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  • Phishing/Scam email notification 11-20-24

    November 20, 2024

    We have gotten reports of phishing/scam emails circulating to our email customers.  Please note that these emails are not coming from MIDTEL. If you’ve received emails similar to this, please delete them.

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  • Music Choice Christmas Channel Swap

    November 8, 2024

    Beginning 11/13, Music Choice will make a temporary channel change in their lineup.  The “Reggae” channel (MIDTEL Channel 614) will be swapped out for the “Classic Christmas” channel for a limited time during the holiday season from 11/13/24 – 1/6/25. “Classic Christmas” features all the cherished holiday classics from artists such as Bing Crosby, Burl […]

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  • Great American Family Channel Free Preview (September 1-30, 2024)

    August 28, 2024

    We are partnering with the Great American Family Channel and offering MIDTEL Digital Cable TV customers a free preview during the month of September! Great American Family is America’s premiere destination for quality family-friendly programming, including original holiday movies, rom-coms and fan-favorite series that celebrate faith, family and country. The Great American Family Channel can […]

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  • 2024 Paris Olympics

    July 24, 2024

    Watch all the action of the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBCUniversal with MIDTEL! Tune-in to NBCUniversal’s coverage July 26 – August 11 on the following MIDTEL channels or stream on Peacock: NBC (703 HD, 103, 13) USA Network (781 HD, 181, 39) CNBC (805 HD, 205, 86.58) For more information, schedules, and updates visit NBC […]

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  • AXS TV rebranded to ANTHEM March 25, 2024

    March 25, 2024

    Effective Monday March 25, 2024, AXS TV (MIDTEL Channel 990) will have a new name – it will be called Anthem. Anthem will be the same great music-based channel with a brand-new name and logo.

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  • Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Rebrand – March 6, 2024

    March 1, 2024

    Hallmark Media has announced that Hallmark Movies & Mysteries (MIDTEL Channels 859, 259, 28) will be rebranded as Hallmark Mystery beginning March 6.  Hallmark Mystery invites viewers to play detective in a lighthearted mystery featuring captivating and fun whodunits filled with exciting moments, likeable characters, and romantic twists. The Hallmark Mystery rebrand will debut a […]

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  • Spring Sun Outage Alert

    February 27, 2024

    Notice to MIDTEL Cable TV Subscribers Beginning February 29th and continuing through March 9th, all satellite delivered TV Signals will be disrupted for a short period of time between 1:00pm and 5:00pm. Each channel will be impacted for 1 to 7 minutes as the sun moves across the horizon. This is a naturally occurring phenomenon […]

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  • Music Choice Channel Changes Effective February 1, 2024

    January 26, 2024

    Music Choice will be making some programming adjustments to the following music channels on Thursday, February 1, 2024. Channel replacements: Music Choice Indie channel will be replaced with:  Music Choice ’60s (TV-PG) – Channel 606 Description: Groove all day to music that ranges from doo-wop and rockabilly to Motown and the British Invasion. Artists include: […]

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  • Stadium College Sports Channels Shutting Down

    December 21, 2023

    Attention MIDTEL CATV subscribers We have been notified that Effective December 31, 2023, the following Stadium College Sports Channels will be shut down: Ch. 262 – Stadium College Sports Atlantic Ch. 263 – Stadium College Sports Central Ch. 264 – Stadium College Sports Pacific We apologize for any inconvenience.

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  • Showtime Anytime Shutting Down 12-14-23

    December 11, 2023

    As a leading provider of in-home entertainment and information services in the area, we take pride in delivering a full line-up of viewing options for our customers. However, there are times when some options cease delivery. We regret to inform you that SHOWTIME has notified MIDTEL that on December 14th, the SHOWTIME ANYTIME app will […]

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  • Stadium Channel transitioning to The Nest on October 30, 2023

    October 27, 2023

    On October 30, 2023 a new Sinclair network – The Nest will be launched. The Nest will be replacing the Stadium Channel on MIDTEL Channel # 241. The Nest is an exciting addition tailored to adults aged 35-64, featuring a daily schedule showcasing some of the most significant reality-genre franchises in TV history – hit […]

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  • Hallmark Countdown to Christmas 2023

    October 19, 2023

    How sweet it is!  Break out the candy canes and hot cocoa because it’s that HALLMARK CHRISTMAS MOVIE time of year! Television’s undisputed #1 home for holiday viewing, HALLMARK CHANNEL and HALLMARK MOVIES & MYSTERIES offer fans 40 original movie premieres during countdown to Christmas and Miracles of Christmas kicking off on Friday, October 20. […]

