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Welcome to Lewistown!

As a locally owned and operated company, One-Stop is always thrilled to welcome a new face to our downtown landscape. We are proud to be the internet provider for Kickin’ Kater Market in Downtown Lewistown, helping this fantastic new spot stay focused on what they do best: feeding our community.
 
In any modern shop, having a reliable system behind the scenes, from the registers to the security cameras, allowing the owners to spend less time worrying about tech and more time with their customers.
We’re simply happy to provide the digital tools that help Kickin’ Kater Market keep their operations running smoothly and their storefront secure.
 
Karen Markley, owner of Kickin’ Kater Market, shares how they are serving our neighbors:
 
“Kickin’ Kater Market loves serving our community with home-cooked meals from our Fresh-to-Frozen line of products! We know life gets busy, so these fully cooked meals are an easy alternative to eating out during an action-packed week—simply thaw, heat, and enjoy! We also have hot, ready-to-go meals at our Take-Out Kafe to keep you fueled throughout the day. And thanks to One-Stop Internet, we stay connected and ready to serve you every day!”
 
This is exactly what a “Connected Community” is all about. When local businesses work together, the whole community benefits. We’re proud to play a small part in helping Kickin’ Kater Market bring fresh, convenient, and delicious meal options to our neighbors.
 
Be sure to stop in, say hello to their team, and grab a bite to eat! You can visit Kickin’ Kater Market during the following hours: Monday – Friday: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm and Saturday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Boost Mobile is Saving You Money This Holiday Season!

Get 3 Months of Unlimited Service for $10/mo. and Lock in a Lifetime Low Rate

The holiday season has officially arrived — and Boost Mobile is kicking it off with cheer, savings and giveaways that go way beyond the ordinary! While big carriers push bloated, multi-line plans, Boost Mobile is celebrating the season with simple, wallet-friendly offers that deliver premium connectivity without the premium price tag.

Feature Black Friday Offer: 3 Months for $10/mo. When You Bring Your Own Phone
To help consumers manage the increased financial demands of the holiday season, Boost Mobile is offering a great deal when you need it most.

  • Offer Details: Just in time for Black Friday! New customers can take advantage of $10 per month for the first three months on Boost Mobile’s Unlimited Plan, when they bring their own phone.

  • Lifetime Price Lock: Following the introductory period, service will transition to Boost Mobile’s permanently low rate of just $25 per month. This rate is secured by Boost Mobile’s Lifetime Price Lock, guaranteeing unlimited talk, text and high-speed data at a price that will never increase for the life of the account.

  • Switching to Boost Mobile’s Unlimited plans can save the average family an estimated $300 to $480 per year compared to other major carrier plans.

 

Top Tech Under the Tree: No Trade-Ins Required!
Boost Mobile is also simplifying the purchase of new technology this holiday season by eliminating costly barriers and providing customers flexible ways to shop and save. Today, customers can take advantage of Boost Mobile’s device deals on the newest tech without the requirement of trading in your favorite device.

Boost Mobile is rolling out a lineup of 5G phone offers this season for customers who sign up for Boost Mobile’s $60 Unlimited Premium plan including the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE starting at $99.99, the iPhone 16e starting at $49.99, and limited-time holiday deals like the Google Pixel 9a starting at $49.99. It’s the perfect chance to give or get a top-tier device at the best price for the holidays.

Get Your Choice of Select 5G Phones at Amazing Holiday Prices for a Limited Time!

One-Stop vs. The Big Guys

We know the feeling. You have a simple question about your bill or your internet speed, but you have to mentally prepare yourself for a 30-minute battle with a robot before you can ask it. 
 
At One-Stop Internet, we do things differently. We are built right here in Mifflin County. When you call us, you aren’t routed to a call center halfway across the globe. You’re connecting with neighbors like Jaxon and Jack, people who know exactly where McVeytown or Reedsville is without needing a map.
 
Reliable internet is important, but reliable people are essential. WE HAVE BOTH!
 
Make the switch to the local team that answers the phone. Call 717-248-4996 today and learn more!

We love this! Thank you LUMINA Center.

We love this! Thank you Lumina Center, for the wonderful shout-out.

This is exactly why we do what we do. It’s not just about phones and internet; it’s about being a local partner that our community can rely on.

Thank you for trusting One-Stop with your needs. We’re proud to support the essential work you do for the children and families of Mifflin County, and we’re thrilled the new phones are a hit!

“It’s the little things…

If our friends from One-Stop Communications knew the joy this new phone systems brings, they’d chuckle.

We had a phone system. It worked…unless it didn’t.

Then our friend, Joshua Miller, says, ‘Maybe I can help.’ (He’s said that more than once in the past few months.)

