LocalTel Communications

05/25/2026

LocalTel offices are closed today in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Tech support is still available if you need help.

05/22/2026

Microsoft's May patch for Windows 11 fixes 120 flaws, including 31 remote code ex*****on bugs. Probably not a bad idea to run it if you haven't already.

05/19/2026

For many years, our Grant County Field Technicians have proudly partnered with the City of Moses Lake to help keep the community looking its best.

Over the next two days, the team will be hanging 121 city banners throughout Moses Lake. These banners are updated 2–3 times each year, including before SpringFest, Memorial Day, and again ahead of the annual Tree Lighting celebration during the holiday season.

We appreciate our technicians for their continued hard work, community involvement, and dedication to supporting the areas we serve!

05/17/2026

Experts are predicting that smartphones will become interactive personal assistants, thanks to upcoming AI improvements. Instead of thumbing through dozens of aps, you'll be able to just tell your phone what you want in natural language and it will figure it out for you. More details below.

05/15/2026

Now that Rich Communication Services (RCS) has rolled out to most Android smartphones, it's important for iPhone users to make sure that their devices are set to allow RCS features in the Messages app. RCS includes modern messaging features, such as high-quality photos and video, file transfer, real-time typing and delivery indicators and much more — between both iOS and Android users. Follow the link in the comments for instructions.

05/14/2026

According to a Billings Gazette article, the average household now has an average of 17 screens. Here are some instructions for cleaning TV screens that will also apply to all of the computer screens in your house. (link in comments)

05/08/2026

No joke: Playing Janet Jackson's 'Rhythm Nation' used to cause some laptops to crash. Even weirder, playing the song on one laptop would cause *another* laptop to crash, but not the one that was playing it. Remember Galloping Gertie? Read more at the link in the comments.

05/08/2026

At least if they were coffee beans, you might think it's running Java. 😂

05/06/2026

Do you have a Roku TV or TCL TV running Roku OS that is crashing or malfunctioning? There's a class action lawsuit... (link in comments)

05/05/2026

05/02/2026

LocalTel is more than just your locally-managed and operated internet provider. We offer a full range of business solutions, including security, network installation cloud services and more! Call 509-888-9198 and ask for Professional Services.