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  • Great American Family Channel 177 – Free Preview (June 30 – July 31, 2023)

    June 22, 2023

      We are excited to partner with the Great American Family Channel and offer MIDTEL Digital Cable TV customers a free preview during the month of July!  Just in time for their annual Great American “Christmas In July” programming, which includes a special holiday original movie premiere.  A Belgian Chocolate Christmas, starring Jaclyn Hales and […]

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  • HBO Max becomes Max on May 23, 2023

    May 19, 2023

    On May 23, 2023 HBO Max becomes Max! It’s all here. Iconic series, award-winning movies, fresh originals, family favorites, and the best entertainment for every mood.  Introducing Max – the one to watch. Max brings together all the programming you already love—hit movies, original series, and more.  From the world of Harry Potter, The DC […]

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  • Cable TV Maintenance May 11, 2023

    May 10, 2023

    Attention MIDTEL Cable TV Customers: Beginning on May 11th we will be installing new filters on our satellite dishes. These filters are required due to the recent launch of 5G Cellular services that could interfere with our satellite delivered signals. The amount of time that we are planning for each channel to be off will […]

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  • New Lobby Hours

    May 1, 2023

    Our lobby is now open with the following hours: Monday – Wednesday – Friday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM CLOSED 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM for lunch If you need assistance when the lobby is closed, please call us.

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  • Turner Networks Negotiations

    April 28, 2023

    UPDATE: We have successfully completed negotiating a new agreement to keep the Turner networks on our lineup. This has been a difficult negotiation, but the end result was a new agreement that will keep these popular channels on your lineup for you family’s enjoyment. Important Notice to all MIDTEL Cable TV customers: Our agreement to […]

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  • LAFF TV replaced with GRIT TV

    April 6, 2023

    Attention MIDTEL CATV subscribers:  We have just been notified of a WXXA Network change.  LAFF TV (MIDTEL Channel 164 and 66.4) has now been replaced with GRIT TV. GRIT TV features classic western TV series and films. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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  • FREE WiFi Now Available on Main Street, Schoharie NY!

    February 17, 2023

    Thanks to NYS Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), Schoharie County, SEEC and MIDTEL, Main Street in the Village of Schoharie now has free WiFi available to residents and visitors! MIDTEL was very happy to work with the County (Shane Nickle and staff), SEEC (Julie Pacatte and staff), and the Village of Schoharie (Mayor Larry Caza […]

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  • Free HBO & CINEMAX Preview 2/3/23-2/6/23

    January 27, 2023

    MIDTEL Cable subscribers will be able to experience the variety of original series, hit movies, and more on MIDTEL’s FREE PREVIEW of HBO and CINEMAX premium channels from Friday, February 3rd through Monday, February 6th.  HBO and CINEMAX will be available for MIDTEL customers to preview during that time on the following channels: HBO: 300 […]

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  • 125th Anniversary – Present Day

    October 25, 2022

    MIDTEL continued to expand on its New NY Broadband grants, extending fiber deeper into the rural areas of Albany and Schoharie County’s and constructing fiber in the areas the grants did not cover. The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic struck in March of 2020 causing us to change how we interacted with our customers.  As with the […]

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  • 125th Anniversary – 2000’s – Present

    September 25, 2022

    In the Summer of 2000, MIDTEL NET rolled out its high-speed Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) service to provide its customers with the capability to make Internet connections tens of times faster than 56K dialup modems, all without sacrificing the voice capability of the customer’s phone line. MIDTEL partnered with three other rural telecommunication companies in […]

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  • Phishing/Scam email notification 9-22

    September 8, 2022

    There is another phishing/scam email circulating that looks like it is coming from us in regards to billing issues. Please note that this email is not from MIDTEL. If you’ve received an email similar to this, please just delete it.

