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Category: Fiber Internet

  • What is Fiber Internet? A Comprehensive Guide to Fiber‑Optic Broadband [2025]

    What is Fiber Internet? A Comprehensive Guide to Fiber‑Optic Broadband [2025]

    If you’ve ever typed “what is fiber internet” into Google, you’re in the right place. With so many choices (cable, DSL, satellite, and even 5G) it’s not always clear which type of internet is best for your home. That’s why we built this guide: to give you every answer you need about fiber internet, all…

  • Moving? Here’s How to Transfer Internet in 5 Easy Steps (+ Timeline Included)

    Moving? Here’s How to Transfer Internet in 5 Easy Steps (+ Timeline Included)

    Moving comes with a million little details: packing boxes, changing your address, setting up new utilities. Somewhere near the top of that list is figuring out how to transfer internet to your new home. Whether you’re moving across town or to another state, internet is one thing you don’t want to leave until the last…

  • Why Race Communications is the Internet You’ve Been Dreaming Of (With Real Customer Stories)

    Why Race Communications is the Internet You’ve Been Dreaming Of (With Real Customer Stories)

    Picture this: You’re about to stream your favorite show or jump on a video call with a loved one. No waiting for endless buffering or worrying about your connection dropping mid-conversation. That’s what internet service should be like: simple, reliable, and stress-free.  Unfortunately, for many, this isn’t the reality. Between surprise charges on your bill,…

  • Everything You Need to Know About Broadband Facts 

    Everything You Need to Know About Broadband Facts 

    In an effort to make internet service more transparent, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) introduced Broadband Facts: a standardized way for internet providers to share key details about their services. Much like the nutrition labels on food products, these broadband nutrition labels are designed to be simple, clear, and informative. As part of recent FCC…

  • What You Need to Know About Utility Easements

    What You Need to Know About Utility Easements

    If you’ve seen our trucks, cones, or crews working near your lawn and wondered, “Why are they digging up my yard?”, you’re not alone. As a fiber internet provider, we’re working hard to bring faster, more reliable internet to your neighborhood. That means we sometimes need to access utility easements: parts of your property that legally…

  • WiFi 5 vs WiFi 6: What’s the Difference?

    If you’re looking for a comprehensive guide to help you understand the ins and outs of WiFi 5 vs WiFi 6, you’ve come to the right place. WiFi is essential to our daily lives, powering everything from smartphones and laptops to smart homes and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. And as technology evolves, so does…

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

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

    Are you experiencing slow Xbox download speeds even though you’ve done a speed test and your internet connection seems okay? If so, you’re not alone. Many Xbox users have reported facing this frustrating issue.   In this blog post, we’ll discuss some tested solutions that can help improve your Xbox download speeds. Whether you’re trying to…

  • Why Is the Internet Slow on My Phone? (13 Tips to Boost Phone Internet Speed)

    Why Is the Internet Slow on My Phone? (13 Tips to Boost Phone Internet Speed)

    Ever found yourself asking, “Why is my internet so slow on my phone?” You’re not alone. After all, a fast internet connection on our smartphones isn’t just nice to have – it’s essential.   But don’t worry. We’re here to discover the common culprits of sluggish mobile data and Wi-Fi woes on iOS and Android devices.…

  • 9 Effective Tips to Improve Weak WiFi Signal Upstairs

    9 Effective Tips to Improve Weak WiFi Signal Upstairs

    Anyone who has ever tried to stream a video or do some online shopping from the comfort of their bed knows, a weak WiFi signal upstairs can be a major inconvenience. If you’re struggling with a spotty connection on the upper floors of your home, you’re not alone.   But fear not! There are some simple…

  • WiFi or Ethernet: Which One is Better?

    WiFi or Ethernet: Which One is Better?

    If you ever found yourself in a situation where you had to look up what can negatively affect internet speed, you probably came across the Ethernet, a hardwired connection, as a solution to slow speeds. Among WiFi alternatives, it’s the fastest, safest, and most reliable connection. But which one is better – WiFi or Ethernet? …