Texas, the home of the Valero Open and Lee Trevino, where, just like sweet tea on a hot summer day, there are some things that are just better together. In our beautiful state of Texas, we have a knack for taking some of life’s best guilty pleasures and giving them a deeper meaning by combining them with our neighborly and community-based attitudes. GVTC strives to achieve just that with our GVTC Annual Charitable Golf Classic on April 23.

As many of you know, GVTC launched a first-of-its-kind member program that has further propelled GVTC forward in our community and industry. Introduced in June 2018 at the direction of the GVTC Board of Directors, the Member Dividend Program (MDP) offered GVTC members a 20% dividend (which was applied to reduce the payment) on their monthly statement simply for being a loyal cooperative member-customer!

When you depend on something for all aspects of your life like we do with the Internet, it needs to be reliable. So why is it that sometimes we feel the High-Speed Internet we pay for doesn’t live up to its name? More than likely you’re making one of the top 3 common mistakes that affect your Wi-Fi speeds. Luckily, GVTC can help!

“More than a house.” That’s what buzzes through most people’s minds when you first start house shopping. Everyone’s experience is different—and equally, so are your needs. But one resounding similarity we all share is the question of “How do I make this feel like home?”

Every year, GVTC’s philanthropic arm, The GVTC Foundation, hosts its annual Charitable Golf Classic to raise money for the areas we serve, and we’re less than two months away from the big day! We’re excited for another opportunity to raise hopes, standards, and records for reaching our fundraiser goal.

We’ve all been there… You’re ready to watch the movie you spent half an hour selecting only to have it pause every few seconds to load. Or… you text your spouse a picture of what you need from the store, but the image won’t load even though you’re connected to WiFi. The stories are countless, but one thing they all have in common is their ability to frustrate you – leaving you dead in the water with accomplishing what’s at hand. Luckily, Fiber Internet makes loading times a thing of the past.

Congrats! You’ve survived the last four years of high school and are on your way to embark on one of the most exciting journeys of your life: college. It’s going to be very fun, it’s going to be very hard, and it’s most definitely going to be very expensive, costing anywhere from $10,000 to $40,000 a year in tuition alone. To help you navigate through these awesome but economically scarce years ahead, we’ve put together a list of the best kept college secrets on how to budget like a pro, without having to live solely on ramen noodles.

Looking back at the goals we set for 2018, I’m proud to say that GVTC Communications not only stayed true to its promise of providing the best value in communication services, but it also paved the path for future success with three main initiatives this year.

Innovation is at the forefront of GVTC. From new speeds to upgraded user guides, we’re here to elevate your home experience. One of our most successful launches this year was our GVTC Elevate TV guide–equipped with a new seamless Video-on-Demand layout, robust recording capabilities, and direct connections to all your favorite streaming apps including Netflix®, YouTube®, and Pandora®.

Paying for college is becoming increasingly harder every year as it continues to get more expensive. With a crippling 70% of graduates owing a significant amount of student debt totaling $1.5 Trillion in America alone, it is more important than ever for new students to explore options outside of loans. Here are five myths and facts to help you make smart financial decisions as you enter the new and exciting world of college.

Since its inception in 2006, The GVTC Foundation, GVTC’s employee-driven philanthropic arm, has centered its mission around serving its local community—just like its parent company. And nothing speaks more to being local than supporting your surrounding areas when it counts most.

Email is a word that makes many people shudder when they hear it. Whether you’re dealing with your personal or work email, it can be a challenge to keep your inbox clean and your folders organized. There are just too many to deal with.

Managing to get a wireless signal into every corner of your home can be challenging. This is especially true if you own a bigger home or your house has thick walls. Don't fret though; there are a few steps you can take to improve the coverage of your wireless network and improve performance as well. The beautiful part is that none of these will cost you anything other than a little bit of your time.

Thanks to the participation and honest feedback of GVTC employees, GVTC was selected to receive the San Antonio Business Journal’s 2018 Best Places to Work Award among large sized companies for its fifth year!