Since 1903, Volcano Communications Group has been keeping rural Californians connected. Throughout its lengthy history, the company has kept up with changes in communications technology, from single wire lines to dial services, and more recently, long distance calling and internet service. At every stage of technological development, Volcano Communications Group has remained dedicated to meeting the challenges of serving rural communities. 

Today, Volcano Communications Group is the leading provider of phone service, internet access, and cable television service in the upcountry areas of Amador County, Kirkwood, and northern Calaveras County. Volcano Communications Group strives to provide high-quality communications services and equipment that help customers keep in touch with faraway loved ones, as well as provide entertainment and educational resources.

Mobile phone technology has evolved rapidly, and many customers find themselves tempted to give up their home phones in favor of cellphones or Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services. However, there are many benefits to maintaining your landline, especially in emergency situations and for customers with special needs.

• Emergency Calls: GPS technology makes it easy for a rescue crew to find you when you use your cell phone to call 911 while you’re on the road, but that technology is less precise when you call from home. If you live in a multi-family home or apartment building, your landline is associated with both your street address and specific unit number, meaning a rescue crew will be able to find and assist you much faster, even if you are unable to speak.
• Severe Weather: When power lines are knocked out due to high winds or heavy rains, a corded landline phone that is attached to a phone jack is much more likely to still work than a cell phone or VoIP. Furthermore, your landline phone is more likely to retain clear call quality during weather events that would interfere with cell service.
• Customer Needs: Many new landline phones have features such as backlit displays and large, soft-touch buttons that make them easier to use if you have visual impairments. Customers with hearing impairments can use a TTY service to make and receive calls with their landline phone, keeping them connected to their family and community.
• Cost: While eliminating landline service sounds like an easy way to save money, keeping it as part of your TV-phone-internet bundle actually helps you save more on all three services. Volcano Communications Group offers several bundles that include high-speed internet, hundreds of TV channels, and unlimited local and long distance calls, starting at $151.99 per month.

To learn more about how you can get the most reliable communications package in the area, call Volcano Communications Group at (209) 296-7502. Be sure to visit their website to see the full range of options available for all of your communication and entertainment needs.