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What is Frequency in Wi-Fi? 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz Bands, Explained
2.4 GHz vs. 5 GHz WiFi: Key Takeaways 2.4 GHz goes farther, 5 GHz goes faster. 2.4 GHz reaches across more of your home and handles walls better, but maxes out near 100 Mbps. 5 GHz runs up to about 1 Gbps over a shorter range. Put the devices you use most on 5 GHz.…
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Best Learning Apps to Keep Kids Busy All Summer
AN OVERVIEW OF BEST LEARNING APPS FOR KIDS Want one free app that works at any age? Download Khan Academy Kids. For reading, get Epic! For a first coding app, try codeSpark Academy. For news made for kids, go with News-O-Matic. To learn a language as a family, use Duolingo. Most paid apps include a…
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Race Communications Honored by City of Lancaster
Recognition highlights commitment to connectivity, jobs, and lasting investment LANCASTER, Calif. (June 25, 2026) Race Communications, a leading 100% fiber-to-the-home provider, was honored by the City of Lancaster for the company’s collaboration and steady support of the community. Since connecting the first Race customers in 2023, Race has grown to serve a majority of the…
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Race Communications Advances Fiber Network Expansion to Atwater Customers
100% fiber internet now live in Atwater Atwater, Calif. (June 23, 2026) – Race Communications, leading provider of fiber-to-the-home services, is continuing to expand service availability throughout Atwater. With construction progressing and service now live, Atwater’s initial construction areas are now connected to Race’s high-speed fiber network, delivering symmetrical upload and download speeds designed to…
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How Much Internet Speed Does a Small Business Need?
The short answer Most small businesses need between 100 Mbps and 1 Gbps (1,000 Mbps) of internet speed, depending on team size and how much your work depends on the connection. Here is a quick guide: Solo or 1–3 people, light use (email, browsing, card payments): 100–300 Mbps Small team, everyday cloud work (video calls,…
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Can You Have Two Routers in One House? Why It Slows Your Wi-Fi
Key Takeaways Two routers running at the same time usually make your Wi-Fi worse, not better. They broadcast on the same channels and interfere with each other, which causes slow speeds, buffering, and dropped connections. The fix in most homes is quick: unplug the second router and restart your devices. So you’ve got two routers in one house,…
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Race Communications Kicks Off Madera Construction, Rolling Out All-Fiber Infrastructure
MADERA, CA. (June 10, 2026) – Race Communications is advancing connectivity in Madera with the construction of its 100% fiber optic network now underway. Designed to expand access to high-speed, multigigabit internet, Race – California’s leading independently owned 100% fiber-to-the-home provider – will soon power more than 9,000 households and businesses throughout Madera. Expanding rapidly…
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How to Get Ethernet in Another Room: 7 Ways to Extend Your Wired Connection
The Quick Answer To get wired internet in another room, you have three main options: run an ethernet cable from your router for the best speed and reliability, use a powerline adapter that sends the signal over your home’s electrical wiring, or use a MoCA adapter that uses your existing coax cables. If the room…
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What’s the Best Type of Internet for You? A Complete 2026 Guide
Best type of internet: key takeaways Fiber internet is the best type of internet for most households today, with symmetrical speeds up to 10 Gbps and the most reliable connection available. Cable internet is the most common alternative, offering fast downloads but slower uploads and shared bandwidth that dips during peak hours. 5G home internet…
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What Internet Speed Do I Need to Work From Home? (2026 Guide)
Work from home internet speeds: key takeaways 100 Mbps is usually enough for one person working from home with standard office tasks like email, video calls, and cloud apps. Upload speed matters more than download speed for video calls, screen sharing, and file uploads — but most plans short-change you on uploads. Your job type…
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