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  • Free HBO & CINEMAX Preview 9/6/22-9/10/22

    September 2, 2022

    MIDTEL Cable subscribers will be able to experience the variety of original series, hit movies, and more on MIDTEL’s 5-day FREE PREVIEW of HBO and CINEMAX premium channels from Tuesday, September 6th through Saturday, September 10th. HBO and CINEMAX will be available for MIDTEL customers to preview during that time on the following channels: HBO: 300 […]

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  • 125th Anniversary – Late 1900’s

    August 25, 2022

    After teaching school for over 15 years as a 4th Grade teacher in Duanesburg, at night, Marge Becker still found herself working part-time for the telephone company doing work orders and other administrative items that needed attention. Marge finally joined the company full-time in 1973. E. Scott Rose handed off the presidency of the company […]

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  • MIDTEL Channel Updates – August 2022

    August 25, 2022

    We have been notified of the following changes to our channel lineups. GAC Family (Channel 177) as been changed to Great American Family. Effective September 1, 2022, TVG2 Network (Channel 267) will become FanDuel Racing.  There will be no change to the networks programming, this is a name changes only. The Olympic Channel (Channel 243 […]

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  • ESPN8: The Ocho Returns for 24 Hours 8/5/22

    August 4, 2022

    ESPN announced that ESPN8: The Ocho takes over ESPN2 for 24 hours on Friday, August 5, 2022, becoming the No. 1 destination for “seldom seen sports”.  For the 6th year, ESPN brings the fictitious ESPN8: The Ocho, from the hit movie “Dodgeball”, to life for 24 hours only.  The latest in the evolution of The […]

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  • 125th Anniversary – Mid 1900’s

    July 25, 2022

    Randall F. Becker and Marjorie Sillman Rose had always known each other growing up but never dated.  After high school graduation, Randy had been away attending Syracuse University and serving in the Army – Air Force Division for four years during World War II.  After his discharge in 1944, they began dating.  Randy and Marge […]

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  • 2022 MTV Video Music Awards Sweepstakes

    July 11, 2022

    THE MTV Video Music Awards are back in person and better than ever!  Enter for a chance to win a trip to one of music’s biggest nights – and you could experience all the glitz and glory firsthand. MIDTEL Cable TV customers can enter the VMA Sweepstakes daily between July 11 through July 22 for […]

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  • 125th Anniversary – Early 1900’s

    June 25, 2022

    Marjorie Silliman Rose, the daughter of Edmund Scott and Florence Pindar Rose, was born on August 10, 1922 into the telephone business – only no one knew it at the time.  Her father, E. Scott Rose, had grown up on a farm in Hobart, NY, where he and Marge’s grandfather had strung a wire from […]

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  • Schoharie County Eagle Trail Unveils MIDTEL and SEEC Sponsored Sign

    June 24, 2022

    This past Monday, June 20, 2022, the Schoharie County Eagle Trail unveiled new signage and improvements to the Timothy Murphy Park Viewing Site in Middleburgh. Bill Combs Jr., accredited wildlife photographer and Trail Ambassador, along with the Schoharie Economic Enterprise Corporation (SEEC) hosted an event attended by Village Mayor Patricia Bergan, Village of Middleburgh Trustees, […]

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  • MIDTEL Chosen to Install Public Wi-Fi in Downtown Schoharie

    June 20, 2022

    Last month, the Schoharie County Board of Supervisors awarded MIDTEL a grant to help provide free public Wi-Fi in the downtown village area of Schoharie. This project will fund the installation of a Wi-Fi network along Main Street, extending from Bridge Street through Prospect Street. This work will begin in the near future and is […]

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  • New York State Public Service Commission Commends MIDTEL Companies

    June 17, 2022

    Last month, the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) commended The Middleburgh Telephone Company (MIDTEL) and Seamless Geoport Communications, Inc. (also known as Middleburgh Telephone Long Distance) for providing excellent voice services in 2021. For over 30 years we have received this honor and are proud to continue to bring reliable connectivity and great […]

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  • 125th Anniversary History – the Beginning

    May 26, 2022

    Did you know that MIDTEL is turning 125 this October?  That’s right, 125 years providing telecommunications services and investing in our community.  As we lead up to October, we’d like to take a walk down memory lane with you.  Each month we will put out a little bit of MIDTEL history, giving some background on […]

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  • Free HBO & CINEMAX Preview 5/3-5/9

    May 2, 2022

    MIDTEL Cable subscribers will be able to experience the variety of original series, hit movies, and more on MIDTEL’s 7-day FREE PREVIEW of HBO and CINEMAX premium channels from Tuesday, May 3rd through Monday, May 9th. HBO and CINEMAX will be available for MIDTEL customers to preview during that time on the following channels: HBO: […]

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  • SHOWTIME Free Preview April 29 – May 2

    April 29, 2022

    Catch up on the most talked about SHOWTIME® Original Series, hit movies and more all weekend long! Enjoy a free preview of SHOWTIME, THE MOVIE CHANNEL™ and FLIX® with a Free Preview weekend, April 29 – May 2, 2022. SHOWTIME can be found on MIDTEL channels: 940—Showtime HD 941—Showtime 2 HD 942—Showcase HD 943—Sho Extreme […]

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  • CW Network Analog Channel Number Change

    March 22, 2022

    Effective March 24th, the CW Network on Analog channel 2 will be moved to Analog channel 34.  This change is mandated by the broadcasters due to the CW off-air signal moving from direct broadcast to a sub channel on WTEN.    

