MTCO News

New Channel - Destination America

2012-05-28T05:16:00.000-07:00

Starting today on digiMAX TV, Discovery's Planet Green has been renamed Destination America.

Destination America will explore the themes that connect Americans, such as lifestyle, how-to food, home renovation, antiques and design.
The network's original programming slate for summer includes BBQ Pitmasters, United States of Food, Ghost Town and Cheating Las Vegas.

In HD on digiMAX channel 547 (ch. 100 digital).

Starz/Encore $25 Cash Back Offer

2012-05-25T11:32:00.001-07:00

Sign up for digiMAX Starz/Encore suite of premium channels and receive $25 cash back! Offer good to current and new digiMAX customers through 12/31/12.

Enjoy movies with many genres like Kids & Family and Westerns, along with original series. Call MTCO today at 800-859-6826, and just click here to print the rebate form to send in after signing up: http://www.mtco.com/?television&promo

Memorial Day Local Channel Schedule

2012-05-25T08:28:00.000-07:00

Click on the link below for an updated Memorial Day weekend schedule on the digiMAX Local Channel. Packed full with Metamora High School varsity baseball and softball games, along with recent Metamora Grade concerts and the MTHS Choral concert. In HD on channel 410 (ch. 400 digital).

http://www.mtco.com/?television&redbird_replay

Washington Internet Maintenance-5/17/12

2012-05-15T14:05:00.000-07:00

MTCO will be conducting system upgrades in Washington starting at 1:00 am. and lasting approximately 3 hours on Thursday, May 17, 2012. We appreciate your understanding as Washington Internet customers may experience intermittent outages during this time.

Concerts & Local Channel Update

2012-05-04T08:24:00.000-07:00

digiMAX has added the Metamora High School Choral Concert and the Metamora Grade School Recorder Concert to its Local Channel lineup. Initial broadcast dates are May 14th and May 15th, respectively. In HD on digiMAX channel 410 (ch. 400 digital). Click here for updated broadcast schedule: http://www.mtco.com/?television&redbird_replay

Win a $20 MTCO Gift Card!

2012-04-30T13:05:00.000-07:00

If you have "liked" MTCO and/or digiMAX on facebook we have another $20 MTCO Gift card up for grabs. If you have not "liked" us on facebook yet, join now to take advantage of chances like these to win prizes we periodically give away and to keep up to date on MTCO news!

If you have a facebook account, go to http://on.fb.me/yG7WwB to reach the MTCO page and http://on.fb.me/JZ56r1 to reach our digiMAX page. Hurry, the question to answer to win this gift card ends at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May, 4, 2012.

DisneyJr now on digiMAX

2012-04-23T12:10:00.000-07:00

A brand-new place on TV where the magic never ends! Catch favorite pals like Jake, Little Einsteins, Mickey and Minnie, Rolie Polie Olie, and get ready for weekend family movie adventures. Disney Junior is now available on digiMAX channel 57.

MTHS Baseball & Softball on TV

2012-04-18T13:03:00.000-07:00

Catch Metamora High School varsity baseball and softball games on digiMAX in HD on Local Channel 410 (ch. 400 Digital). The first broadcast will be this Friday, April 20th at 7:00pm (and throughout the weekend) showing the boys baseball game vs Yorkville.
Click here for the MTHS broadcast schedule: http://www.mtco.com/?television&redbird_replay

Cubs/Blackhawks-Apr. 17 Game Updates

2012-04-17T11:57:00.001-07:00

Scheduling Changes for Cubs/Blackhawks games tonight, Tuesday, April 17^th:

CSN+ @ 6:00 p.m. – Cubs vs. Marlins followed by Post Game Live at 9:00 p.m. (digiMAX HD channel 563/digital ch. 27)
CSN @ 7:30 p.m. - Blackhawks battle the Coyotes in game 3 of the NHL playoffs.(digiMAX HD channel 562/digital ch. 18 in Metamora/Germantown & ch. 19 in Marseilles)

Please be aware the Cubs game will be simulcast on CSN until 7:30 p.m. when the Blackhawks Playoff game begins.

NEW! $25 Referral Credits

2012-04-11T13:43:00.000-07:00

Put money in your pocket and your friends with MTCO’s referral program. Each time you refer a friend that signs up for digiMAX services or Broadserv High-Speed Internet you’ll both receive a $25.00 credit off your MTCO bill.

Call MTCO at 800-859-6826 for more details, or print off as many referral cards as you need at http://www.mtco.com/?main&referral

A Channel for Car Enthusiasts

2012-04-06T13:46:00.000-07:00

Discovery™ established the Velocity channel (formerly HD Theater) in late 2011 and has now fully established its niche as a lifestyle network featuring the best of the automotive, sports, adventure and travel genres.

If you are a car enthusiast you will want to check it out only in HD on digiMAX channel 552. A few of the programs include Chasing Classic Cars, Wheeler Dealers, Motorweek, and One of a Kind.

FREE HBO/Cinemax Weekend Update

2012-03-29T12:22:00.000-07:00

The digiMAX HBO® & Cinemax® FREE preview weekend starts Friday, March 30, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. The channels should automatically be available in your on-screen guide. If not, you will need to reboot by uplugging the power to your Set Top Box and then plugging it back in. Enjoy the free weekend!

digiMAX HBO® channels 700 (HD)/600 (digital). Cinemax® 705 (HD)/607 (digital).

www.mtco.com

Watch HBO/Cinemax FREE this weekend

2012-03-26T07:55:00.001-07:00

digiMAX TV subscribers: Enjoy HBO® and Cinemax® FREE for four days starting at 9:00 a.m. Friday, March 30th, and running through midnight Monday, April 2nd.

