ALPINE COMMUNIQUÉReal Access. Real Value. Real People.

November | December 2011

Phone Ser vice • High Speed Internet • Television • Wireless • Security

If your phone number appears in parentheses (XXX-XXXX) in this edition of the Alpine Communiqué, give us a call at 563-245-4000 by December 31, 2011,

and we’ll apply a $5 credit to your account!

A Good Time Was Had By All

Flip Video Bundle Danny Schroeder, GuttenbergKodak EasyShare Camera Sharon Reth, Guttenberg6 months free Gold Internet Leroy Dugan, Garber40” Toshiba TV Betty Westhoff, Guttenberg

Over 900 people were served at the 6th Annual Alpine

Customer Appreciation Dinner in September. Everyone

was treated to a hearty dinner and fun visiting with friends

and neighbors at Johnson’s Reception Hall. We extend our

sincerest gratitude to our loyal customers who made the

night memorable for the Alpine crew. (245-2088)

Congratulations to the grand prize drawing winners:

Happy Holidays from Alpine CommunicationsChristmas is in the air, and we hope you enjoy a wonderful season of gatherings with friends and family. We thank you for choosing Alpine Communications as your local provider and look forward to serving you in 2012.

Phone Ser vice • High Speed Internet • Television • Wireless • Security

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26” LCD TV 26C100

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REG. 429.95 SalE $32995 SAVE $10040” LED TV 40SL412

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REG. 1,009.95 SalE $84995 SAVE $160

Dynamic Deals at the Alpine TEC StoreJump-start your holiday shopping locally by swiping up early

electronics discounts at the Alpine TEC Store in Elkader.

• Toshiba HDTVs and Blu-ray Players• Lenovo Laptop and Desktop Computers• iPad and Macbook Accessories: wireless keyboards,

stylus, covers, and more!

‘Tis The Season To Make Computer Security EasierIf you’ve wished for a better way to manage

computer security,

your wish can come

true. Our SecureIT Live

service provides

automatic protection

from viruses, spyware,

and adware. Plus

you get 24x7 free

technical support

right here in Iowa!

Professional computer set-up and HDTV installation is our specialty! Count on local service from the best team of technicians in the area. Technology. Entertainment. Communications.

4th Annual Mitten Tree Program Underway Alpine Communications is kicking off the fourth

annual “Mitten Tree Program” during the upcoming

holiday season. The purpose of the “Mitten Tree

Program” is to collect new or handmade hats, gloves,

mittens and scarves for individuals within our

community who are in need. This is an opportunity

for individuals, families, groups and businesses to

support this local program and help a child/children,

adults and/or seniors to stay warm during the winter

months. Last year over 75 pairs of hats, gloves, and

mittens were donated to families of Northeast Iowa.

Collection of new winter gear

is underway now through

December 31, 2011. Donations

can be dropped off at Alpine’s

office in Elkader or the

Guttenberg Press in Guttenberg.

In the spirit of giving, those who make a donation will receive

a coupon for 10% off a purchase from the Alpine Communications Retail or

Digital Photo Center. Some restrictions apply.

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• Anti-phishing Safeguards• Protection From Hackers

Only $4.95/month*Try your first

months FREE!

*Certain restrictions apply. Contact us for details.

Real Access. Real Value. Real People.

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Ship UPS for the holidaysEvery year UPS makes the holidays easier for customers and

is the ideal choice for getting gifts to their destinations for

the holidays. Alpine Communications is a local UPS partner

offering shipping services for the holidays! Daily Pick-up

is Monday - Friday at 3:30 p.m. for Ground & Air shipments.

UPS’s proven shipping solutions combined with Alpine’s

friendly customer service make UPS your best stress-free

holiday helper. (252-1873)

Voicemail to Email - Convenient, Easy, and FreeIf you ever wished for another way to check your Alpine voicemail at work or on your smart phone, you are in luck! Alpine’s voicemail service offers voicemail-to-email service to voicemail customers for FREE! This service will turn voice messaging into anywhere messaging and allow users to:• Receive an email notification when a voice message is left• Receive the voice messages at multiple email addresses: home,

work, mobile phone• Listen to voice messages on any computer and forward them

to others via email• Access the MyPhone portal to view missed calls from an

Internet browser and manage your voicemail settings quickly and conveniently from any Internet connection

Waiting for a call from the doctor’s office or job interview yesterday? Receive fast voicemail notifications from any Web access device. (255-2818)

Call Tammy, lantette, or Sue and activate your voicemail-to-email feature today.

Facebook for Beginners*Tuesday, November 29th, 5:30 p.m.

Facebook Pages for Businesses & Organizations*Tuesday, November 29th, 6:30 p.m.Facebook classes are free to Alpine cus-tomers and held at the Alpine Office. Early registration is recommended.

Internet Safety for ParentsTuesday, December 6th , 6:30 p.m.Class will be held at the Elkader Public Library and is open to the public. Call 245-1446 to register.

Phone Ser vice • High Speed Internet • Television • Wireless • Security

So Fast You’ll Freak!

Alpine Communications InformationWhere to find us: 923 Humphrey StreetPO Box 1008Elkader, Iowa 520438:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Monday - Friday

Internet Tech Support(888) 264-2908

SecureIT Tech Support(877) 373-3320

Contact UsBy telephone:(563) 245-4000 or (800) 635-1059Online: www.alpinecom.net

Payment Information:Payments are due on the 9th of each month.•Accounts with past due balances are subject to a minimum $5 late payment •charge. View or pay your bill online at ebill.alpinecom.net. •For your convenience, Alpine offers Automatic Bank Deduct. Payments can be •taken out of your checking or savings account.Alpine accepts credit card payments with MasterCard, Visa, and Discover.•There is a drop box at the Alpine business office. Payments can also be dropped •off at the local banks in Elkader, Garber, Garnavillo, Guttenberg, Marquette, and McGregor. A $5 payment assistance fee will apply to payments taken over the phone.•

After Hours RepairTelephone and Cable TV

(563) 245-4000 or (800) 635-1059

Gold High Speed InternetJust $25/month**

For One Year with a Peak Savings Pak!

• With our dedicated connection, your speed will be 2x faster * than cable Internet.

• Get FREE activation and a 1¢ modem!* **• Speeds up to 6MB!

SAVE on Wi-Fi Networking

$2500 off with our high

speed Internet

*Actual speeds are provided on a best efforts basis and may vary based on distance limitations. ** Offer valid for new Alpine high speed Internet customers with a Peak Savings Pak. A 12-month agreement is required to receive bundle discount, free installation, and 1 cent modem. Some restrictions apply. Offer expires 1/15/12. (426-5712)