RTC's Business Communicator for Winter 2017

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STAY CONNECTED
DURINGWINTER STORMS
In light of the increased use of wireless
phones, cordless phones, and VoIP, RTC
wants to remind you that these types of
telephone technology will not work if
electricity goes out due to winter storms.
One item to always have on hand is a
corded landline phone that plugs into
the phone jack in the wall. Since a corded
phone does not require electricity, it can
be your back-up method of communica-
tion during and after a storm—keeping
you connected to emergency personnel,
family, and friends.
It’s important to understand:
• Once batteries wear out, cordless
phones and laptops require electricity
and will not continue to work during a
power outage.
• Wireless phone systems and towers
are not required to provide backup
power, so wireless phones may not
operate during a power outage either.
For safety’s sake, we urge you to keep
at least one corded landline phone in
your home, along with a flashlight and
other emergency items.
Your Techy
Holiday
Gift Guide
. . .
Tile
$25.00 •
Do you often misplace your keys, wallet, and remote control?
The Tile devices are Bluetooth trackers; you can use your
phone to find the misplaced items, or if you have misplaced
your phone, you can double press the Tile and it will ring
your phone.
HP Sprocket Photo Printer
$129.99 •
The HP Sprocket Photo Printer prints photos directly from
your smartphone or tablet using Bluetooth. This portable
photo printer prints 2x3-inch snapshots or stickers!
Philips HueWhite and Color Ambiance Starter Kit- Gen 3
$199.99 •
Control the lights in your home from your smart device
that connects up to 50 lights. Set up light schedules for your
home from afar.
Amazon Echo Dot
$49.99 •
The Echo Dot is a hands-free, voice-controlled device that
uses Alexa to play music, control smart home devices, provide
weather and news, set alarms, and more!
LG TONE INFINIMHBS 910Wireless Stereo Headset
$149.99 •
Retractable earbuds with a comfortable, customizable fit.
Uses Bluetooth, so no need for a headphone jack.
*RTC does not sell these items, nor do we provide customer tech support for them.