News and Specials

A new name, same great service!

Hospers Telephone Co. and HTC Cablecom are pleased to announce that we are changing our name to HTC Communications.  We feel this name more accurately reflects our core business, a total communications company.

Cellular service now available

HTC Communications is pleased to announce that we are now providing cell phone service in association with iwireless and T-mobile. Click here for more details.

Remember to dial before you dig!

Call 1-800-292-8989 or 811 before you dig.  You may be digging into underground telephone cable or conduit. Click below for more information.

Internet Security

HTC is pleased to offer SecureIT.  To find out how you can protect your computer from viruses, popups, spyware and more, click on the link below.

SecureIT

Protection from unwanted telephone calls and faxes

To register your phone number on the Do Not Call list either call 1-888-382-1222 or register on line at

                            www.donotcall.gov

Digital TV conversion coming February 2009

After February 17, 2009, a television receiver with only an analog broadcast tuner will require a converter box to receive over-the-air broadcasts with an antenna because of the Nation's transition to digital broadcasting.  Analog-only TVs should continue to work as before with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products.  Information about the DTV transition is available from www.DTV.gov and from www.dtv2009.gov or 1-888-DTV-2009 for information about subsidized coupons for digital-to-analog converter boxes.  If your television is hooked to our cable service you won't have to do anything.  HTC will take care of all conversions with our equipment. 

Universal Service Fund

Find out about the importance of the USF for the availability of the latest technology along with education and health care opportunities and fair affordable access. The Iowa Task Force on Coalition to Keep America Connected, in conjunction with the national Coalition to Keep America Connected has made the following video available.

USF Video

NFL Network Information

For more information about what's happening with the NFL Network and the efforts to carry this network please click on the link below.  Be sure to send your response to your congressman by clicking on your choice.

http://www.sportschoicenow.org/