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  • Race Communications Accelerates Major California Expansion

    Race Communications Accelerates Major California Expansion

    California’s leading privately held 100% fiber provider invests over $200M in 25+ markets San Francisco, CA. (March 26, 2026) – Race Communications, California’s leading privately held 100% fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) provider, is accelerating a major expansion across key regions of the state including San Joaquin Valley, Sacramento Valley, San Diego County, and Southern California. Backed by…

  • 10G vs 5G: Don’t Confuse 10 Gigabits with Fifth Generation

    10G vs 5G: Don’t Confuse 10 Gigabits with Fifth Generation

    Key Takeaways Key Takeaways 🔤 5G and 10G use the same letter but mean completely different things. 5G = the 5th generation of cellular networks. 10G = 10 Gigabits per second of internet speed. 📡 5G is a wireless cellular technology — it runs through cell towers. It’s great on your phone. It’s inconsistent at…

  • 5G Home Internet vs Fiber: Which One is Best For You?

    5G Home Internet vs Fiber: Which One is Best For You?

    ⚡ Key Takeaways ✅ Fiber is usually the better choice for most homes because it offers faster, more consistent speeds and stronger reliability than 5G home internet. 📶 5G home internet can be a solid alternative if fiber isn’t available, especially when you live close to a 5G tower and want easy setup. ⚡ Fiber…

  • Is Gigabit Internet Worth It in 2026? Speeds, Costs & Benefits

    Is Gigabit Internet Worth It in 2026? Speeds, Costs & Benefits

    ⚡ Key Takeaways ✅ Gigabit internet is worth it for most households in 2026 — especially families, remote workers, gamers, and smart home users. 📶 1 Gbps = 1,000 Mbps — roughly 3× faster than the average U.S. home internet connection today. 🏠 The average U.S. home has 17–25 connected devices. Gigabit gives your network…

  • Internet Providers in Chico, CA: Plans, Prices & Availability

    Key takeaways Chico has two fiber internet providers, Race Communications and AT&T Fiber, plus Xfinity cable and T-Mobile 5G Home Internet. None of the four covers the whole city yet. Advertised starting prices for the lowest widely available plan run from about $35 to $50/mo across these four providers, before promotions or any required add-on…

  • Internet Providers in Lancaster, CA: Plans, Prices & Availability

    Internet Providers in Lancaster, CA: Plans, Prices & Availability

    The short version Lancaster has three wired internet networks reaching most of the city, and two of them are fiber optic. Fastest Race Communications. Symmetrical fiber internet up to 10 Gbps, the quickest tier sold in Lancaster. Widest Spectrum. Cable, reaching most addresses in the city. Downloads are quick, uploads trail well behind. Also fiber…

  • Race Communications vs Spectrum: Which One is Best for You? [2025]

    Race Communications vs Spectrum: Which One is Best for You? [2025]

    Race Communications and Spectrum both provide high-speed internet in several California communities, but they differ sharply in network technology, upload speeds, and long-term performance. This guide is designed for California residents comparing Race Communications vs Spectrum in communities where both providers operate, including: Desert Hot Springs, Farmersville, Golden Hills, Lancaster, Mojave, Palmdale, Phelan, Porterville, Rancho Santa Fe, Tehachapi,…

  • [2026] Race Communications vs Xfinity: Which ISP is Better?

    [2026] Race Communications vs Xfinity: Which ISP is Better?

    Key takeaways: Race Communications vs Xfinity: which one should you choose? In California communities where both are available, Race Communications is usually the better choice in 2026 for households that value fiber infrastructure, symmetrical speeds, and local customer support.  Xfinity remains a viable alternative for customers who prioritize long-term price locks and standardized nationwide plans, but it relies…

  • 10 Tech-Powered Ways to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions (With a Little Help from Fiber Internet)

    10 Tech-Powered Ways to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions (With a Little Help from Fiber Internet)

    Fiber internet helps New Year’s resolutions stick by enabling reliable streaming, real-time syncing, and lag-free use of fitness, budgeting, learning, and wellness apps. New year, new you … but how do you make those resolutions stick? It turns out you’re not alone if your goals tend to fizzle by February. The most common resolutions each…

  • Your Guide to the Race CommandIQ App

    Your Guide to the Race CommandIQ App

    At Race, we believe an internet provider should offer more than a fast connection. In today’s world, where nearly everything in your home depends on Wi-Fi, your ISP should also help make your online experience safer, simpler, and smarter. Delivering fast fiber internet is only part of our job. The rest is giving you the tools to take…