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10 GRTI Disconnect DayThis is if you have not yet paid your September Bill.

THEMAINLINEOctober 2017

Digital Literacy Class Is Now Being Held At 9:00AMBy Duncan Wiston

Meet Nicole Tree!By GRTI Marketing

October at a glance!

Learn the basics of computer and Internet use by attending our Digital Literacy Class.

Call (520)796-8843 to reserve your seat.

5 Sacaton District Day10:00AM - 3:00PM

6 Komatke District Day10:00AM - 3:00PM

With each GigaCenter installation, we are moving closer to reaching our goal of providing fiber optic service to every home in Gila River. While it may take some time, we also want to make sure we are providing superior quality service along the way.

Our new Gigacenter Installation Coordinator, Kim Martinez will be contacting you when it is time to have a GigaCenter installed in your home. Kim will also provide a follow-up call to make sure your services are operating smoothly.

During the follow-up call tell us about your experience with the installation, good or not so good. We want to make sure our customers are satisfied with the installation process and quality of service.

Monthly Digital Literacy Class

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GigaCenters In Gila River - How Are We Doing?By GRTI Marketing

Now that GigaCenters are making their way into the community, we want to know what you think of them!

16 October Bill Due

Photo Courtesy of GRTI OSP Tech, Artie Cassa

October 18, 20179:00AM - 10:30AMAt the GRTI Office

Kim MartinezGigaCenter Installation Coordinator

(520)796-8898

2 The Main Line - October 2017

www.gilarivertel.com • grti@gilanet.net • 7065 W. Allison Rd. Chandler, AZ 85226-5135

Meet Nicole Tree, The Newest Member Of The GRTI Team!By GRTI Marketing Staff

Here is some information about our newest Customer Service Representative.

We have a new GRTI Team member! Nicole Tree is our newest customer service representative. Nicole has an extensive background in customer service and enjoys providing sincere welcoming service. Here are some fun facts about our newest employee:

1 Where are you from?My family comes from District 5 and I currently reside in Casa Grande

2 Where did you go to school?I graduated from Casa Grande High School and attended Haskell Indian Nations University.

3 What is your favorite kind of music?Hip-hop and country music.

4 What are some of your hobbies?Hanging out with friends, hiking, watching movies.

5 What would you do if you won the lottery?

I would buy a home and travel to New Zealand.

6 If you could have a super power, what would it be?

I would want to fly. To see the world from a different view.

7 Do you have a favorite book?Yes, “Into The Wild”.

Be sure to say hello to Nicole if you see her or speak with her over the phone. We look forward to working with you!

GRTI Phone Of The Month

Panasonic Phone System

$86.20or 3 monthly

payments of $28.73

� Talking Caller ID � Call Waiting � Speakerphone � Backlit display � Bluetooth � Link2Cell - Connect

your cellphone to your home phone via Bluetooth

� Baby Monitor (Sound Detector)

� One-Touch Dialing � Noise Reduction

Technology � Expandable up to 6

handsets � 3-way conferencing � Headset jack on

handset � Wall Mountable

My SecurityWhen you sign up for GRTI DSL service, you are also provided with a username and password that grants access to Zimbra Apps such as MySecurity. MySecurity is provided by ZoneAlarm®. ZoneAlarm Security Suite is an easy-to-use, comprehensive security solution that keeps out hackers, viruses, worms,

fraudulent emails and other threats. It uses award-winning firewall technology by Check Point, and includes antivirus, phishing & spam protection, Web site filtering, privacy protection, instant messaging security, and more.Here’s what MySecurity does:

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Glossary Corner

AdwareA software application in which advertising banners are displayed while a program is running. These ads are commonly viewed through pop-up windows or through a bar that appears on a computer screen. Adware is a nuisance because it continually interferes with what you are doing.

BandwidthThe amount of information your Internet connection can handle at a given time.

MalwareSoftware that is intended to damage or disable computers and computer systems.

SpywareSoftware that gathers information about a user as he or she navigates around the Web, it is intended to track surfing habits in order to build marketing profiles.

Wi-FiA wireless local area network that uses radio waves to connect computers and other devices to the Internet.

Digital Literacy Class Is Now Being Held At 9:00AMBy Duncan Wiston

Join us for a morning class at GRTI on the third Wednesday of each month.

We are moving our Digital Literacy Class to a more convenient hour. The class will remain 1 hour and 30 minutes in length, and will continue to focus on providing information on the basics of computer and Internet use.

Contact Duncan Wiston at (520) 796-8843 to register for a class.

Did you Know? The first GRTI District Day was held at the Komatke Health Resource Department on September 8, 2006?

1. Firewall blocks hackers and other unknown threats.

2. Stops viruses and worms, and protects against emerging viruses

3. Protects against identity theft and online profiling.

4. Quarantines suspicious email attachments

5. Protects users of the most popular IM services and shields you from IM spammers, thieves, and online predators.

6. Anti-Phishing & Spam Blocker automatically stop dangerous phishing emails and spam from

getting into your inbox. 7. Automatically secures PCs connected

to wireless networks—at home or on the road.

Log into your Zimbra account and download MySecurity today, free of charge!

You are welcome to bring your laptop with you to class.

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www.gilarivertel.com • grti@gilanet.net • 7065 W. Allison Rd. Chandler, AZ 85226-5135

Gila River Telecommunications, Inc. is the recipient of Federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The USDA prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (voice) or (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866)377-8642 (relay voice users). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Statement of Non-discrimination Residential Customers(520) 796-3333

Business Customers(520) 796-8800

24/7 Internet Support(520) 796-3334

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We have been raffling some awesome prizes to GRTI customers who schedule and complete their initial GigaCenter installation appointments. Our most recent winner was Anthony Allison!

Anthony received a Kindle Fire HD and a $60 Netflix giftcard. We select our winners at the end of each month, be sure to keep your appointment!

We Selected Another GigaCenter Raffle Winner!By GRTI Marketing Staff

Our recent winner received a Kindle Fire and More!

GRTI Wishes You A Fun And Safe Halloween

1. Children under the age of 12 require adult supervision when trick or treating.

2. Wear reflective material on your costume so you are visible to drivers.

3. Avoid masks that obstruct vision.

4. Look both ways when crossing streets.

5. Enter and exit driveways slowly and carefully.