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  • NCAA March Madness 2022

    March 16, 2022

    NCAA March Madness begins!  Watch Every Game of the 2022 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship LIVE on the following MIDTEL channels: TBS (Channels 710, 110, 51) CBS (Channels 701, 101, 6) TNT (Channels 780, 180, 37) truTV (Channels 745, 145) MIDTEL Cable TV customers can also catch all of the action online at NCAA […]

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  • SHOWTIME ANYTIME now available!

    March 10, 2022

    SHOWTIME ANYTIME is now available free as part of your MIDTEL Cable TV SHOWTIME subscription! SHOWTIME ANYTIME provides unlimited access to the original series that have everyone talking, like Dexter: New Blood and Yellowjackets; plus hit movies, hard-hitting sports, comedy specials and more! Watch them all anytime, anywhere with the SHOWTIME ANYTIME app! Download the […]

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  • Winter Paralympics 2022

    February 28, 2022

    Experience every moment of NBCUniversal’s coverage of the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics!  Join us March 4-13, 2022 at home or on the go with MIDTEL.  Tune-in to NBCUniversal’s coverage for MIDTEL customers on the following channels: Standard Definition: 181 – USA Network 243 – Olympic Channel 103 – NBC 205 – CNBC HD:  781 – […]

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  • The Weather Channel Negotiations On Going

    February 18, 2022

    Attention MIDTEL Cable TV customers: UPDATE 3/1/22: Good news!  We were able to negotiate a renewal with acceptable terms with the Weather Channel.  Therefore, MIDTEL will continue to carry the Weather Channel (Ch 711, 111, & 11) in our lineup.  For the last few months, we have been pursuing an updated carriage agreement with The Weather […]

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  • Beijing Winter Olympics 2022

    February 2, 2022

    Experience every moment of NBCUniversal’s coverage of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics!  Join us February 3 – 20, 2022 at home or on the go with MIDTEL. Tune-in to NBCUniversal’s coverage for MIDTEL customers at the following channels: Standard Definition: 103 – NBC 181 – USA Network 205 – CNBC 243 – Olympic Channel HD:  703 […]

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  • MIDTEL Transitions to Digital Directory in early 2022

    January 21, 2022

    MIDTEL has received approval from the New York State Public Service Commission to transition to a digital telephone directory for 2022. In an effort to reduce waste and be more environmentally conscious, we will no longer be providing a physical telephone directory. By March 31, 2022, we will provide electronic access to our 2022 directory […]

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  • DIY Network becomes Magnolia Network January 5, 2022

    January 3, 2022

    Chip and Joanna Gaines are returning to TV with Magnolia Network on January 5th!  Magnolia Network is a collection of inspiring original series curated by Chip and Joanna Gaines featuring some of the country’s most talented makers, artisans, chefs, and entrepreneurs across home and design, food and gardening, the arts, and more—with new series and […]

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  • Newsmax Negotiations

    December 20, 2021

    Attention MIDTEL Cable TV customers: UPDATE: Good news, we successfully negotiated acceptable terms with Newsmax.  Thus, MIDTEL will continue to carry the Newsmax channel for the current year. For the last few months, we have been pursuing an updated carriage agreement with Newsmax, which expires at the end of the year. The proposed agreement is […]

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  • Holiday Season 2021

    December 3, 2021

    The holiday season is upon us.  MIDTEL employees help get Main Street looking festive hanging kissing balls and candles in preparation of the holidays and Middleburgh’s Miracle on Main Street Celebration.  Join the fun and magic of Miracle on Main Street on Friday, December 10th 5:30-9pm. Happy Holidays from the MIDTEL team!  

