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Stay connected during moving season

Stay connected during moving season

Are you gearing up for a change of pace during moving season once the semester ends? When you’re browsing various internet plans for college students, keep in mind that Quantum Fiber offers a variety of internet plans to make sure every student has what they need this…

What is a WiFi hotspot?

What is a WiFi hotspot?

Have you ever gone to a coffee shop or library and logged into their public WiFi? If so, you’ve probably used a WiFi hotspot! In fact, 53% of people have connected to the WiFi at a café or restaurant, and 50% have used the WiFi at a fast food joint. After all, why…

How to change your WiFi password in the 360 WiFi app

How to change your WiFi password in the 360 WiFi app

By now, you’re probably aware of how important it is to change your WiFi password regularly. You know that your bandwidth could be impacted if your network is breached. You know that if outsiders log on to your network, they’re going to eat up a portion of your…

Quantum Fiber recommends: Cool tech gifts for the holidays

Quantum Fiber recommends: Cool tech gifts for the holidays

Finding the perfect surprise for everyone on your shopping list can be tricky, but Quantum Fiber is here to help! We have cutting-edge suggestions for everyone from fitness lovers to gamers. But no matter who you’re shopping for, all the products we’ve chosen have one…

What can you do with gig speed?

What can you do with gig speed?

Are you ready to join the future of internet? In limited availability locations, speed plans of up to 1 gigabit per second (Gbps), 3 Gbps, and 8 Gbps are now available with Quantum Fiber. Upload and download speeds up to 8 gigabits per second are available to select…

Smart home security guide

Smart home security guide

According to the 2022 State of Safety report, 62% of Americans use some kind of security measure to protect their home, such as a security camera or alarm. When it comes to worrying about home security, package theft is at the top of most Americans’ lists, with nearly…

Top 7 free mental health apps

Top 7 free mental health apps

We all know that mental health services can be expensive and sometimes unaffordable for those who are seeking treatment. Nearly half of the 60 million people living with mental health conditions in the United States go without treatment. As a result, many cannot…

How to stream your favorite team at lightning speed

How to stream your favorite team at lightning speed

Football season is already in full swing, so it’s time to get your streaming plans all lined up! And with our premium fiber internet, it doesn’t matter who your favorite team is. From college football stars duking it out to live NFL streams, you’ll be able to see it…

Head back to school with refurbished sustainable technology

Head back to school with refurbished sustainable technology

With concerns about climate change rising across the entire world, it’s no surprise the global refurbished PC market size is projected to grow by 6.8% between 2020 and 2027. And that’s excellent news, considering that electronic waste is increasing at an unsustainable…

3 internet safety tips to stop cyberbullying

3 internet safety tips to stop cyberbullying

The internet allows kids to learn, play, and even make new friends from all around the globe. With all these awesome perks, sometimes it’s easy to lose touch with internet safety. However, parents should keep cyberbullying at the forefront of their minds if they have…

Be yourself this fall with fiber internet built for the world of school

Be yourself this fall with fiber internet built for the world of school

Are you ready to head back to school with up to 940 Mbps at your fingertips?* It doesn’t matter if you’re a busy parent seeking affordable internet without a contract for your child’s online classes, or a college student looking to decompress after class with some…

7 cybersecurity tips for working from home

7 cybersecurity tips for working from home

In recent years, working from home has exploded in popularity. In fact, according to Pew Research, 59% of employees believe their job can be done from the comfort of home “all or most of the time.” With remote work here to stay, employees must adapt to the unique…

What is a wireless mesh network?

What is a wireless mesh network?

Whether you use the internet for work, school, or simply browsing the web, a fast, reliable connection helps you stay online and prevents frustration. For a fully connected space, upgrading your internet speed isn’t enough. Fast speeds are only helpful if you can…

6 reasons to choose a VoIP home phone

6 reasons to choose a VoIP home phone

Team Landline or Team Cell Phone? Today, people know what they like when it comes to phone services, and both camps are alive and well. Some still use traditional landlines for their home phone—if their cell phones break or local cell towers lose connection. Other…

Do behavior modification apps work?

Do behavior modification apps work?

Fabulous. Productive. Balanced. These aren’t just states of being—they’re apps. Habit tracking/building apps, to be more specific. Whatever you want to change in your life, there’s an app for that. From fitness to financial wellness to learning something new, behavior…

6 reasons to explore Portland gaming

6 reasons to explore Portland gaming

Portland, Oregon, is famous for many things, like its thriving music scene, cult-favorite doughnut shops, and the notoriously drizzly weather. Oh, and The Smallest Park in the World. But one little-known fact is Portland is also an excellent city for gaming. It’s not…

How WiFi works: Hardware, frequencies, and wireless standards

How WiFi works: Hardware, frequencies, and wireless standards

The term “WiFi” has become interchangeable with “the internet.” Thanks to incredible advancements in technology (like WiFi 6), it’s hard to remember when we had to use a physical cable to connect online. Most of our devices now connect seamlessly to WiFi. So, thinking…

How to secure your WiFi (and why you should)

How to secure your WiFi (and why you should)

It may feel inconvenient to have to get a password every time you want to use the WiFi at your friend’s house or at a coffee shop. But WiFi passwords are magical things. They help keep out the monsters (hackers and malware) and protect the important stuff (your…

WiFi 6: More bandwidth, faster speeds, and improved security

WiFi 6: More bandwidth, faster speeds, and improved security

New versions of the iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, or PlayStation may grab all the press, but behind the scenes, WiFi technology continues to evolve, keeping pace with updated hardware. WiFi 6 is the latest upgrade designed to meet our ever-growing digital needs. Benefits of…

What is symmetrical internet?

What is symmetrical internet?

It’s probably been a hot minute since you thought about the word “symmetrical.” When was the last time you even said it? Back in geometry class? But now that your protractor and compass are fuzzy memories, you may be hearing that word in a different context: internet…