We were honored to see the nice article by the Juniata River Valley Chamber of Commerce in their monthly newsletter “The View”.  We had fun hosting the Business After Hours event as featured in the article.

Be sure to visits the chamber’s website to read their monthly newsletter.

Source – The View:
September 29th is known as Saint Michaelmas Day all over the world, however, it is known as Goose Day in the Juniata River Valley.  What better day of the year to hold a fascinating, educational and exciting “After Hours” networking event with One-Stop Communications at the Mifflin County Airport.  Thanks to our gracious host, Mr. Mike Buffington, owner of One-Stop Communications on Electric Avenue in Lewistown, over 150 members and guests shared goose to assure a healthy year ahead.

In the spirit of the location, Mike provided plenty of air related attractions and opportunities.  Geisinger Life Flight  was on display and the pilot and staff provided answers to every body’s questions.

The brand new Mifflin Soaring Association  clubhouse was manned and open for tours.  Sky divers jumped from high above as visitors checked out the MC Flying Club airplane display.  Cadets & pilots from the Civil Air Patrol networked with the crowd and One Stop Communications participated in an informational and fun contest with some exciting prizes.

After enjoying the J.P. Edwards  catered delicacies, served up in the beautiful 
picnic pavilion, including goose bruschetta, everyone departed with a freebie bag and loads of valuable knowledge about aviation, Mifflin County Airport and One-Stop Communications.  Many thanks to Mike and his courteous staff.

If you have been waiting for the launch of the most amazing smartphone ever you need to visit our store today.  We have the phones you have been waiting for!   

Today MERF Radio 95.7 will be broadcasting live from our newly remodeled showroom from 1 to 2PM. 

Check out the all new phones on display in our showroom.  Plus, you will save with the following discounts offered today only….

• Waived activation fees
• Waived upgrade fees 
• 20% off all standard phone accessories

**iPhone excluded from waived activation and upgrade fees.

Did you know texting takes your eyes off the road for an average of 5 seconds? Reduce the temptation and download the AT&T DriveMode app – free for AT&T Android™ and BlackBerry® users. Watch the video to see how it works.

AT&T Exceeds 2011 Android Commitment, Announces Five Smartphones
Availability of Motorola ATRIX 2, Samsung DoubleTime, Samsung Captivate Glide, Pantech Pocket and prepaid AT&T Avail, bring total count of new Android devices this year to 19.

Dallas, Texas, October 11, 2011
In January, AT&T* announced plans to introduce 12 Android devices in 2011 and today AT&T confirmed that goal has been met and will be exceeded during the fourth quarter.

AT&T announced today the upcoming availability of five new Android smartphones, the Motorola ATRIX™ 2, Samsung Captivate™ Glide, Samsung DoubleTime™, Pantech Pocket™ and the AT&T Avail™, a new smartphone option for prepaid customers. These smartphones will up AT&T’s 2011 Android lineup to 19, with more planned to follow.

Motorola ATRIX™ 2
The Motorola ATRIX™ 2 combines “extreme power” with “life of the party” all at an affordable price.   With its 1 GHz dual core processor and access to 4G speeds, entertainment lovers will revel in the ability to quickly download music and video and browse rich web pages in high-resolution on the 4.3-inch qHD display. Capture video in 1080p HD and display it on any size HD monitor with an HDMI cable using Mirror mode. With Motorola’s webtop application, you can browse the web with a full Firefox browser. Connect to the new Motorola Lapdock 100 or use the optional HD Station and browse the web on any size HD TV or monitor**.

While the ATRIX 2 boasts a great deal of entertainment value, features such as device and microSD card encryption, enterprise-grade VPN, enhanced Exchange options and personal information management and remote wipe make this device business-ready.  Users will enjoy the new free ZumoCast app, giving users hassle-free access to their music, playlists, pictures and videos stored on their computer. 