We are now set up with a phone system at a savings from Verizon, and guess what?! When you call LUMINA at 717-242-2888, you can now direct your call.

Choose:
Exec Director Sherri for anything administrative/building operations related…or to just say ‘hey’ or ask about volunteering or to schedule a tour filled w/chatter


Or

Program Director Valerie Adams for all things related to LUMINA’s programs for children and youth.

What’s up with the joy, you say?

With 10 years worth of adolescent scar tissue running train tracks through my ear drums, these phones are so clear, I had to turn the standard volume down.
So…need a new phone system? Check out One-Stop’s options. Kyle was great to work with…very patient and kind with the ‘lovely ladies of LUMINA, and I understand they even have a lot more bells and whistles to offer if you need more involved systems.

Truly, words can’t adequately express how grateful we are for every single friend who reaches out to go over and above, in small and large ways, just ‘wanting to help’ us continue successfully serving the children, youth and families of Mifflin County in the name of Jesus Christ. We speak God’s best blessings over each one of you!!”

Paying too much for phone and internet? Let’s fix that.

Paying too much for phone and internet? Let’s fix that.
 
We’re making it simple: Show us your current bill from a competitor, and we will BEAT IT!

We are serious about saving you money. This offer is available for both our Residential and Business customers.

What are you waiting for? Stop overpaying today!

Call us at 717-248-4996 to find out how much you can save.

Best Part of Supporting Local Businesses

One of the best parts of supporting a local business is knowing that support flows right back into the community. We’ve had a busy and rewarding couple of weeks, and we wanted to share some highlights!
 
Lucky Friday & Goose Day – We had a blast at the Lucky Friday celebration! It was great seeing so many families stop by our coloring station in the kids’ zone. A huge thank you to the event committee for their hard work in creating such a wonderful community gathering to celebrate Goose Day.
 
MCHS Career Day – We had the privilege of sending a couple of our team members to Mifflin County High School for Career Day. We talked all things computers, IT, and networking with some incredibly bright and motivated students. The future of our community is in great hands!
 
Thursdays on Brown Street – A massive thank you to all the local businesses and neighbors who came out to support Sinister Donuts and Gridiron Pizza for our first “Thursdays on Brown Street”! We plan to continue bringing food trucks to our office every other Thursday as long as the weather cooperates, so stay tuned!
 
Thank You! None of this is possible without our amazing customers. When you support your local internet, phone, and IT company, you’re also supporting these community activities. Thank you for helping us give back!

Chamber’s After Hours at One-Stop

What a great night! We are so grateful to everyone who took time out of their busy schedules to join us for last night’s Juniata River Valley Chamber of Commerce of Commerce Business After Hours. It was fantastic to see so many faces, both new and familiar, filling our space with conversation. With all the great energy, it truly felt like a downtown block party!
 
We want to extend a special thank you to:
 
Gridiron Pizza for their delicious brick oven pizza that was a huge hit.
Hawstone Hollow Winery for the wonderful selection of drinks.
The Square Cafe & Bakery for their whoopie pies
 
Thank you again for coming. We are proud to be part of such a supportive and vibrant business community and are already looking forward to the next event!

2025 Reader’s Choice Awards

We are thrilled and grateful to everyone who took the time to vote in the Lewistown Sentinel 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards!

We’re honored to be your choice for:
•Best Computer Service
•Best Local Wireless Retailer

This recognition is a great reminder of why we do what we do. Your support fuels our commitment to providing our friends and neighbors with the reliable, friendly, and unmatched customer service you deserve.

From our entire team, THANK YOU!

Visiting from China

We had the pleasure of hosting Michael Mai and Casso Cheung for lunch today at The Square Cafe & Bakery in downtown Lewistown.
 
They were visiting all the way from China, and we were thrilled to see them become the first to add their pin to The Square’s visitor map! We hope they enjoyed their taste of Central PA, including some delicious pulled pork and their very first whoopie pie.
 
It’s always exciting when the world comes to visit our corner of it.

Your Internet Questions, Finally Answered

Understanding your internet service can be confusing. Between technical terms and competing technologies, it is hard to know what you really need. As local technology and internet experts, we have answered some of the most common questions to help you become a more informed consumer.

