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Coronavirus/COVID-19 Update
Mar 25, 2020 | posted by Jason Nugent
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Dear DirectLink Members, Due to coronavirus/COVID-19 precautions and the safety of our community and staff, the DirectLink office is closed to the public until further notice. There are many ways to communicate with us outside of a personal visit: Call us at 503.266.8111 or...
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Select TV Networks Share Content for all Viewers
Mar 23, 2020 | posted by Jason Nugent
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TV viewing has been a popular activity while more people are at home practicing social distancing efforts to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. To help provide some expanded entertainment options during this time, some networks have opened up their channels for all viewers. No action is...
DirectLink Internet traffic up since Oregon's "Stay Home" order
May 28, 2020 | posted by Conner Williams
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With the implementation of Oregon’s “Stay Home” order near the end of March, many people are at home to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. As such, we have seen a drastic increase in Internet traffic from our members that are working from home, taking care of kids, finding ways to...
Flowers Fund Scholarships for Local Students and Bring Fun
By Conner Williams
Apr 23, 2020 | posted by Jason Nugent
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We could all use a little cheer during these trying times. That’s why DirectLink continues to work to help our local communities. DirectLink purchases tulips from the Mt. Angel Lions Club every year to help fund two $1,000 scholarships for John F. Kennedy High School seniors...
3 tips to improve your home WiFi
Apr 21, 2020 | posted by Conner Williams
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If you have WiFi service from DirectLink, please call us if you have any issues. Does your movie ever stop to load while watching it? Do you ever experience lag or interruptions when playing online games? What about a weak WiFi signal in certain rooms or areas of the home? Read on for a...
Online learning resources for kids at home
Apr 21, 2020 | posted by Conner Williams
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While school is out during the COVID-19 coronavirus situation, parents may be looking for some online resources to keep their kids engaged and learning. Here are three free resources available that all focus on educational opportunities. 1. Khan Academy offers practice exercises,...
Why a reliable Internet connection during COVID-19 matters
Apr 21, 2020 | posted by Conner Williams
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Sure, an Internet connection gives us access to email, online games, social media, and streaming entertainment options. But how much of one’s life does a reliable Internet connection come into play during the COVID-19 situation? Here's a list of a few things your DirectLink Internet...
*New* EZVideo Tutorial
By Conner Williams
Mar 30, 2020 | posted by Jason Nugent
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We've created a new video tutorial covering basic setup, features and functionality of EZVideo using an Amazon Fire TV device. Click the video below to play. Go to our YouTube page , or our Support Pages for more information.
Additional Free and/or Premium Channel FAQ
Mar 27, 2020 | posted by Jason Nugent
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WHY ARE ONLY SOME OF THE CHANNELS FREE? Some TV networks have offered their channels to all viewers regardless of subscription tier during the recent social distancing restrictions. DirectLink has reprogrammed our TV platforms to allow the pass-through of these channels while they are...
DirectLink commits to FCC’s Keep Americans Connected Pledge
Mar 20, 2020 | posted by Jason Nugent
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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. --...
Broadband Access for Students and Families
Mar 16, 2020 | posted by Jason Nugent
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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...
Coronavirus Press Release
Mar 13, 2020 | posted by Jason Nugent
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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...
mtvU channel 406 to be removed from EZVideo, Digital TV
By Conner Williams
Mar 2, 2020 | posted by Conner Williams
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mtvU channel 406 will be removed on both EZVideo and Digital TV (IPTV) services by 5 PM on March 31, 2020. No other MTV channels will be affected in this lineup change. We apologize for any inconvenience this channel adjustment may cause.