• UMTS 850/1900/2100
• GSM 850/900/1800/1900
• 4G HSPA+ 21 Mbps (Category 14)
• 1 GHz dual-core processor
• Internal memory: 8 GB ROM, 1 GB RAM, 2 GB microSD™ card (expandable to 32GB)
• Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
• 4.3-inch qHD screen 960x540TFT, with more than  500,000 pixels for sharper, clearer display
• 8 MP camera and LED flash 
•  Front-facing camera
• 1080p HD video capture, 30 frames per second playback
• On Device Encryption (ODE) and Enhanced Exchange ActiveSync® (EAS)
• IPsec VPN
• Lapdock 100 Accessory

Samsung Captivate™ Glide
The Samsung Captivate Glide is a 4G Android smartphone that keeps you moving with a thin, side-slide QWERTY keyboard and a powerful 1 GHz dual core processor.  Running Android 2.3, the Captivate Glide features access to 4G speeds, a 4” Super AMOLED screen, 8-megapixel flash camera with HD (1080p) video recording and a front-facing camera for video chat.

For the business professional, the Captivate Glide has enhanced Exchange ActiveSync support for IT policies, task synchronization and global address lookup.  Know your information and network are secured with virtual private network access and device encryption. 

• UMTS 850/1900/2100
• GSM 850/900/1800/1900
• 4G HSPA+ 21 Mbps (Category 14)
• 1GHz Nvidia Tegra 2 AP20H dual core processor
• 1GB RAM/1GB ROM/8GB Internal microSD™ to 32GB (not included)
• Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
• 4-inch 480×800 WVGA Super AMOLED™
• Dual camera – 8MP Autofocus w/LED + 1.3MP front
• Full HD 1080p video camera + HDMI playback
• Enhanced Exchange ActiveSync® (EAS) to sync email, contacts, calendar and tasks
• Device and SD card encryption
• Virtual private network support
• Mobile Device Management (MDM)

Samsung DoubleTime™
With its compact design and dual touch screen with a full flip keyboard, Samsung DoubleTime is perfect for texting, multitasking and staying connected to social networks. Running on Android 2.2, DoubleTime boasts a white and pink color scheme and features a 3.2 MP digital camera with a camcorder, voice recognition, a dedicated function key for shortcuts, drag-and-drop widgets, five scrolling home screens and an expandable menu with scrolling panels.

• UMTS 850/1900/2100
• GSM 850/900/1800/1900
• Processor Qualcomm 600 MHz
• Onboard Memory Supports 260MB
• Android 2.2 (Froyo)
• microSD™ memory card supports up to 32GB (2GB microSD card included)
• 3.2” full touch screen display with 320 x 480 and 480 x 320 (HVGA) resolution

Pantech Pocket™
The Pantech Pocket is a slim Android 2.3 device ideal for customers focused on social entertainment and messaging. With a 4.0″ SVGA touch screen display, wide profile virtual keyboard, 4G support, 5MP camera, and access to the Android Market, it is the perfect device for those wanting a wider screen for a better experience with browsing, navigation and entertainment in a one-handed design.

• UMTS 850/1900/2100
• GSM 850/900/1800/1900
• Internal Memory:  ~600MB plus 2GB microSD™ included.
• User Memory: 2.5 GB included (Includes a 2 GB microSD Card)
• Support for up to 32GB microSD
• Android  2.3 (Gingerbread)
• Full touch 4″ SVGA display
• Screen size & resolution: 4″ (600×800) 16M TFT
• 5 MP camera with flash and HD video recording
• 114.7mm x 78mm x 11.3mm
• Weight is 4.66 oz
• Bluetooth: v. 2.1 + EDR
• Wi-Fi and access to AT&T hotspots

AT&T Avail™
The AT&T Avail from ZTE is the second Android smartphone launched by GoPhone, AT&T’s pre-paid offering.  This device features a 3.5-inch touch screen, 5- megapixel camera and runs on Android 2.3 OS.  AT&T Avail provides an affordable option for customers seeking the Android smartphone experience while still maintaining control of their usage and monthly bill.

• UMTS 850/1900/2100
• GSM 850/900/1800/1900
• Internal memory: 512 MB ROM, 512 MB RAM, 2 GB microSD™ card
• Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
• 3.5-inch capacitive touch screen
• 5 MP autofocus camera and video recorder
• Seven customizable homescreens
• Wi-Fi capable

AT&T Android Portfolio

Committed to serving the growing number of Android fans, AT&T now provides more options for customers seeking the Android OS experience at a variety of price points, form factors and through unique services.

