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Pinned Service Impacting System Updates Scheduled for 1:00AM Nov. 18 & 19 Nov 10, 2025 | posted by Conner Williams #maintenance Clear Creek Communications will be updating our network hardware on Tuesday, November 18 and Wednesday, November 19, 2025 beginning at 1:00AM PST with an estimated completion by 5:00AM each day. Some members may experience an interruption in access to Internet service for approximately 15... Full Article
Pinned Service Impacting System Updates Scheduled for 1:00AM Nov. 18 & 19 Nov 10, 2025 | posted by Conner Williams #maintenance Clear Creek Communications will be updating our network hardware on Tuesday, November 18 and Wednesday, November 19, 2025 beginning at 1:00AM PST with an estimated completion by 5:00AM each day. Some members may experience an interruption in access to Internet service for approximately 15... Full Article
Service-Impacting Network Maintenance Scheduled for 12:01AM on Oct. 22 Oct 13, 2025 | posted by Conner Williams #maintenance Clear Creek Communications will be updating our network hardware overnight on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 beginning at 12:01AM PST with an estimated completion by 6:00AM. During this time, members on cable modem technology will see an interruption in Internet and/or Voice service while the work... Full Article
Scheduled Update to the Clear Creek CommandIQ Network Management App Aug 12, 2025 | posted by Conner Williams #maintenance #CommandIQ The Clear Creek Communications CommandIQ network management app will be updated to the latest software version mid-August. This update will provide a new look and feel of the app with additional functionality, giving users greater control over their home network.  For users that have automatic... Full Article
How to Spot a Work-from-Home Job Scam Jul 29, 2025 | posted by Lily Chavez #scams #tips #fraud #workfromhome #jobseeking Are You Looking for a New Job? What about a job that lets you work from home? Remote jobs have been all the rage and in high demand since the pandemic. However, finding a legitimate remote position has become more challenging due to the rise in job scams. Scammers are going to great... Full Article
Notice of Intermittent Telephone Service Interruption Jul 29, 2025 | posted by Jason Nugent #voice #outage At 9:23AM this morning, reports started to come in of members intermittently not being able to complete or receive calls. It was later identified that our network voice service partner, Lumen, had found an outage in their system. A Lumen cable had been severed between Veneta and Eugene, Oregon.... Full Article
Watch Out for Toll Text Scams Jul 16, 2025 | posted by Lily Chavez Are you planning a road trip? Or have you just returned from one? Summer is still in full swing, and you might find yourself crossing a bridge or two on your way to your next destination. Whether you're on vacation or not, you might receive a strange text message claiming you owe money for... Full Article
Scam Alert: Watch Out for Fake Emails Claiming To Be From Clear Creek Communications Jul 15, 2025 | posted by Lily Chavez #scams #tips #onlinesafety #email We've recently learned a member has received emails posing as Clear Creek Communications. These messages are not legitimate, and they are a scam! Clear Creek would never ask you to click on a link to share your personal or payment information. If you get an email or text message that seems off... Full Article
2025 Clear Creek Mutual Telephone Company Co-Op Annual Meeting Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 7:00PM Mar 11, 2025 | posted by Clear Creek Communications #annual meeting The Annual Meeting of the Clear Creek Mutual Telephone Company membership will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at the Redland Grange, located at 18131 S. Fischers Mill Road (doors will open at 6:30 p.m.).  This is a great time to meet the leadership team and learn more about... Full Article
Clear Creek Will Award Two Scholarships in 2025! Dec 3, 2024 | posted by Clear Creek Communications #scholarships #education Clear Creek Communications continues its commitment to higher education by supporting local students with college scholarships. In 2025, two deserving students will each receive a $3,500 scholarship from Clear Creek. To be eligible, applicants must be a member or immediate family member... Full Article
FTC Scam Awareness: Why It's Not Rude to Ignore "Hi, How Are You?" Text Messages from Strangers From the Federal Trade Commission Consumer Protection Blog By Gema de las Heras, Consumer Education Specialist Jun 5, 2024 | posted by Conner Williams #education #scams #tips A text message from an unknown number that simply says: hi, how are you? seems harmless. Your first instinct might be to respond to see if it’s someone you know. Or maybe tell them they made a mistake. But it’s best to ignore these type of text messages. Scammers are using this tactic as a... Full Article
2024 Annual Meeting Highlights May 6, 2024 | posted by Clear Creek Communications #annual meeting #events #scholarships The annual meeting is held each year to report on the Cooperative’s business and to elect directors. Chairperson Kevin Whitener presided over the 2024 annual meeting held on April 25, 2024 at the Redland Grange. President, Jay Henke, presented Clear Creek’s Annual Report , highlighting the key... Full Article
