Mark Twain News

3/18/20 In an effort to protect our employees, our customers, and our community during this time of growing concerns over COVID-19, Mark Twain's office will be closed for in-person visits. We are available by phone 660-423-5211 during our normal business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. We appreciate your understanding.

Attention High School Juniors! Win a Trip to Washington D.C.     Mark Twain invites you to enter our drawing for a chance to win a trip to Washington, D.C., as part of The Foundation for Rural Service 2018 Youth Tour. The tour is Saturday, June 2 through Wednesday, June 6, 2018. The winner will gain a first-hand look at the telecommunications industry and government process and spend four days visiting famous historical sites including the Washington Monument, the Smithsonian, the  National Cathedral, the U.S. Capitol and Arlington National Cemetery. The winner will also have a wonderful time meeting other students from rural communities across the country. Mark [...]

Mark Twain is pleased to announce our continued participation in the 2018 Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) Scholarship Program. Mark Twain, in conjunction with FRS, offers an annual college scholarship to help further higher education among rural youth. FRS will fund $2,000 with a match of $500 from Mark Twain to a student from rural America for their first year of college, university or vocational technical school. In addition to the one-time $2,500 scholarship, the applications will also be considered for the following scholarships. FRS Staurulakis Family Scholarships will award four $5,000 scholarships. Students with a focus in science, math, medicine [...]

Best Practices for a Good Internet Experience • Maintain Your PC Keep your computer up to date. This includes Windows and Anti-Virus Updates. Be aware of your computers age and hardware limitations. MT recommends PCs run Microsoft Windows 7 for the best security and performance. • Know the Limitations of Wireless When using a wireless router in your home it is important to check all of these steps. 1. Make sure your router is secure and requires a password to connect. 2. Always check the signal to the device to ensure proper communication. The location of the router vs the location [...]