In January, AT&T announced its commitment to expanding its Android portfolio by launching 12 new devices before year’s end.  Since February, the company has introduced 12 Android smartphones and two new Android tablets. The Motorola ATRIX 2 and Samsung Captivate Glide join AT&T’s premium Android smartphone lineup that includes the Samsung Infuse™ 4G, Samsung Galaxy S™ II, HTC Inspire™ 4G and LG THRILL™ 4G.

*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

** Accessories sold separately

4G speeds delivered by HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul.  Not available everywhere.  Deployment ongoing.  Compatible device and rate plan required.  Learn more at att.com/network.  

Beginning Oct. 1, 2011, Blockbuster Movie Pass is available for DISH Network customers, starting at $10 per month, combining the best of TV with the best of movies and games. It features a pay TV industry first: a subscription streaming movie service bundle available on the TV or PC. This programming package is unmatched by any other cable, satellite, telco or online streaming movie service.

Blockbuster Movie Pass includes the following:

• Mail It! — More than 100,000 DVD movies, TV shows and games available by mail. No additional charge for high definition Blu-ray™ movies. One, two or three disc plans available. Queue management made conveniently from a link at www.dish.com.
• Stream it! — Stream more than 3,000 movies to the TV. Stream more than 4,000 movies to the PC. Watch hundreds of on-demand TV shows.
• Play it! — More than 3,000 video games by mail for XBOX®, XBOX 360®, Playstation2™, Playstation3™, and Nintendo Wii™.
• Exchange it! — Unlimited exchanges of DVDs and video games at participating Blockbuster stores.
• Watch it! — More than 20 premium entertainment movie channels from studios like MGM, Epix, Sony Movie Channel, PixL and more.

“With millions of Internet-enabled DISH Network set-top boxes deployed in U.S. homes and our ability to offer services from the iconic Blockbuster brand, we are uniquely positioned to take advantage of the myriad of ways consumers seek access to their favorite movies, TV shows or games,” said Joe Clayton, CEO of DISH Network. “When you combine Blockbuster Movie Pass with a DISH Network subscription, you get endless entertainment options and convenient access to the content you want, when you want it. And unlike other companies, we offer the simplicity of one company, one bill and one connection.”

From Oct. 1 through Jan. 31, 2012, DISH Network is offering new customers Blockbuster Movie Pass included with their DISH Network subscription for one year when they subscribe to DISH Network’s America’s Top 200 programming package or greater and commit to 24 months of DISH Network service. This is up to $360 in savings.

Blockbuster Movie Pass is also included for three months for new DISH Network customers who subscribe to America’s Top 120 programming package. After the promotional period, Blockbuster Movie Pass starts at just $10 per month. Access to the subscription streaming movie service requires a DISH Network HD DVR.

“We’ve created a package that combines the best assets of the movie entertainment and video gaming industries with the convenience and integration provided by a multichannel video provider,” said Michael Kelly, president of Blockbuster. “Blockbuster Movie Pass is the ultimate programming package for every movie buff. The combination of DVDs by mail and unlimited in-store exchanges provides more than 100 million people living near Blockbuster stores, which are open 7 days a week, immediate satisfaction and unmatched choice.”

It’s great to hear these Then & Now phone stories from this AT&T YouTube video.  Share your Then & Now stories with us.

Once a fantasy. Now a reality. Incredible gaming and a full-featured 4G smartphone.

Need a super efficient, 4G Android smartphone with dual camera and Facebook inside Xperia? What if it also had real gaming controls and lots of games optimized specifically for that smartphone?

Now available at One-Stop Communications.

Working 9 to 5 during the summer season can make anyone reluctant to spend that hard-earned money.  Now, smartphone customers can have a cutting edge smartphone at an exceptional value — the Impulse 4G™ from AT&T*.

Key Facts

• Beginning Sept. 18, the Impulse 4G will be available for $29.99 with a two-year contract through AT&T stores, online at att.com and through select national retailers.
• The Impulse 4G from AT&T offers unbeatable value for those wanting to take advantage of the capabilities of an Android™-powered smartphone at a lower cost.  The Impulse makes it possible to surf the web, watch videos, check emails and stay engaged with social media from a phone at an affordable price.
• Impulse 4G includes a 3.8” touchscreen and the ability to record HD video.

