If you’re a fan of college basketball, then one of the most exciting times of the year is just ahead as the NCAA College Basketball Championship Tournaments begin. Whether you follow men’s or women’s basketball, the Internet can help you get the most out of March Madness or any sporting season.

First, if you need to know what time the big game starts or if your favorite team’s game is televised, visit www.HunTelCableVision.com. Click on the link titled “Basketball on HunTel CableVision.” This will take you to a page with links to information on all of your favorite teams and schedules for college basketball.

Second, many colleges now provide broadcasts of their athletic events over the Internet. Even if your alma mater’s game isn’t on television or a local radio station, often you can still catch a live broadcast. Some colleges require you to pay a fee to listen in, while many provide the service free of charge. For details, visit your favorite college’s web site. You may also need an up-to-date media player. Two popular media players are RealPlayer from RealNetworks (www.realnetworks.com) and Windows Media Player from Microsoft (www.microsoft.com).

If you find that you enjoy listening to games over the Internet, you may want to consider subscribing to high-speed Internet access if you haven’t already. Internet broadcasts will work with a dial-up connection, but with high-speed Internet access, the broadcast will be clearer and more reliable. Plus, high-speed Internet access doesn’t tie-up your phone line so you won’t miss any important calls. For more information about high-speed Internet, give us a call at 426-6200 or 1-888-262-2661, or you can visit our web site for more information at http://www.huntel.net/home/services/extreme/. This section of our web site includes an updated list of communities where high-speed Internet is available.

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