PHOTO CONTEST!

Its that time of year agian, InterBel is looking for a great photo (or photo's in the case of last year) for our annual "Phone Book Cover Photo Contest."

Mail your best "event photo" or your best shot of the Tobacco Valley. You may email your photo to the following address : photos@interbel.net (one per e-mail) or send them to InterBel - PO Box 648 Eureka, Montana 59917 - Photos will be returned when mailed with a stamped self addressed envelope. Good luck and we look forward to seeing the great pictures!

INTERBEL CLASSIFIEDS ARE BACK!

We have added a new classified ads section to our homepage. CLICK HERE or the link to the left in the E-Services section to view, or place your ad.

CALL TERMINATION PROBLEMS INTERBEL NEWSLETTERS

OCT 2010: MY FRIENDS CAN'T CALL ME WHAT'S UP?
APR 2011: UPDATE: CALL TERMINATION ISSUES.
NOV 2011: UPDATE: CALL TERMINATION PROBLEMS..

The 3 newsletter links above are stories that have been published in InterBel's monthly newsletter over the last year, as it references the ongoing "call termination problem" we are experiencing as well as thousands of other customers around the country.

As indicated in the November, 2011 InterBel newsletter, please find the two documents below which further identify the "call termination problem" being a nationwide epidemic. One is from the FCC and the other from our Montana Public Service Commission, Chairman Travis Kavulla.

ALL INTERBEL CUSTOMERS

As of September 1st 2011, InterBel will no longer be offering technical support for the following Windows Operating Systems:

Windows 95 – Released 1995
Windows 98 – Released 1998
Windows NT – Released 1993-1996
Windows ME – Released 2000
Windows 2000 – Released 2000
Windows CE – Portable devices

If you are unsure if you have one of these operating systems, you can reboot your computer and watch the boot up screen. If you are running Windows 95, 98, NT, ME, 2000, or CE, it will show you this on your Windows Logo Screen.
You will still be able to use your InterBel DSL service with these operating systems, but our technical support staff will no longer be able to provide you with any support should you run into technical related issues with your computer and/or the internet. All of these products are no longer supported by Microsoft and could lead to potential security risks. For your protection, it is highly recommended you upgrade to a newer operating system such as Windows XP or Windows 7.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to give our technical support team a call at 889-1500 or send us an email at support@interbel.net.

OUR FCC CHALLENGE

InterBel customers, we ask that you read our July newsletter to get an understanding of the challenge we currently face at the FCC. For this reason, InterBel has initiated a “Call to Action” asking our DSL users (business and residential) to complete a 4 question survey.  You can complete the survey online, or print it out and mail it to the office at PO Box 648, Eureka, 59917.  Links to the InterBel survey and other documents mentioned in the newsletter are listed below:

July Newsletter
Call to Action: InterBel DSL User Survey
Filed comments at FCC: Rural Associations joint advocacy.
Speed Matters: to perform the Speed test mentioned in the newsletter.
Bloomberg News article:  USA #15 in the World.

WI-FI ROUTER SECURITY

As mentioned in the InterBel newsletter, April 2011, there are a number of reasons why you should secure your own private network if you have a wireless router installed at home or work. CLICK HERE for detailed instructions on “how to” set it up and get protected. These instructions are specific to InterBel’s provided Wi-Fi Router made by Comtrend.

VALUE DSL IS NOW READY!

Still using dial-up to access the Internet? We have just the ticket for you - Value DSL from InterBel! With a always on, always connected DSL account from InterBel, you no longer have to wait for your modem to connect, and at $19.95 a month. Value DSL runs at speeds of 256k up and down. Call to sign up today, or CLICK HERE to learn more and sign up on-line.

FEATURED WEBSITE

Looking for New Music that's FREE... Try Daytrotter.com - They currently have a featured article on Missoula Montana band Wartime Blues which features two Graduates of Lincoln County High School, Jesse Netzloff and Lisena Brown are both members of this upcoming band. Here is a direct link to the review. Daytrotter features mostly indy bands with samples from upcoming albums as well as thoughtful reviews of there music - enjoy.

