5G vs 5 Gig — What’s the Difference? Telecom companies sure love our acronyms and abbreviations! But we know this can make things confusing for most people. Especially when new technologies emerge at the same time, with very similar names. […]
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Are Mobile Apps Sharing Your Data?
Mobile apps are convenient—but do they respect your privacy? You probably already know that data gets collected every time you use apps on your mobile devices. This is just one way that app developers and companies are able to customize […]
Internet Speed: Understanding the Anatomy
There’s a lot more to the internet than simply fast or slow For most of us, the internet has become part of our daily lives. We’ve used it so often that it feels intuitive in its operations—and we can feel […]
Benefits of a Smart Home Security System
Practice the art of self-defense for your home Whether leaving the house to go out for a nice family dinner or locking it up tight for a two-week vacation abroad, there’s always a part of your mind that’s always asking […]
VR vs. AR
Virtual Reality (VR) has made a big splash in the mainstream in recent years, from the book and movie, “Ready Player One” to Mark Zuckerberg’s pet project, the Metaverse. But rational and intelligent people often get confused when AR (or […]
How to Assess Bandwidth Needs
What we talk about when we talk about bandwidth Bandwidth is a word we frequently use when discussing speed. However, bandwidth and speed are slightly different concepts in broadband—they’re related, but different. Speed refers to the actual rate of speed […]
Pick-It March Mania
It’s college basketball season and we are hosting a Pick-It March Mania contest! All customers and those living in our serving area, are invited to participate in this fun, free online contest that follows the 64-team college basketball tournament. Simply […]
Benefits of Telehealth
The Benefits of Telehealth Telemedicine has exploded in popularity since the COVID-19 pandemic‚ but it’s by no means a recent invention. In fact, telehealth services predate the internet by almost a century: as early as 1879, doctors relied on telephone […]
5 Tips to Help Safeguard Your Wireless Network
Practice the fine art of self defense Most homes today have a myriad of devices connected to their wireless networks—from PCs and laptops to tablets and phones, plus doorbells, security cameras, smart speakers, and much more. Unfortunately, the convenience that […]
Tips for setting up your home office
5 Essentials for Your Home Office What makes a home office workable? In an ideal world, you have a designated space in your home in which to work. While it might be necessary for some to operate from their bedrooms […]
Why Upload Speeds are Important if You Work from Home
If you’ve ever taken a video call from home, chances are you’ve heard (or spoken) these exact words: “sorry, you froze,” or “can you repeat that? You were cutting out.” When it happens, you may be wondering if it’s you, […]