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  • WRGB (CBS) WCWN (CW) Trouble Airing its regularly scheduled programming at this time

    October 19, 2021

    UPDATE:  all programming has been restored to normal for these networks. Sinclair Broadcasting Group, including the Capital Region stations WRGB (CBS) and WCWN (CW), has been impacted by a ransomware cybersecurity incident.  Their stations are on the air, however, certain aspects of their business operations have been disrupted, including the ability to air some regularly […]

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  • MLB Playoffs on MIDTEL

    October 2, 2021

    Wondering which teams will be in the playoffs? Be in the know with the MLB Network on MIDTEL channels 847/247.   Wild Card Playoff games are coming soon: Tuesday, October 5th American League Wednesday, October 6th National League

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  • Free HBO & CINEMAX Preview: 9/23-9/27

    September 22, 2021

    The HBO and CINEMAX free preview weekend is back!  Experience the variety of original series, hit movies, and more on MIDTEL’s free fall preview of HBO and CINEMAX premium channels from Thursday, September 23rd through Monday, September 27th.  HBO and CINEMAX will be available for MIDTEL customers to preview during that time on the following […]

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  • New Feature: Email Password Self-Recovery

    August 20, 2021

    If you have ever found yourself locked out of your email account and wished that you could reset it on your own, we are now introducing a new feature! Here by popular demand, you can now set up a Password Recovery feature for your MIDTEL email address. This will make it so that, once set […]

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  • Free Public WiFi To Return In Late September

    August 19, 2021

    Beginning Spring 2020, we partnered with municipalities and community partners to offer Free WiFi access at various locations throughout our service territory. We understand that high-speed internet access is critical for online learning and work from home situations, and we are thrilled to see people use these resources. This is a notice that the free […]

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  • ESPN Classic Channel Removal: 10/1/2021

    August 13, 2021

    Attention MIDTEL Cable TV Customers: Effective October 1, 2021, the ESPN Classic Channel will be removed from our channel lineup. This will affect Analog Channel 34 and Digital Channel 252. There is no immediate replacement for this channel, but all other ESPN channels will not be affected and will remain on the lineup. We apologize […]

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  • MIDTEL Announces Free WiFi Locations

    August 8, 2021

    Update August 2021: All free public WiFi access locations will be temporarily offline. The WiFi access points will be down for a short time to serve the Baseball Hall of Fame 2021 Induction Ceremony. MIDTEL’s participation in this event allows us to fund the free WiFi locations, and we apologize for the temporary inconvenience. We […]

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  • Emma White at the Olympics: Final Round

    August 3, 2021

    The 2020 Tokyo Olympics are in full swing – today Emma White has finished competing in the Team Pursuit! Tune into NBC channels to view today’s events or set your DVR/TiVo to record upcoming events. Check out the complete broadcasting schedule here, and an Olympic Channel guide here. This is the last installment in our […]

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  • Emma White at the Olympics: Qualifying Round

    August 2, 2021

    The 2020 Tokyo Olympics are in full swing – today is the day of Emma White’s event! Tune into NBC channels to view today’s events, or set your DVR/TiVo to record upcoming events. Check out the complete broadcasting schedule here, and an Olympic Channel guide here. We are continuing to follow Olympian Emma White, a […]

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  • Week 3: Emma White’s Olympic Team

    July 30, 2021

    The 2020 Tokyo Olympics are in full swing! Tune into NBC channels to view today’s events, or set your DVR/TiVo to record upcoming events. Check out the complete broadcasting schedule here, and an Olympic Channel guide here. We are continuing to follow Olympian Emma White, a Track Cyclist who will be participating in the Team […]

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  • Week 2: Emma White’s Journey to the Olympics

    July 23, 2021

    The 2020 Tokyo Olympics begin today! Tune into NBC (Channels 103/703) today from 6:55am – 11:00am EST or tonight at 7:00pm – 12:00am EST to watch the Opening Ceremony, or set your DVR/TiVo to record upcoming events. Check out the complete Olympics Broadcasting Schedule here, and an Olympic Channel guide here. We are continuing to […]

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  • Darryl Strawberry Comes to Middleburgh

    July 19, 2021

    Have you heard his story? New York Mets Hall of Famer Darryl Strawberry will be hosting  an event IN MIDDLEBURGH! He will share his story. He overcame the addiction to fame and drugs and found his way through it all. This outdoor event will be a two hour event where you will get to hear […]

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  • Capital Region’s Emma White on the Olympic USA Track Cycling Team