NEW VOICE MAIL TIPS!

If you're not 100% satisfied with your new voice mail try these few tips that will make it run smoother and faster. After making these "one-time" setting changes, you'll never think twice about wanting the old system back again. (Note: The User Instruction card that was mailed out, is pretty handy for learning the number key-pad interactions and short-cuts like 11, 33, and 44.) CLICK HERE for tips and help.

As always, if you have any questions please call for assistance at 889-3311.

WE HAVE BUSTED THRU!

On May 1 2010 InterBel's DSL speeds took a huge turn to high speed! Our DSL service is now 3 to 4 times as fast as our past speed and at no extra cost! That's right, rates will remain the same but our new high speed DSL package will reach 6megs! (With our silver package at 3megs.) So hang on and join us for the ride!

TAKING A TRIP THIS SUMMER?

We found this great website with tips on how to make the most out of a carry on bag. Heather Poole is a flight attendant for a major airline and she has put together a helpful slide show. Who could have guessed you could pack so much in a small space? CLICK HERE to visit this wonderful how-to guide.

GO PAPERLESS

Save InterBel a stamp and get 50 cents back every month. Last October we introduced our new paperless bill option. We'd like to challenge everyone with Internet and email to consider the paperless bill. For instructions on how to sign up for the “paperless phone bill” click here on GO-PAPERLESS!.

BLAST OFF WITH WIRELESS BROADBAND!

That's right sign up today for Broadband DSL and ask for the all in one wireless/modem. A wireless modem/router will allow you to surf the net from anywhere in the house with no cables.You may also choose a Standard modem at no extra cost. Don't forget, you will also get your first month of service FREE and of course, the famous InterBel "2-Pick".

First, question; What is WI-FI?  If you are an Internet user, you likely know about WI-FI or wireless Internet that is often used by a laptop computer to surf the net.  Many of our Internet users are already using WI-FI in the town of Eureka, where InterBel has set-up a number of hot-spots (such as Café Jax, 4-Corners, the Historical Village and Riverside Park). 

The WI-FI modem is specially made for InterBel and is plug and play when you take it home. It has some other nice features too, including 3-boxes in one.  This new model not only has WI-FI but the DSL router and a 4 port Ethernet hub.  If you are wanting to network computers in your home or office, provide DSL high speed internet access and WI-FI for your laptop, this one box does it all.  It also has a secure Firewall built-in and programmable options for making your network private to the outside world.

Our everyday special pricing with the 2-pick bundling packages still applies to all DSL orders.  Likewise, the FREE first month and our FREE 24/7 technical support comes with the deal.

InterBel "2-Pick" : As always don't forget the InterBel "2-Pick" when you sign up for InterBel DSL, with your choice of any two services:

Free Caller ID -Free Voice Mail - Free Call Waiting or Cable TV (for $9.95 a month)

You will also receive your first month of service for FREE! So don't pass up the very best in High Speed Broadband service, with wireless and the 2-Pick InterBel is truly the best service at a great price.

Ready to sign up? If so please call us 889.3311 and start seeing the net the way it was meant to be, in true High Speed!

GAMERS DSL - FILL YOUR NEED FOR SPEED!

InterBel breaks another speed and price barrier with the introduction of a DSL package for GAMERS. This new offer is a stripped down version of our DSL Gold package at the price of Silver, for just $39.95 per month. Gamers DSL offers 6MB down and 512KB up, no email service and no web hosting. When you sign up you'll get the famous InterBel DSL "2-pick" options.  Call 889-3311 to sign-up today

Whatever your game, you can count on InterBel DSL to give you the edge with a fast, reliable connection. Sign-up now and get your FIRST MONTH FREE, along with a GET BROADBAND mouse pad (supplies are limited and available to ALL InterBel DSL subscribers).