Tune into digiMAX HBO® channels 700 (HD) / 600 (digital)

or Cinemax® 705 (HD) / 607 (digital).

www.mtco.com

"Like" us Promotion ends March 30th

2012-03-21T07:58:00.000-07:00

“Like” us on our digiMAX facebook and receive ONE FREE MONTH of your choice of one premium channel: HBO®, Cinemax®, Showtime® or Starz®/Encore®.

Click on the link below, “like” us, fill out the form and an MTCO rep will contact you to confirm activation. Not a digiMAX TV customer yet? Sign up for service and this offer is good through March 30, 2012.

http://www.facebook.com/mtcodigimax?sk=wall

digiMAX Core System Maintenace-1:00am

2012-03-05T14:57:00.001-08:00

MTCO will be conducting additional system upgrades that may cause intermittent outages for digiMAX customers in Marseilles, Germantown Hills and Metamora between 1:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 6, 2012. Thank you for your understanding!

New Local Weather Channel on Air!

2012-03-05T07:30:00.000-08:00

Germantown Hills, Marseilles and Metamora now have their own 24/7 local weather channel! Get local weather all the time…not just on the 8’s!

Local forecast and current temps every 30 seconds
National, Midwest and local radar
Watches and warnings...plus more!

In HD on digiMAX myWeather channel 411 (digital ch. 401)

MTHS Basketball/Concert Replay Updates

2012-03-01T08:11:00.002-08:00

Click here for an updated digiMAX Local Channel schedule for March 2 – March 9, 2012: http://www.mtco.com/television/channels/local.php

Enjoy the Metamora High School winter band concert and varsity basketball regionals, and another peek at the MGS Celebrate America program. In HD on Local Channel 410 (digital ch. 400).

Finishing Up System Upgrade

2012-02-28T13:15:00.000-08:00

MTCO will be finishing system upgrades in Germantown Hills from approximately 1:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012. TV and Internet customers may experience intermittent outages during this time.

NASCAR Daytona 500 @ 6pm tonight

2012-02-27T13:25:00.000-08:00

NASCAR pushed the start of its Daytona 500 to tonight, under the lights and in prime-time for the first time in its history.

Engines will be started at 6:02 pm CST, and you can watch all of the excitement in HD on FOX digiMAX channel 503 (digital ch.43 Metamora or channel 12 Marseilles).

Watch "Celebrate America"/MGS 2nd grade

2012-02-24T11:17:00.000-08:00

View the “Celebrate America” program, performed by the 2^nd graders at Metamora Grade School, tonight at 7:00pm and 10:00pm, and again on Saturday, Feb. 25^th at 10:00am, 1:00pm, 4:00pm, 7:00pm and 10:00pm. Enjoy it in HD on digiMAX channel 410 (digital ch. 400).

"Like" us Promotion

2012-02-22T14:56:00.000-08:00

As a special thank you to digiMAX TV customers, “like” us on facebook and receive ONE FREE MONTH* of your choice of one premium channel: HBO®, Cinemax®, Showtime® or Starz®/Encore®.

Click on the link below (or go to facebook and search “digiMAX”), “like” us, fill out the form and an MTCO rep will contact you to confirm activation. Not a digiMAX TV customer yet? Sign up for service and this offer is good through March 30, 2012.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/MTCO-Communications/114036105297733#!/mtcodigimax?sk=wall

*Offer good for MTCO digiMAX TV subscribers only. Free month cannot be applied to any digiMAX premium channel you are currently subscribed to. Offer expires March 30, 2012. Offer subject to change and restrictions may apply. digiMAX TV service available in most areas of Marseilles, IL, Metamora, IL and Germantown Hills, IL. Premium channels and service marks are the property of Home Box Office, Inc. for HBO® and Cinemax®, Showtime Networks, Inc. for Showtime® and Starz Entertainment, LLC for Starz®/Encore®.

Marseilles TV/Internet Maintenance-1:30am Feb.16th

2012-02-15T17:57:00.000-08:00

MTCO will be conducting system upgrades in Marseilles starting at 1:00am and lasting approximately two hours on Thursday, Feb 16, 2012. All TV and Internet customers may experience intermittent outages during this time. We appreciate your understanding!

Quiz Yourself on Phishing

2012-02-02T13:33:00.000-08:00

You’ve probably heard the scheme called “phishing” where identity thieves trick people into providing bits of personal information by claiming to be a business or organization they are not.
Ever wonder how good you are at telling the difference between a legitimate website and one that is a phishing attempt? Visit this OpenDNS link to test yourself: http://www.opendns.com/phishing-quiz/

After completing, learn useful tips to look for that can help you determine when you may be a target of a phishing attempt.

New Channel-NBC Sports Network

2012-01-26T09:42:00.000-08:00

The Versus channel has officially transitioned to NBC Sports Network on digiMAX channel 28 (HD Channel 555). Programming includes the NHL, Major League Soccer, IndyCar Series racing, various outdoor sports and documentaries. Significant coverage will also be focused on the upcoming 2012 Summer Olympics.

Redbird Basketball Schedule Update

2012-01-24T07:27:00.000-08:00

Click here for an updated MTHS varsity Basketball broadcast schedule (please check back periodically for future updates) http://www.mtco.com/television/channels/local.php

Watch the games on digiMAX in HD on Local Channel 410 (ch. 400 Digital). If you miss a game just check the on-screen channel guide as every game is replayed multiple times.