an email scam targeting DirectLink members that seeks to gain access to sensitive payment information. If you receive an email that looks like the image above, do not click on any of the links in the message – this is a scam email. The fake email claims that... Full Article
Save the Date: DirectLink’s Member Appreciation Day is Back! Aug 3, 2021 \| posted by Conner Williams #news #events #announcements #company information #community DirectLink members are the cornerstone of the cooperative, and you deserve to be celebrated. After a hiatus in 2020 due to COVID-related regulations, we're thrilled to announce that Member Appreciation Day is back! This outdoor event has traditionally been held in Mt. Angel to represent the... Full Article
DirectLink to Discontinue all EZVideo and IPTV Video Services at Noon on January 31, 2022 Aug 2, 2021 \| posted by Conner Williams #announcements #company information #tv #ezvideo As a member-owned cooperative, we strive to keep our subscribers informed of any significant changes that may have an impact on the services we provide. DirectLink members deserve to be made aware when adjustments happen in their company and why. Recent unexpected changes have occurred with our... Full Article
DirectLink Lobbies Open to Walk-In Visitors Jul 20, 2021 \| posted by Conner Williams #announcements #company information #covid-19 The DirectLink lobbies are open to the public, and our team is ready to welcome walk-in visitors at both locations from 8AM to 5PM Monday through Friday. The Mt. Angel office is closed from 12:30PM to 1:30PM for lunch, but call-in support remains available. In compliance with local and federal... Full Article
Beloved “Voice of DirectLink” Susan Peach Retires Jul 15, 2021 \| posted by Conner Williams #community #announcements If you’ve ever visited the Canby DirectLink location or called into either office, you were likely greeted by a cheerful woman with an infectious smile and a welcoming attitude. For 22 years, Susan Peach served the DirectLink cooperative with dedication and helped each member as if they... Full Article
Congratulations to the 2021-2022 DirectLink Scholarship Winners Jun 21, 2021 \| posted by Conner Williams #announcements #community #scholarships #education Our local students are amazing! The Canby Rotary Foundation awarded 23 scholarships totaling $36,000 for the coming school year. Since 2000, the foundation has awarded 360 scholarships totaling over $350,000. For the sixth year, DirectLink has provided funds for the Don Peterson Memorial... Full Article
2020 Annual Report and 2021 Annual Meeting Notice May 13, 2021 \| posted by Jason Nugent #announcements #company information #events Full Article
DirectLink Offices to Close Again Under New COVID Mandates Apr 29, 2021 \| posted by Conner Williams #announcements #news #covid-19 #company information Per the Governor's mandate, the DirectLink lobbies at both locations will close to the public as of April 30, 2021. We hope to reopen when the county is moved down to a lower level of risk. Despite the closures, we're here for you. There are many other ways to get in touch with us: • Call our... Full Article
DirectLink Statement Regarding AMC Networks Negotiations Apr 26, 2021 \| posted by Conner Williams #tv #ezvideo #announcements #news DirectLink is currently in negotiations with AMC Networks to renew our agreement to continue to offer AMC, BBC America, WE tv, and IFC to our membership. As your local TV provider, DirectLink believes you deserve access to these channels, and we work hard to keep TV prices as low as... Full Article
March 2021 Pay & Win Giveaway Winners Pay your bill on time and you could win a gift card to a local business! Apr 21, 2021 \| posted by Conner Williams #news #announcements #community DirectLink is proud to serve Canby and Mt. Angel, and we’re excited to give away a gift card to a local business in each community every month! Members that pay their bill on time are automatically entered into a random giveaway for a $50 gift card to a local establishment. To easily pay your... Full Article
SCAM ALERT: Fake Email to Expose Member Payment and Password Information Jan 4, 2021 \| posted by Jason Nugent #scams #email #announcements We have received reports of an email scam targeting DirectLink members that seeks to gain access to sensitive payment information. If you receive an email that looks like the image below, do not click on any of the links in the message – this is a scam email. The fake email... Full Article
Congratulations to our Member Pattern BINGO winners! Dec 9, 2020 \| posted by Conner Williams #news #announcements #events We had an awesome time playing Pattern BINGO with our members over the past few months, and we hope you did as well! While the COVID situation limited our ability to hold a Member Appreciation Day like we’ve traditionally done in the past with a block party in Mt. Angel, we wanted to do... Full Article
