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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…

Phone security tips to prevent your cellphone from being hacked

Phone security tips to prevent your cellphone from being hacked

Smart phones and other mobile devices have opened the world to us all. And while having a wealth of information at your fingertips makes navigating a new city or sending a quick email convenient and easy, the downside is it can leave your online data more at risk to…

5 reasons to upgrade your network interface device

5 reasons to upgrade your network interface device

Let’s face it. The internet isn’t going anywhere. People rely on their home connection now more than ever. You might work from home, shop online, or use smart devices to run your household. But poor wiring can cause you to experience slow internet speeds, interrupted…

Why you need IP protection for your small business

Why you need IP protection for your small business

You might have thought that protecting intellectual property (IP) was just important to big companies. That’s a fallacy. IP protection for small businesses is a big concern. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, in 2020, small businesses made up 99.9…

How small businesses can get started with virtual events

How small businesses can get started with virtual events

Welcome to the New Normal. Where small businesses are spending more time interacting with customers online at virtual events, rather than in person. Over the last two years, doing things digitally was, of course, an imperative. Sporting events, concerts, business…

Why fiber is the gold standard for residential properties

Why fiber is the gold standard for residential properties

Get the most out of your residential fiber investment with Quantum Fiber’s premium internet solutions. Team up with the Quantum Fiber experts to create a tailored solution for your properties and communities. Quantum Fiber(SM) Connected Communities provides customized…

Consumer technology and the right to repair

Consumer technology and the right to repair

Right now, it’s usually easier (and often less expensive) to replace an electronic device than to repair it. Even issues that seem simple, like switching out a faulty battery, can be impossible to do. It all adds up to piles of e-waste. What’s more, consumers usually…

The future of internet speed for small businesses

The future of internet speed for small businesses

A lot has shifted for small business owners over the last few years. It wasn’t just the pandemic that shook things up—technology and how we use it also changed. Thanks to the internet, you can reach your customers in more places than ever before. It powers the…

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…

5 reasons using QR codes for business is a win

5 reasons using QR codes for business is a win

Look around next time you’re at a restaurant. There’s a growing probability that somewhere on your table will be a card, or maybe a sticker glued to the tabletop, with a QR code on it. Use your smartphone to read the code. You now have the full menu on your device—no…

What are internet speeds?

What are internet speeds?

Do you have a need for speed? If you’re into gaming, use a lot of IoT technology, or everyone in your household wants to stream a different show simultaneously, you might wonder if your internet speed is fast enough. Maybe you’re paying for 80 Mbps but…

6 reasons why fiber internet is the best internet for gaming

6 reasons why fiber internet is the best internet for gaming

Long loading times. Ping. Lag. Each word is enough to send a shiver down any gamer’s spine. For the best gaming experience, you need internet that can keep up. While there are many options for internet service, they aren’t all created equal.  So, what’s actually…

5 steps for small businesses to do BYOD security right

5 steps for small businesses to do BYOD security right

While it has long been common practice in larger enterprises, bring your own device (BYOD) culture is rapidly gaining traction in small businesses. It’s all thanks to COVID-19 work-from-home directives and the explosion of mobile apps used in business. BYOD is…

The best online streaming service for you

The best online streaming service for you

When it comes to streaming, you probably already know about the big ones: Netflix, HBO Max, Disney +, AppleTV+, Amazon Prime Video, and Hulu. More and more streaming services are emerging all the time, too.  Over the last year or so, we’ve been able to add Paramount +…

Retail automation: Don’t forget the human factor

Retail automation: Don’t forget the human factor

You’ve probably already encountered it yourself, and it’s another reminder of how quickly technology is transforming our world. Automation has arrived at physical retail stores—even small ones. You use your smartphone to scan a QR code to learn more about a product’s…