Big River Telephone Company 
 
October 2008
Don't Abandon Social Networking Now... 
The economy and the job market is rapidly becoming unstable so it is important for each individual to stay on top of their social network, both personally and professionally.  In a recent article, author Marci Alboher explains that now is the time to be engaged in your social networks and your 'online' presence.  Making a name for yourself and building your reputation in your community is vital in today's technology-centered world.  To read Marci Alboher's article, click the link below.
 
Sign up Today for Unlimited Long Distance with Big River Telephone!
clockBig River Telephone understands that the economy is bad and wants to help YOU!  No matter for your business or home, telephone service is a vital entity of our everyday lives.  Big River Telephone has made it easy for you to have telephone service and pay a low price each month......Timeless Talk!  Big River's Timeless Talk provides you with unlimited local and long distance calling, Caller ID, Call Waiting, Call Forwarding, and Three Way Calling.  Talk as long as you want and pay the same rate each month!
 
Residential Timeless Talk - $44.44/mo*
 
Business Timeless Talk - $49.99/mo*
 
Talk and Save today by calling 800-455-1608.
 
* plus taxes and surcharges
Keeping Your Computer Safe... 
Your personal computer contains a lot of private information that you would not want to end up in the wrong hands.  To keep your computer safe from hackers and from viruses, follow the tips on the link below posted by 1fstc5vette on the How To Do Just About Everything website (www.ehow.com).
 
It's Turkey Time! Thanksgiving
Each year Big River Telephone, in conjunction with Schnucks, Mix 96.5, Soft Rock 104.7 and B98, hosts a fundraiser to raise money for the purchase of turkeys for families registered with The Salvation Army.  Flyers are distributed throughout the community asking for a $10 donation to help a family in need during the holiday season.  If you would like to help this year, please contact Big River Telephone at 800.455.1608 or email us at marketing@bigrivertelephone.com.  Thank you for your kindness this holiday season.
Daylight Savings Time Ends
Don't forget to set your clocks BACK one hour on Sunday, November 3, 2008!
 
Use daylight savings, not only as a reminder of the time change, but for a little home safety check in addition to clockthe clock-changing routine. For instance, safety experts recommend that you replace your smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector batteries twice a year.  What a better time to check and replace smoke detector batteries along with the re-setting of the clocks twice a year!
In This Issue
Sign up for Unlimited Long Distance!
Keeping Your Computer Safe
Annual Holiday Turkey Drive
Big River Acquires ATPRS.net
Big River Telephone Acquires ATPRS.net
 
ATPRS.net 
 
Big River Telephone announces that they have acquired a local Internet Service Provider, ATPRS.net.  Big River Telephone will obtain all of ATPRS.net Internet customers and assume as their primary service provider.  ATPRS.net is a division of Advanced Technology Products that provides Internet and web hosting solutions to customers in Jackson, Cape Girardeau and Marble Hill, Missouri. 
 
In addition to serving as the primary provider, Big River Telephone will assimilate the same products and services to their newly acquired customers to make sure that they receive the same quality support that they did from ATPRS.net.  Big River Telephone will also handle billing and will honor and fulfill remaining contractual agreements regarding ATPRS.net customers' existing services.
 
"The acquisition of ATPRS.net fits nicely with the footprint of Big River Telephone and their attention to the customers mirrors the winning philosophy of Big River," said Kevin Cantwell, President of Big River Telephone.  "We look forward to continue to support these customers and provide additional services to meet their expanding information technology requirements."
 
This acquisition further emphasizes Big River Telephone's ongoing effort to continue as one of the premier telecommunications company in the Midwest.
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