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Scio Rural Fire District Strengthens Connections in Emergencies Due to New SMTA Partnership

Nov 20, 2024 | posted by Conner Williams
#announcements #communtiy #SMTA First Responder Network

SMTA is excited to partner with Scio Rural Fire District in the launch of a new reliable, secure, and exclusive WiFi network partnership that will better enable first responders to stay connected when dispatched to community emergencies in areas with little or no cell service. Scio Fire...

Why SMTA Has Network Maintenance Windows

Mar 18, 2025 | posted by Conner Williams

SMTA internet subscribers enjoy some of the fastest speeds in the country over our dedicated fiber optic network. Part of ensuring quality service involves routine network maintenance from time to time. Just like your car needs regular maintenance to prevent damage and increase its longevity, so...

SMTA Scholarship Requirements Revised May 2025

Mar 11, 2025 | posted by SMTA
#scholarships #smta information

Click the button below for the updated 2025 SMTA Scholarship Requirements SMTA SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS REVISED MAY 2025 Scholarship applications must be submitted in-person at the SMTA office in Scio or to the applying student's high school counselor by 5:00PM on Friday, May...

Tech Tip: Clear Your Personal Info from Old Devices Before Donating or Selling

Feb 6, 2025 | posted by Conner Williams

Looking to donate or sell old devices after getting new ones for the holidays? Make sure to clear all of your personal information from the device before giving it up. Even a streaming device like an Amazon Fire TV or Roku Stick could contain personal information like a credit card number or...

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Lost Member List Updated for 2025

Feb 5, 2025 | posted by SMTA
#capital credits #smta information

Check here to see if you name is on our list of lost members who are owed money.

How Co-Op Capital Credits Work and What to Expect

Feb 5, 2025 | posted by Conner Williams
#capital credits #smta information

When you sign up for communications services from SMTA, you become a member of the community cooperative. A co-op is essentially a business that is owned and run by the people that use its services. When services are rendered, members earn capital credits, which are shares of the co-op’s...

2025 SMTA Board of Directors Application

Jan 14, 2025 | posted by SMTA
#company information #board of directors

As member-owned cooperative, SMTA is governed by an elected Board of Directors that help guide the company’s projects and priorities. Directors serve terms of 3 years, and there are two positions up for election this year. If you’re interested in serving your community...

Outage Notice: Issues with Webmail Login Portal

Dec 20, 2024 | posted by Jason Nugent
#outage #email #webmail

Update: While it appears the webmail portal has mostly recovered, we've been hearing intermittent reports of users still having issues. The first thing to try if you see an issue is a "Hard Refresh" using your keyboard; press the CTRL and F5 keys at the same time. This will clear the cache in...

Your SMTA Bill Presentation is Changing Soon

Sep 17, 2024 | posted by Conner Williams
#announcements #smta information

Minor changes are coming soon to the layout of your SMTA bill. If you receive an electronic or printed bill, it will look slightly different beginning in December as a few things have been streamlined. No action is required on your part and there will be no change to your subscribed services or...

Just How Fast is Fiber Optic Technology?

Sep 12, 2024 | posted by Conner Williams
#technology #fiber

Fiber is fast, but just how fast? Fiber optic cables are made up of dozens to hundreds of hair-thin glass strands inside of protective casing. Traditional copper and coaxial cables use electrical signals to send data over the internet, which can often experience delays or interruptions from...

SCAM ALERT: Watch Out for this Fake Email Asking Recipients to 'Cancel Account Closure'

Jun 3, 2024 | posted by Conner Williams
#scam

We have been notified of a new scam email going around in which the sender poses as SMTA. The email message claims that the recipient recently requested that their email account be closed, and that they should click a button at the bottom of the message in order to cancel the account closure....

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Lost Member List Updated for 2024

Feb 26, 2024 | posted by Jason Nugent
#smta information #capital credits

Check here to see if you name is on our list of lost members who are owed money.

SMTA Scholarship Requirements Revised May 2024

Jan 30, 2024 | posted by Jason Nugent
#smta information

Click here for the updated SMTA Scholarship Requirements for May 2024. SMTA SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS REVISED MAY 2024

2024 Board of Directors Application

Jan 26, 2024 | posted by Jason Nugent
#smta information #company information

There is one position up for election. Click the link below for the application form. 2024 Board or Directors Application

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Lost Member List Updated for 2023

Mar 16, 2023 | posted by Jason Nugent
#smta information #capital credits

Check here to see if you name is on our list of lost members who are owed money.

2023 Scholarships Applications are Available

Feb 27, 2023 | posted by Jason Nugent
#smta information #company information

Click here to view the SMTA Scholarship Application Requirements.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – OREGON COOPERATIVE TELECOMS BUY INTO DATA CENTER

Jan 6, 2023 | posted by Brian Strunk
#smta information #company information #announcements

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...

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