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Why I Love Technology: Short Film Contest for High School Students

Silver Star Communications is sponsoring a Short Film Contest for local high school students. The contest will require an individual or group of students to demonstrate how they use technology with a 3-5 minute film. The film can feature cell phones, internet, computers, or any other gadgets, and should be inspired with creativity. There will. Read More

Now Accepting Applications for 2012 Caring for Community

Silver Star Communications is currently accepting applications for their annual Caring for Community grant program. The deadline for applications is Friday, February 17, 2012. Silver Star strongly believes in supporting and giving back to the organizations that work to make this a healthy, sustainable place to live and work. The criterion used to evaluate the applications is. Read More

Ongoing National Long Distance Issue

There has been an increase in the number of support calls regarding receiving long distance calls.  This situation is a known national issue, and not specific to Silver Star’s long distance service. Many symptoms are associated with this issue; quality of long distance calls, lack of sound on called line, and hearing ringing but the. Read More

Foundation for Rural Service Scholarship

Established in 1994, the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS), in cooperation with the National Telecommunications Cooperative Association (NTCA), seek to sustain and enhance the quality of life throughout Rural America by advancing an understanding of rural telecommunications issues.  In keeping with its mission, furthering the education of rural youth is one of the foundation’s primary. Read More