Starting at 6 a.m. this Friday, you’ll be able to check out those HBO or Cinemax shows and movies you’ve been waiting to see for FREE. This HBO preview features an array of new programming, which includes the premiere of The Plot Against America, and the return of Westworld. This weekend, you can watch: Bohemian Rhapsody, War Dogs, Aquaman, Jetsons: The… Continue Reading
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Five online resources to stay active at home
National policies regarding the COVID-19 virus continue to change. Recently, the Safer at Home Order has closed nonessential business and restricted residents in enforcing areas to stay indoors with exceptions for activities like exercise, grocery shopping, and dog walking. With the closure of gyms and apartment fitness centers, many are seeking out alternatives. Here are five… Continue Reading
Next Coronavirus scam: economic impact checks
There’s a lot to worry about when it comes to the Coronavirus crisis, including the new ways scammers are using the economic impact payments (so-called “stimulus checks”) to trick people. To keep ahead of scammers who are trying to cash in on those payments, read on. Scammers have no shame, and nothing – not even… Continue Reading
TDS donates $10,000 to The Giving Plate
TDS Telecommunications (BendBroadband) has donated $10,000 to The Giving Plate in Bend. “The call to help has never been greater and TDS wants to do what we can to feed America now by giving back to the communities we serve,” said TDS President and CEO Jim Butman. “Food banks across the country are seeing huge… Continue Reading
FTC: Watch out for tax identity theft
‘Tis the season when the tidings come in envelopes stamped “Important Tax Return Document Enclosed.” Yes, it’s tax filing season, and the season’s Grinches are the tax identity thieves and government imposters who are hoping to steal your money. Tax identity theft happens when someone uses your Social Security number (SSN) to file a phony… Continue Reading
Beware: Coronavirus scams are out there
With the concern surrounding the coronavirus, scammers are been busy finding ways to trick unsuspecting victims into revealing personal or payment information. The best way to avoid a scam is to know the red flags. The scams You get an email from an official agency such as the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, or… Continue Reading
Free previews now available of The Movie Channel, Flix, Outdoor Channel and more
From now until April 19, also enjoy free previews of: The Movie Channel is your one-stop, commercial-free movie destination. From outrageous comedies and heart-stopping dramas to the most explosive action hits, The Movie Channel has ’em all. Flix — Cool Classics: The programming consists of theatrically released feature films from the 1970s to the present… Continue Reading
SHOWTIME® free trial now available
Enjoy a free trial of SHOWTIME® from now until April 19, compliments of SHOWTIME® and BendBroadband. Watch the final season of Homeland, plus other critically-acclaimed original series like Billions™ and Shameless. Catch hit movies like The Upside and Second Act, groundbreaking documentaries and so much more! SHOWTIME® is premium entertainment featuring critically-acclaimed original series and limited series, groundbreaking documentaries and docu-series, hit Hollywood… Continue Reading
NCAA tourney kicks off March 15 with Selection Sunday
The March Madness journey kicks off each year with Selection Sunday. This year the NCAA Division 1 men’s basketball tournament gets into gear on TBS on March 15 at 6 p.m. (EST). Throughout the 68-team, single-elimination tournament, there’s the excitement of those unexpected winners, and the agony of going home earlier than planned. The NCAA tournament… Continue Reading
Spring sun outages could impact your video signal
Twice a year, all television customers (not just BendBroadband customers) may experience some degree of television interference due to sun outages. This spring, the solar satellite interference is expected from about Feb. 25 until March 15. Sun outages happen due to solar interference. For a few weeks every spring and fall, the sun is directly… Continue Reading
