Broaden the Horizon

Five Reasons to Buy Local We’ve all heard the phrases: “Shop small.” “Buy local.” We know it’s important to support business owners in our area—but what good does it actually do? As Small Business Saturday approaches, we thought we’d share [...]

Six Tips for Using Social Media Safely Social media has made it easier than ever to keep in touch and stay connected with loved ones around the globe. It’s also made users increasingly vulnerable to cybercrimes such as: Data breaches [...]

The History of Fiber If you think fiber is a new technology, you might be surprised to find out that it’s been around for decades. So, how long has it been around, and why on earth did we bother with [...]

Volunteering Builds Muscles, Connections and Communities “How wonderful is it that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” —Anne Frank We all have the power to change the world. Like a single stone dropped into [...]

When it comes to our cell phones, we’re all used to tracking how much data we use each month. In fact, most of us select our cell plans based on the amount of data provided. But did you know data [...]

Five Ways Hosted PBX Makes Your Business More Efficient Just as homeowners are trading their landline phones for cell phones and VoIP phone services, business owners are increasingly moving their phone systems to the Cloud. While you may be happy [...]

What is dark fiber? ‍Dark fiber is a phrase used to describe unused network fiber-optic cable that was installed when an original fiber network was built. In normal fiber cables, light pulses are used to transmit data and information—and dark [...]

Having the ability to use your laptop or tablet in coffee shops, airports, and hotels can seem convenient—but it can also pose potential security risks with regards to your personal information. Whenever you connect to a Wi-Fi hotspot that isn’t [...]

Understanding the differences between Wi-Fi frequencies is a low priority for most people, who often have more important things on their minds as they go about their busy day. But, in the evening, when they sit down at their computer [...]

How important is the expansion of broadband to the health of the agriculture industry? The short answer is: very. According to data from the US Department of Agriculture and the American Farm Bureau Federation, domestic farms could contribute up to [...]

In today’s world, fast and secure internet is more important than ever—nearly all business information is online, and the ability to connect with partners and clients quickly, whether they’re located halfway around the world or just across town, is essential. [...]