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  • How Much Internet Speed Does a Small Business Need?

    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,…

  • Can You Have Two Routers in One House? Why It Slows Your Wi-Fi

    Can You Have Two Routers in One House? Why It Slows Your Wi-Fi

    Key Takeaways Yes, you can have two routers in one house, but running both at once usually causes more problems than it solves. Two routers broadcasting Wi-Fi in the same home interfere with each other, which leads to slow speeds, buffering, and dropped connections. The fix in most homes is quick: unplug the second router…

  • Race Communications Kicks Off Madera Construction, Rolling Out All-Fiber Infrastructure

    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…

  • How to Get Ethernet in Another Room: 7 Ways to Extend Your Wired Connection

    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…

  • What Internet Speed Do I Need to Work From Home? (2026 Guide)

    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…

  • Race Communications Plans & Internet Speeds, Explained

    Race Communications Plans & Internet Speeds, Explained

    Race Plans in a Nutshell Quick Summary Race Plans in a Nutshell Not sure which plan to pick? Here is the short version. Every Race plan includes free installation, a free router, unlimited data, no contracts, and symmetrical upload and download speeds. Plan Speed Best for Internet 500 500 Mbps Smaller households and lighter everyday…

  • Xbox Download Speed Slow but Internet Fast: Try These 8 Tested Solutions

    Xbox Download Speed Slow but Internet Fast: Try These 8 Tested Solutions

    Xbox Download Speed Slow but Internet Fast: Key Takeaways Slow Xbox downloads despite fast internet are usually caused by Wi-Fi interference, background apps, DNS bottlenecks, or Microsoft server congestion — not your ISP. The fastest fixes: switch to a wired Ethernet connection, close background games, and restart your router. Changing your DNS to Google (8.8.8.8)…

  • Race Communications vs Frontier: Which Fiber Internet Service Provider is Better? [2026]

    Race Communications vs Frontier: Which Fiber Internet Service Provider is Better? [2026]

    Key Takeaways Both Race and Frontier offer 100% fiber (FTTH), symmetrical speeds, unlimited data, an included router, and no annual contracts in the communities where they compete. Race’s top speed is 10 Gbps. Frontier’s top speed is 7 Gbps. Race has no early termination fees. Frontier can charge up to $100 if you cancel during…

  • Should You Bundle Internet, TV & Mobile Service? Read This First

    Should You Bundle Internet, TV & Mobile Service? Read This First

    Key Takeaways Bundling internet with mobile or TV doesn’t automatically save you money — the value depends on what’s included and whether each service is worth having on its own. Mobile + internet bundles from large carriers often require their cable or DSL infrastructure. If that means giving up fiber, the discount may cost more…

  • Upload vs Download Speed: What’s the Difference?

    Upload vs Download Speed: What’s the Difference?

    Key Takeaways Download speed is how fast data comes to you — streaming, browsing, and loading apps. Upload speed is how fast you send data out — video calls, gaming, file backups, and posts. Most traditional plans are asymmetrical — built to favor downloads, leaving upload speeds far behind. Cable and DSL plans often allocate…