  1. What do Mbps and Gbps actually mean? Mbps stands for “megabits per second” and Gbps stands for “gigabits per second.” These are units of measurement for internet speed, indicating how much data can be transferred every second. Since one Gigabit is 1,000 Megabits, a 1 Gbps connection is ten times faster than a 100 Mbps connection.
  1. What is the difference between download and upload speed? Download speed is how fast your connection can pull data from the internet to your device. This is important for streaming video, loading websites, and downloading files. Upload speed is how fast you can send data from your device to the internet. This matters for video calls, online gaming, and uploading large files like photos or documents.
  2. How much speed do I really need? This depends entirely on your household’s usage. For basic web Browse and email, 25-50 Mbps might be enough. For a family that streams 4K video, plays online games, and has multiple people working or learning from home, a connection of 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps would provide a much smoother, buffer free experience.
  3. What is Fiber internet? Fiber optic internet uses thin strands of glass to transmit data as pulses of light, making it the fastest and most reliable type of internet connection available today. It offers symmetrical speeds, meaning your upload speed is just as fast as your download speed, which is a significant advantage for modern internet use.
  4. I see ads for 5G Home Internet. Is that the same as having 5 Gbps speed? This is a very common point of confusion. The “5G” in 5G Home Internet refers to the “5th Generation” of wireless technology, not a speed of 5 Gbps. While 5G is a major improvement over previous wireless technologies like 4G LTE, its speed and reliability can be affected by distance from the tower, physical obstructions like walls and trees, and network congestion. A 1 Gbps fiber connection will deliver significantly faster and more consistent performance than a typical 5G home internet plan.
  5. What is Fixed Wireless or Over the Air (OTA) internet? In many rural areas where laying fiber cables to every home is not feasible, Fixed Wireless is an excellent high speed solution. A signal is broadcast from a local tower to a small receiver installed at your home. Today’s advanced Fixed Wireless technology can deliver very fast and reliable connections, often far exceeding what is possible with satellite or older DSL technology.
  6. Is Fiber always better than Fixed Wireless? Fiber is generally considered the gold standard due to its incredible speed and stability. However, modern Fixed Wireless is a powerful and dependable alternative that brings high speed internet to areas that would otherwise be underserved. A quality Fixed Wireless connection from a local provider is vastly superior to older, slower options.
  7. Why does my internet slow down at certain times of the day? This is often due to network congestion. On some types of networks, like cable or certain wireless technologies, you are sharing bandwidth with your neighbors. When everyone gets home from work and starts streaming or gaming, the shared connection can slow down. Dedicated connections, like fiber, are not typically affected by this neighborhood congestion.
  8. What is latency or “ping”? Latency, often measured as “ping,” is the delay it takes for data to make a round trip from your device to a server and back. Low latency is critical for activities that happen in real time, like online gaming and video conferencing. Fiber and Fixed Wireless connections generally have much lower latency than satellite internet.
  9. How important is my Wi-Fi router? Extremely important. Your router is like the traffic cop for all the devices in your home. You can pay for a super fast internet plan, but if your router is old or underpowered, it will create a bottleneck and you will never experience the full speed you are paying for.
  10. What’s the difference between Wi-Fi and the internet? The “internet” is the service you purchase from a provider that comes into your home. “Wi-Fi” is the wireless network created by your router that distributes that internet connection to your devices. If your internet is out, your Wi-Fi will not work.
  11. Why should I consider a local internet provider? A local provider offers several distinct advantages. When you call for support, you are often speaking with a neighbor who understands the specific challenges of your area. Technicians are part of the community, leading to quicker response times and more personalized service. They have a vested interest in building a great reputation right here at home.
  12. What are data caps, and what does it mean when your internet is “throttled”? A data cap is a monthly limit on the total amount of data you can download and upload. Think of it like a mileage allowance on a car lease. Once you use up your data allowance for the month, your provider may charge you overage fees. This is common on satellite and many mobile data plans. 
    This is where throttling comes in. Throttling is the act of your provider intentionally slowing down your internet speed. Your fast connection might be reduced to a crawl, making streaming or even Browse difficult.
    The two are often related. Instead of charging fees, a provider might severely throttle your speed for the rest of the month after you hit your data cap. More subtly, even some “unlimited” plans have a soft cap or a “deprioritization threshold.” Once you use a very high amount of data, your provider may throttle your speeds during times of network congestion to manage traffic. This is why an unlimited plan can sometimes feel slow near the end of your billing cycle. The best way to avoid both issues is to seek out a plan with truly unlimited data, a standard feature for most modern fiber and quality fixed wireless providers.
  1. Can weather affect my internet connection? It depends on the type. Fiber optic internet, being a physical cable underground, is immune to weather interference. Fixed Wireless can be affected by extreme weather events, but modern systems are built to be very resilient. Satellites are the most susceptible to interference from heavy rain, snow, or even dense cloud cover.
  2. How can I test my internet speed accurately? For the most accurate result, use a computer connected directly to your router with an Ethernet cable and run a speed test from a reputable website. Testing over Wi-Fi can give you a lower result due to signal interference or the limitations of your device.

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