Happy National Cooperative Month! Oct 1, 2020 \| posted by Conner Williams #announcements #news #company information When you purchased services from DirectLink, you became a member of a local cooperative that has been serving this community for over 116 years. Communications co-ops like DirectLink provide around 50 million rural Americans with Internet, Video, and Voice services. We are fortunate and grateful... Full Article
DirectLink Email Upgrade Ahead Scheduled for August 18, 2020 Aug 13, 2020 \| posted by Conner Williams #announcements #email Dear Valued Member, DirectLink strives to provide quality services at affordable rates for our members. Part of the company's commitment to the membership includes regularly re-evaluating products to ensure they fit subscribers’ needs. After extensive consideration, the DirectLink... Full Article
HBO Max to Replace HBO GO By Amy Russ Jul 31, 2020 \| posted by Jason Nugent #announcements #tv #ezvideo HBO Max has launched as the new way to stream OnDemand HBO content! Beginning July 31st, 2020, HBO Max will replace the HBO GO app on most devices. This new hybrid app offers approximately 10,000 hours of quality programming all in one place. In addition to the current HBO library... Full Article
Pay & Win Basket Update By Conner Williams Jul 28, 2020 \| posted by Jason Nugent #announcements You have the opportunity to win a free gift basket! For more than 17 years, we have given away gift baskets every month to a random member that pays their bill on time. This is another great way for us to connect with our members. The Pay & Win baskets have become a longstanding... Full Article
City of Canby and DirectLink Offer Free WiFi in Three City Parks Jul 22, 2020 \| posted by Conner Williams #announcements #technology #news #company information DirectLink, in collaboration with the City of Canby, is pleased to announce they have received a national Smart Rural Community Grant (SRC) of $5,000 toward the installation of free WiFi access during open hours in three Canby city parks. The organizations have worked closely together over the... Full Article
DirectLink email disruption affecting some members Jun 30, 2020 \| posted by Conner Williams #announcements #outage #email UPDATE 7/8 @ 4:30 PM We are thrilled to relay reports from our vendor that DirectLink email services are back to functioning properly. New equipment has been installed and all messages have been delivered. Additionally, email access through POP and IMAP is up and running, so those that... Full Article
Congratulations to the 2020 DirectLink scholarship winners! Jun 16, 2020 \| posted by Conner Williams #announcements #news #company information While the COVID-19 situation may have interrupted the school year along with many other facets of our lives, it didn't stop local students from achieving academic excellence and earning scholarships for their future educational endeavors. The Canby Rotary Foundation awarded 26 scholarships... Full Article
2020 Annual Meeting Notice By Conner Williams Jun 8, 2020 \| posted by Jason Nugent #announcements #company information #events Full Article
DirectLink commits to FCC’s Keep Americans Connected Pledge Mar 20, 2020 \| posted by Jason Nugent #announcements #news #covid-19 Update: The FCC has extended the Keep Americans Connected pledge timeline through June 30, 2020. DirectLink will do the same. Suspensions or disconnects due to non payment will be delayed until June 30. We will also not call or attempt to collect on past due accounts during this time. --... Full Article
Broadband Access for Students and Families Mar 16, 2020 \| posted by Jason Nugent #announcements #promotion Update - 4/29/2020: DirectLink has extended access to members currently on the free broadband and WiFi offer as well as the free upgrade offer. These groups will have their discounts extended until June 24th, regardless of their activation date. This is to ensure our local students remain... Full Article
Coronavirus Press Release Mar 13, 2020 \| posted by Jason Nugent #announcements #company information #news #covid-19 Dear DirectLink Members, As the effects of the Coronavirus/COVID-19 continue to emerge throughout Oregon, the DirectLink team wishes to ensure the safety of both the members in the communities we serve and the dedicated DirectLink staff. To best achieve that, we are implementing a few daily... Full Article
UPDATE: DirectLink Reaches Programming Agreement with FOX Corporation By Jason Nugent Dec 31, 2019 \| posted by Jason Nugent #announcements #tv DirectLink is pleased to announce that negotiations with FOX Corporation have been successfully completed so we can continue receiving programming at fair rates for our members. As your local TV provider, we work hard to make sure our members have access to the channels they want at the lowest... Full Article

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