    July 16, 2021

    Duanesburg native Emma White, 23, will be competing on the USA Track Cycling Team at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Graduating from Union College in 2019, White was an interdepartmental major in Computer Science / Science, Medicine and Technology. From her USA Cycling biography: “She started racing at 9 years old with her brother Curtis White […]

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  • MIDTEL Joins to Acquire Proline Telecommunications Construction

    June 29, 2021

    Subsidiaries of the Delhi Telephone Company, Margaretville Telephone Company, and The Middleburgh Telephone Company have partnered to purchase Proline CATV & Construction. The three companies have a storied history of working together for over 100 years and over multiple generations of family leadership. In honor of Proline CATV & Construction and their proud history of quality and great service, […]

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  • Don’t miss NBCUniversal’s coverage of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

    June 22, 2021

    Experience every moment of NBCUniversal’s coverage of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games!  Join us July 23 – August 8, 2021 at home or on the go with MIDTEL. Tune-in to NBCUniversal’s coverage for MIDTEL customers at the following channels: Standard Definition: 103 – NBC 178 – NBC Sports 181 – USA Network 205 – CNBC […]

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  • MIDTEL Coronavirus Update 6/11/2021

    June 9, 2021

    NY COVID-19 State of Emergency and The Services We Provide. New laws have been established in New York impacting the services we provide to you. This law was enacted in response to the state of emergency declared by Governor Cuomo concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. This law applies to our residential and small business customers*.   […]

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  • Free HBO & CINEMAX Preview: 6/17 – 6/21

    June 8, 2021

    Experience the variety of original series, hit movies, and more on MIDTEL’s free preview of HBO and CINEMAX premium channels from Thursday, June 17th through Monday, June 21st.  HBO and CINEMAX will be available for MIDTEL customers to preview during that time on the following channels: HBO: 300 – HBO 301 – HBO 2 302 – HBO […]

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  • WXXA Channel Outage 6/9/21

    June 8, 2021

    Attention MIDTEL Cable TV Customers On Wednesday, June 9th WXXA engineers will be working on their transmitter to complete a required update, and this will require a shut down of the transmitter for a period of time for the safety of the tower crews performing the upgrade. The channels that will be off during this […]

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  • Emergency Broadband Benefit Program – Keeping you Connected During the Pandemic

    May 12, 2021

    MIDTEL is participating in the FCC Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Program that launched today, May 12, 2021.  The EBB Program was developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to help financially impacted households stay connected.  Qualified households can receive up to $50 per month towards their Broadband service. Who Is Eligible for the Emergency Broadband […]

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  • MIDTEL Completes Successful AMC Networks Negotiation

    May 1, 2021

    We have concluded our successful negotiations with AMC Networks. MIDTEL has been working hard to give you the services you want at the best value possible, please continue to enjoy AMC Networks, including AMC, WE tv, Sundance, IFC and BBC America.  

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  • MIDTEL supports Congressman Delgado’s bill to improve broadband mapping issues

    April 9, 2021

    Congressman Antonio Delgado has introduced a new bill to help address broadband mapping issues and help bring broadband service to more areas.  This would allow local providers and local communities to dispute the findings or outcomes of the broadband mapping used to secure funding for unserved areas. MIDTEL is in support of this bill and […]

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  • Farmers to Families program comes to Middleburgh

    March 25, 2021

    On March 23, 2021 the USDA Farmers to Families program came to the Village of Middleburgh with the distribution of over 1,200 food boxes as part of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. MIDTEL staff assisted in handing out 25-pound boxes of fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, and dairy products to our community.  The Farmers to Families […]

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  • Get TV replaced with COZI TV

    February 2, 2021

    Attention MIDTEL Cable TV customers: We have just been informed that Get TV – Channel 196 has been switched to COZI TV, effective February 1st. COZI TV delivers a 24-hour line-up of TV’s all-time best shows and pop culture favorites. COZI TV’s iconic sitcoms include Frasier, Roseanne, The Office, Will & Grace and The Nanny. […]

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  • Holiday Spirit 2020

    December 16, 2020

    ‘Tis the season as MIDTEL employees get into the holiday spirit hanging candles along Middleburgh’s Main Street today. Happy Holidays from our team!              