2.4Ghz vs. 5Ghz and Wi-Fi 6 What’s the Difference? Mar 14, 2024 | posted by Clear Creek Communications #internet #wifi Understanding the differences between WiFi frequencies is a low priority for most people, who often have more important things on their minds as they go about their busy day. But, in the evening, when they sit down at their computer or in front of their TV set to relax and stream their favorite... Full Article
Internet vs. Wi-Fi What’s the Difference? Feb 12, 2024 | posted by Clear Creek Communications #internet #wifi #ethernet “What’s the WiFi here?” “This WiFi is too slow” “We need better WiFi” Sometimes we hear that internet and WiFi are the same thing, or that someone doesn’t need internet service, they just want WiFi. While the two terms are often used interchangeably, they serve different purposes... Full Article
Call 811 Before You Dig Jan 21, 2024 | posted by Clear Creek Communications #safety #811 On occasion, almost everyone has occasion to do a little yardwork—and sometimes it involves using a shovel. Maybe you want to do some spring gardening or plant a bush. Perhaps you're installing a new mailbox. It doesn't matter the reason, if you're putting a shovel into the ground—you really... Full Article
Protect Your Smartphone in the Heat this Summer Dec 26, 2023 | posted by Clear Creek Communications #safety Summer is officially here, and that means ample opportunities for great photos out in the sun. Unfortunately, smartphones don’t enjoy the sunshine as much as we do. Follow these tips to protect your cell phone from overheating.  Keep your phone out of direct sunlight and hot cars... Full Article
Six Tips for Using Social Media Safely Dec 11, 2023 | posted by Clear Creek Communications #safety #security #social media Social media has made it easier than ever to keep in touch and stay connected with loved ones around the globe. It’s also made users increasingly vulnerable to cyber crimes such as: Data breaches Hacking Fake accounts and impersonation scams Phishing Sending... Full Article
Think Twice Before Taking That Social Media Quiz Nov 21, 2023 | posted by Clear Creek Communications #safety #scams #security #social media Your childhood pet’s name, your mother’s maiden name, your first car. Why would a random social media quiz about which Harry Potter character you’d most relate to need to know these things? Well, there’s a chance it’s a scam.   These types of topics are all common account security questions used... Full Article
Broadband’s Impact on Agriculture Nov 14, 2023 | posted by Clear Creek Communications #internet #agriculture #technology How important is the expansion of broadband to the health of the agriculture industry? The short answer is: very. According to data from the US Department of Agriculture and the American Farm Bureau Federation, domestic farms could contribute up to $23 billion to the U.S. economy each... Full Article
Cyber Security Awareness Month Oct 17, 2023 | posted by Clear Creek Communications #security #safety #internet Seven Cybersecurity Steps to Keep Your Devices & Accounts Safe What's more important to you: the safety of your data and online accounts, or having an easy experience when browsing the web? According to a 2021 Norton study, you probably picked the latter: more than three out of five... Full Article
Bytes vs. Bits How Internet Speed Affects File Download Times Sep 11, 2023 | posted by Clear Creek Communications #internet #bandwidth Internet terminology can be a little confusing, so we’re here to help clear some things up about some common phrases and numbers used when measuring internet speed, file size, and how your subscribed speed impacts file download times.   A  bit (b)  is short for  binary digit , and bits are most... Full Article
Watch Out for Automatic Account Renewal Scams Like This One Sep 5, 2023 | posted by Clear Creek Communications #scams #security #safety Have you received an email or text message that looks like the image above? In this scam email that was sent to a customer, the sender is posing as Norton, a company that offers anti-virus software. An invoice has been included in the email that details a subscription to “Norton 360 premium.”... Full Article
Scammers Are Impersonating Best Buy’s Geek Squad: Here’s What You Need to Know Jul 12, 2023 | posted by Clear Creek Communications #scams #security Author : Office of the Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum Don't fall for these phony Geek Squad invoices and customer service numbers. Consumers and small business owners are being targeted by a scam that involves fraudulent invoices and customer service numbers posing as Best Buy’s... Full Article
2023 Annual Meeting Highlights Apr 28, 2023 | posted by Clear Creek Communications #annual meeting #scholarships The annual meeting is held each year to report on the Cooperative's business and to elect directors.  Chairperson Brian McGinnis presided over the 2023 annual meeting held on April 27, 2023 at the Redland Grange.  President, Jay Henke, presented Clear Creek’s Annual Report,... Full Article
It's National Word Day! Check out this list of common telecom terms and acronyms. Apr 21, 2023 | posted by Clear Creek Communications #social media #tips In the communications industry, there are a lot of big words, acronyms, and abbreviations that can be difficult to understand at times. Today on National Big Word Day, check out this brief list of common telecom terms and acronyms: ISP/BSP: Internet Service Provider/Broadband Service... Full Article
Clear Creek Communications Awarded 6.9M from USDA ReConnect 3 Loan for Fiber Optic Internet Upgrades Feb 2, 2022 | posted by Clear Creek Communications #internet #fiber                           only 43% of US homes currently             Fiber Broadband Association          ... Full Article