TCI Spotlight Blog

Starting a business is one of the most exciting things that you're ever going to do. But between the floor plans and the permits, the last thing you want to worry about is whether or not your phones are going to work or if the it is going to be up and running with your Wi-Fi at the back of the building.

The Problem: The sun is setting on copper. Major carriers are aggressively decommissioning these lines, and the few that remain are becoming prohibitively expensive. For systems still relying on them, the "dial tone" is quickly becoming a "dead tone."

In the early days of the internet, a website was essentially a digital brochure—a static collection of text and images that sat quietly on a server. Today, however, the website has evolved into the "central nervous system" of an organization. It is no longer just a place to find an address; it is where the conversation happens.

The holiday season is here! That means bright lights, cheerful music, and... the irresistible pull of all that shiny new tech. Whether you're hunting for the latest smartphone, a smart home gadget, or a fancy new gaming console, tech gifts are always hot. But let's be real: those gadgets are expensive! At TCI, we know the New Year is way less fun if you start it off buried in a mountain of credit card debt.

If you’ve ever had a good old-fashioned phone line connected by copper wire, you’ve probably noticed that things are changing fast. AT&T recently announced that it’s phasing out traditional landline service in many areas. As of October 15, 2025, AT&T will no longer offer new copper-based landline service, and the company plans to retire older landline networks completely over the next few years. So, what does that mean for you and your business?

In today’s connected world, most businesses rely on multiple systems to keep things running smoothly — everything from computers and security cameras to phone systems, access control, and smart sensors. But when your business spans multiple buildings or locations, connecting all those systems can get tricky. That’s where fiber optic and wireless bridge networks come in.