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  • NFL RedZone Preview 9/3-9/13

    September 2, 2020

    The NFL Network is offering a Free Preview of the RedZone channel beginning Thursday, September 3rd until Sunday, September 13th. NFL RedZone will be available for MIDTEL customers to preview during that time on Channel 248 and Channel 848 in HD.  Analog customers with a Digital TV will also be able to scan and receive […]

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  • MIDTEL Fraud Alert – Voice & Email Phishing Scams

    August 18, 2020

    Fellow MIDTEL customers have reported fraudulent Callers trying to trick you into sharing your credit card, debit card or even social security number to commit identity theft. MIDTEL will not call you or email you to provide or verify your Credit Card, Debit Card, ATM PIN or Social Security numbers. MIDTEL will never ‘call you’ […]

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  • Email Scam Circulating

    August 4, 2020

    There is a scam email circulating appearing to come from MIDTEL.  See the sample below.  Please note, this email is not from MIDTEL.  We do not email asking you to make account password changes.  Should you receive this email, please just delete it. 

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  • 2020 ITPA Scholarships awardees

    July 2, 2020

    MIDTEL announces that Megan Becker and Claire Nardone have been selected as recipients of this year’s the Empire State Chapter ITPA Independent Telephone Pioneer Association’s Scholarship Award of $750.  MIDTEL has also matched the ITPA award with an additional $750 for both Megan and Claire.   Megan is the daughter of MIDTEL President Jim Becker.  […]

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  • MIDTEL Coronavirus Updates 6/12/20

    June 12, 2020

    MIDTEL is committed to continuing to provide the most reliable and robust communications services to our customers.  We are considered an Essential Service and will continue to operate under the Governor’s Stay at Home Order. MIDTEL is providing free Wi-Fi in partnership with municipalities and community partners for various locations throughout our service territory. Please […]

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  • MIDTEL Coronavirus Updates 6/5/20

    June 5, 2020

    MIDTEL is committed to continuing to provide the most reliable and robust communications services to our customers.  We are considered an Essential Service and will continue to operate under the Governor’s Stay at Home Order. MIDTEL is providing free Wi-Fi in partnership with municipalities and community partners for various locations throughout our service territory. Please […]

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  • MIDTEL Coronavirus Updates 5/22/20

    May 22, 2020

    MIDTEL is committed to continuing to provide the most reliable and robust communications services to our customers.  We are considered an Essential Service and will continue to operate under the Governor’s Stay at Home Order. MIDTEL is providing free Wi-Fi in partnership with municipalities and community partners for various locations throughout our service territory. Please […]

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  • MIDTEL Coronavirus Updates 5/15/20

    May 15, 2020

    MIDTEL is committed to continuing to provide the most reliable and robust communications services to our customers.  We are considered an Essential Service and will continue to operate under the Governor’s Stay at Home Order. MIDTEL is providing free Wi-Fi in partnership with municipalities and community partners for various locations throughout our service territory. Please […]

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  • MIDTEL Coronavirus Updates 5/8/20

    May 8, 2020

    MIDTEL is committed to continuing to provide the most reliable and robust communications services to our customers.  We are considered an Essential Service and will continue to operate under the Governor’s Stay at Home Order. MIDTEL is providing free Wi-Fi in partnership with municipalities and community partners for various locations throughout our service territory. Please […]

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  • MIDTEL Coronavirus Updates 5/1/20

    May 1, 2020

    MIDTEL is committed to continuing to provide the most reliable and robust communications services to our customers.  We are considered an Essential Service and will continue to operate under the Governor’s Stay at Home Order. MIDTEL is providing free Wi-Fi in partnership with municipalities and community partners for various locations throughout our service territory. Please […]

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  • MIDTEL Coronavirus Updates 4/17/20

    April 17, 2020

    MIDTEL is committed to continuing to provide the most reliable and robust communications services to our customers.  We are considered an Essential Service and will continue to operate under the Governor’s Stay at Home Order. MIDTEL recently equipped the Summit Town Hall with free Wi-Fi in partnership with municipalities and community partners for various locations […]

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  • MIDTEL Coronavirus Updates 4/10/20

    April 10, 2020

    MIDTEL is committed to continuing to provide the most reliable and robust communications services to our customers.  We are considered an Essential Service and will continue to operate under the Governor’s Stay at Home Order. MIDTEL is providing free Wi-Fi in partnership with municipalities and community partners for various locations throughout our service territory. Please […]

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  • MIDTEL Coronavirus Updates 4/03/20

    April 3, 2020

    MIDTEL is committed to continuing to provide the most reliable and robust communications services to our customers.  We are considered an Essential Service and will continue to operate under the Governor’s Stay at Home Order. MIDTEL is working on a free public Wi-Fi plan for various locations throughout our service territory.  Once we have approval […]

