Smart devices to keep your home safe while you’re on vacation

Summer is officially here, and with the nice weather and kids out of school, many families have summer vacations planned in the coming weeks. Among the other benefits of smart devices that are becoming more popular in homes across the country are the safety features many of them provide that can make leaving home easier than ever before. From smart outlets to thermostats, many people have been equipping their home with devices designed to cut… Read more »

4 Things that Make Fiber Futureproof

Optical fibers.

If you’re a regular reader of our blog, you’ve heard us praising fiber for its “futureproof” technology. We’re confident that fiber will keep us connected for years to come, and that’s why we’re expanding our fiber networks in the communities we serve. But what exactly do we mean when we say fiber is futureproof? 1. Bandwidth and speed to accommodate growth As the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to grow and we introduce new devices… Read more »

How technology can help reduce your carbon footprint

In honor of Earth Day, we’re looking at just a few of the ways that you can use technology to help lower your carbon footprint – both at home and in the office. With a few minor adjustments, you can take advantage of some of the latest technologies and know that you’re doing your part to go green at the same time. Minimize travel You might be seeing more electric cars on the road –… Read more »

5 ways fiber Internet can keep the modern business running smoothly

Business people looking at projector during video conference in office

With telecommuting on the rise, managing a remote workforce might be the final push some businesses need to upgrade the technology they use to stay connected. One area to consider investing in is upgrading to a fiber Internet connection, which can provide a number of benefits for your business. 1. Access to the fastest speeds Perhaps one of fiber’s biggest selling points – it’s fast. There’s nothing worse than reduced productivity because of a poor… Read more »

Common connectivity issues that might be preventing your streaming devices from working properly.

Router and wifi

We’ve all been there. You’re settling in with your bowl of popcorn for a family movie night when disaster strikes. Your streaming device is somehow stuck in limbo, unable to connect to and deliver the movie and you’re left without a backup plan. Streaming devices give you control over just about any entertainment you might want with the click of a button, but there’s nothing worse than realizing that ease of access is unattainable due… Read more »