Appearing in AT&T TV spots starting Sept. 18 and notably AT&T’s first smartphone from Huawei, the Impulse 4G doesn’t skimp on features despite its unbeatable value.  Running the Android 2.2 platform and sporting HD video recording, a full touch screen and 5-megapixel camera, Impulse 4G meets mobile needs and can be paired with a Data Plus plan, with 200 MB of data for just $15 dollars.

Device Specs and Key Features

• 3.8” Capacitive WVGA Touchscreen
• Operating System: Android 2.2
• 5MP Camera with auto-focus, flash, and 720p HD video record
• Wi-Fi with access to AT&T’s Hotspots
• GPS Navigation
• Dimensions: 120mm x 65mm x 11.6mm

Our customers have been thrilled with our new showroom and we want to make sure everyone stops in to take a look.  

Join us this Friday, September 16th in our newly remodeled showroom during a live radio broadcast with STAR Country 96.7 from 3 to 5PM.  We will be serving whoopie pies from Peachey’s.

You can also check out the all new phone displays we installed with over 20 live phones to try out.  Plus, you will not want to miss the following discounts on Friday.

• Waived activation fees
• Waived upgrade fees 
• 20% off all standard phone accessories

Be sure to visit us this Friday and enjoy a freshly baked whoopie pie!

DIRECTV, America’s exclusive source for the popular NFL SUNDAY TICKET™ service that allows fans to follow their favorite team no matter where they live, is challenging die-hard, displaced NFL fans across the country to prove their undying loyalty to their favorite out-of-market NFL team with the launch of the Fourth Annual Ultimate Displaced Fan Contest.

Contestants will vie for a chance to earn the title of DIRECTV’s Ultimate Displaced Fan by submitting videos, essays, or photos that creatively displays the extreme dedication to their team and how they deal with living outside of their team’s home market.

In addition to bragging rights, the winner of the contest will receive the dream NFL prize package: a trip to Indianapolis for Super Bowl XLVI, two tickets to the game, a radio tour with a member of their favorite team on famed “radio row” and the opportunity to play alongside celebrities and NFL greats in DIRECTV’s nationally televised Celebrity Beach Bowl. The winner also receives a year of complimentary DIRECTV programming, along with the 2012 NFL SUNDAY TICKET™ service. The contest is underway and entries should be submitted to the DIRECTV Ultimate Displaced Fan website at www.ultimatedisplacedfan.com.

Fans can get involved by voting for their favorite Ultimate Displaced Fan entries through a fan voting feature that allows them to cast their vote for the top 10 monthly entries for a chance to win random, bi-weekly prizes. Each month during the contest the submission that receives the most fan votes will win autographed memorabilia from Peyton or Eli Manning

 or an NFL.com gift card. Voting begins Oct. 1 when entries begin posting to the contest website.

“NFL fans’ passion and unabashed loyalty to their home team has driven the enormous popularity of our exclusive NFL SUNDAY TICKET package, and through our Ultimate Displaced Fan contest we’re encouraging those fans to take that enthusiasm to another level,” said Tony Goncalves

, senior vice president, Product Management, DIRECTV. “With this contest we’re honoring those die-hard, displaced NFL fans by giving them a chance to have some fun and show their loyalty and dedication to their favorite team and win some awesome prizes.”

Last year the Ultimate Displaced Fan title was awarded to Kris Jones

, a Raleigh, N.C. resident with a fanatical loyalty to the Baltimore Ravens. Jones won with a creative video that provided viewers with a tour of his “Ravens Room” — the home of his Baltimore memorabilia, wall decals and a special bed where he superstitiously tucks himself in between Ravens-branded sheets the night before every game.

Both displaced and regular fans alike will enjoy new features with the NFL SUNDAY TICKET package this season, making the experience of watching every out-of-market game every Sunday better than ever. In addition to NFL SUNDAY TICKET To Go being available on more devices this year, fantasy players, for the first time, will be able to view their NFL.com Fantasy Football teams and scores directly on their TV screen while watching every game every Sunday afternoon on DIRECTV. A “Watch Now” icon assigned to their fantasy player will enable the viewer to tune instantly to that player’s game in progress — an experience that is unique to NFL SUNDAY TICKET customers. DIRECTV will also offer a new enlarged, four-cell Mix Channel for afternoon games to enhance the viewing experience. For more information visit: www.DIRECTV.com/nfl.