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  • MIDTEL Coronavirus Updates – 3/27/20

    March 27, 2020

    MIDTEL is committed to continuing to provide the most reliable and robust communications services to our customers.  We are considered an Essential Service and will continue to operate under the Governor’s Stay at Home Order. MIDTEL is working on a free public Wi-Fi plan for various locations throughout our service territory.  Once we have approval […]

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  • MIDTEL Coronavirus Updates 3/20/20

    March 20, 2020

    MIDTEL is committed to continuing to provide the most reliable and robust communications services to our customers.  We are considered an Essential Service and will continue to operate under the Governor’s Stay at Home Order. Due to the current and evolving Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic, the following changes will remain in effect: Business Operations The Business Office […]

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  • MIDTEL Coronavirus Updates

    March 13, 2020

    MIDTEL is committed to providing the most reliable communications services to our customers.  However, in light of the current Coronavirus pandemic, the way in which we interact with our customers will have to change.  Effective immediately, the following changes will be in place: Business Operations Due to the Coronavirus being classified as a Pandemic and […]

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  • Fox Negotiations

    December 27, 2019

    UPDATE:  The Fox agreement has been successfully renewed.  There will be no blackout of channels.   Attention all MIDTEL TV customers: The following channels are part of an agreement with Fox that expires 12/31/2019. Channel 271/871–Fox Soccer Plus Channel 268/868—Fox Sports 2 Channel 269/869—Fox Sports 1 Channel 202/802—Fox Business Network Channel 206/806—Fox News Channel The […]

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  • Channels Removed from Lineup January 2020

    December 27, 2019

    Attention MIDTEL Cable TV Customers: The Tennis Channel will be eliminating the Standard Definition Channel (266) as of 1/1/20.  HD Channel 866 will be available. CBS Sports network will be discontinuing their Standard Definition feed (Channel 256) on 12/31/2019.  HD Channel 856 will be available. Music Choice will be eliminating the Music Choice Play Channel […]

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  • Office Closed 9/11/19 AM

    September 10, 2019

    Please note that MIDTEL’s Business Office will be CLOSED the morning of Wednesday, September 11, 2019 for staff training.  We will reopen at 12:00 pm.  Our 24 hour help desk will be available by calling 518.296.4357.  We apologize for any inconvenience.

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  • Office Closed July 9, 2019

    June 28, 2019

    MIDTEL will be Closed on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 while we move the Business Office back to our 103 Cliff Street location.  We will be open at 103 Cliff Street Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at 8:30 AM.

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  • STATE CONSUMER PROTECTION WARNS OF ONE-RING INTERNATIONAL PHONE SCAMS

    June 3, 2019

    NYS DIVISION OF CONSUMER PROTECTION WARNS ABOUT “WANGIRI” AND ONE-RING INTERNATIONAL PHONE CALL SCAMS Get an international call that only rings once then disconnects? It’s probably a scam. The New York State Division of Consumer Protection is alerting consumers to a “wangiri” (Japanese for “one cut”) or one-ring phone scam in which an unsuspecting individual’s […]

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  • Heroes & Icons Channel Replaced with start TV

    May 30, 2019

    Attention MIDTEL Cable TV Customers:  On June 1st, WNYT will be replacing the Heroes & Icons Channel (MIDTEL Channel # 117) with a new channel called start TV. This channel focuses on dramas, police and legal procedures from the 1980’s to the 2000’s. This change is being done by WNYT and we have no control over […]

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  • Notice: Office Closure 5-31-19

    May 30, 2019

    Please note:  The MIDTEL offices will be closed Friday, May 31st from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM due to the passing of a MIDTEL family member, colleague, and faithful friend Bruce Becker.

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  • Motorola Set-top Box Update

    May 14, 2019

    Notice:  On Thursday May 16th between the hours of 2:00 am and 4:00 am MIDTEL will be updating all Motorola set-top boxes.  During the maintenance window you may not be able to watch TV. This update is necessary for us to continue providing quality services to you, we apologize for any inconvenience.

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  • Missing Channels?

    April 15, 2019

    Missing channels 52-59 on your analog TV? We have added 25 new HD channels to our lineup, which involved converting some of our analog channels over to digital format to make room for the new channels.  Expanded basic channels 52-59 have now been converted to digital.  If you have a flat screen TV, you will […]

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