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Aug 8, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams #community #news
DirectLink recently sponsored local high school student Osten Terry for a trip to Washington, D.C. for the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) Youth Tour, an annual opportunity for local students to visit the nation’s capital to learn about rural broadband service and see legislative processes in...
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Nov 20, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams #community
'Tis the season of giving, and DirectLink is proud to again support local community toy & food drives by serving as a donation drop-off site at our Canby and Mt. Angel offices. Kiwanis Canby Community Food & Toy Drive DirectLink will have a donation barrel in our Canby lobby through December...
Oct 11, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams #community #announcements #company information #directory
We're excited to announce the unveiling of this year's DirectLink Member Telephone Directory. You can now view, download, and print on demand the new combined Canby and Mt. Angel Directory at www.DirectLink.coop/directory. If you don't have a printer at home, copies of this year's directory...
Oct 4, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams #community #local business
For Cooperative month this October, let's look at how local co-ops like DirectLink help improve the communities they serve. Rural co-ops work to provide fast, reliable, and secure internet services to connect residents, businesses, schools, and healthcare professionals. They also buy local which...
Sep 21, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams #education #community #community class #technology
This Community Class was held on Sept. 21, 2023. In the recording below, our team discussed: Keyboard shortcuts Settings: What you need to know Personalization options Saving and locating files How to use cloud-based file storage And more! Please note that this class was taught using a...
Sep 20, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams #community #local business #pay n win #smarthub
July Winners: Julie Jorgensen (Canby) and Ben Tarbutton (Mt. Angel) won gift cards to Mt. Angel Oktoberfest , the beloved celebration of German and Swiss heritage. Oktoberfest celebrates its 58th year in 2023 with festivities beginning on Thursday this week and going through Sunday....
Aug 22, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams #community #local business #pay n win #smarthub
July Winners: Joel & Victoria Couture (Canby) and Mary Meyers (Mt. Angel) won gift cards to Swan Island Dahlias , the famous local dahlia farm and gift store that's been in operation for nearly a century. The farm plants over 15,000 seedlings every year, and the annual Dahlia Fest that runs...
Aug 15, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams #education #community
We were thrilled for the opportunity to host local students once again for the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) summer camp. The camp is operated by Bridging Cultures and Todos Juntos in partnership with the Canby Educational Foundation and Canby School...
Jul 20, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams #community #local business #pay n win #smarthub
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 variety of establishments. We pick a random winner from our Canby and Mt. Angel service areas each month. Easily pay your bill on time with...
Jul 19, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams #community #local business
We had an amazing time at the Canby & Mt. Angel Independence Day Parades and are so thankful to be part of such supportive and enthusiastic communities. Please enjoy a few of our favorite photos below! Above photo credit: www.CanbyFirst.com
Jul 18, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams #community #announcements #company information #local business
Thank you, Canby! The team at DirectLink is thrilled to have been chosen by our members and neighbors for a Best of Canby Award in the Computer & Technology Services category! It is our privilege and our mission to serve the local community with quality, reliable, and secure Internet and Voice...
Jun 21, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams #community #pay n win #smarthub
Jun 16, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams #education #technology #security #community
Did you know that all devices on a DirectLink internet connection are protected by Umbrella Defense? This free service is included with every DirectLink internet subscription, and it works to stop devices from accidentally visiting known websites that may contain online security threats like...
May 25, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams #education #tips #community #community class #wifi #omni
This DirectLink Community Class was held on May 25, 2023. In the recording below, our local team discusses the OMNI internet service and dives into a demonstration of the accompanying OMNI IQ mobile app - think of it like a remote control for your home WiFi network. Learn more about OMNI at...
May 25, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams #community #pay n win #smarthub
Apr 20, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams #community #pay n win #smarthub #local business
Mar 16, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams #pay n win #community #smarthub #local business
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...
Jan 25, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams #community #smarthub #local business #pay n win
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 with...
Dec 21, 2022 | posted by Conner Williams #community #smarthub #local business #pay n win
Nov 23, 2022 | posted by Conner Williams #community #smarthub #local business #pay n win
Oct 19, 2022 | posted by Conner Williams #smarthub #community #local business #pay n win
Oct 18, 2022 | posted by Conner Williams #community #email #scams
❗ Amazon scam alert ❗ The holidays are approaching, and folks are making more purchases online. Scammers take this opportunity to do what they do: try to trick you into giving up your money or personal information. Be on the lookout for scam emails from seemingly-reputable organizations,...
Sep 22, 2022 | posted by Conner Williams #events #community #community class #company information #news #canby.com
Watch a recording of the Sept. 22, 2022 internet safety and privacy Community Class below: Class Description: Why do you seem to get ads on social media for things you recently talked about or searched for? Why do some websites want you to enable 'cookies'? How can you better identify...
Sep 21, 2022 | posted by Conner Williams #smarthub #community #local business #pay n win
Aug 17, 2022 | posted by Conner Williams #community #smarthub #local business #pay n win
Aug 2, 2022 | posted by Conner Williams #community #events #company information
We love a chance to say 'thank you' to our cooperative members. This year, we've teamed up with Mt. Angel's Next Friday celebration and other businesses throughout the downtown area. The DirectLink team will be serving root beer floats, and we'll have free giveaways and drawings for various...
Jul 27, 2022 | posted by Conner Williams #community #smarthub #local business #pay n win
Jun 22, 2022 | posted by Conner Williams #community #smarthub #local business #pay n win
Jun 9, 2022 | posted by Conner Williams #community #community class #events #wifi #fiber #internet
Thank you to those that attended this class! Watch the recording below. What's the difference between download and upload speeds? How does a physical ethernet cord connection differ from WiFi? What is bandwidth capacity and how much speed do you really need? In this upcoming...
Jun 2, 2022 | posted by Conner Williams #community #wifi #tips #technology
Did you know you can use your local library card to rent audiobooks and eBooks for free on your smartphone or eReader? Download the Libby app on your phone or tablet, then log in using a card from a local library system like Libraries in Clackamas County (LINCC). Once rented, you can listen...
May 25, 2022 | posted by Conner Williams #community #smarthub #local business #pay n win
Apr 21, 2022 | posted by Conner Williams #community #smarthub #local business #pay n win
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 with...
Mar 23, 2022 | posted by Conner Williams #community #smarthub #local business #pay n win
Feb 24, 2022 | posted by Conner Williams #community #smarthub #pay n win #local business
Jan 20, 2022 | posted by Conner Williams #community #smarthub #pay n win #local business
Dec 15, 2021 | posted by Conner Williams #community #smarthub
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...
Oct 11, 2021 | posted by Conner Williams #community #smarthub
Sep 27, 2021 | posted by Conner Williams #community #smarthub
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. Easily pay your bill on time with AutoPay in your SmartHub account. Visit DirectLink.SmartHub.coop or download the...
Aug 23, 2021 | posted by Conner Williams #news #community #smarthub
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. Easily pay your bill on time with AutoPay in your SmartHub account. Visit DirectLink.SmartHub.coop to create a...
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...
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...
Jul 12, 2021 | posted by Conner Williams #community #smarthub
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. Easily pay your bill on time with AutoPay in your SmartHub account. Visit DirectLink.SmartHub.coop to create a free...
Jun 24, 2021 | posted by Conner Williams #company information #promotion #smarthub #community
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...
May 6, 2021 | posted by Conner Williams #tips #technology #community
You've heard it before, but we'll say it again. It's important to have strong passwords and change them regularly to help keep your accounts safe. Here are the basics: Don't use personal information. This includes names of people in your family, your address, or birthdays, since this...
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...
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