Category: News
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The New 369 Area Code is Coming to the California 707 Area Code Region
To ensure a continuing supply of telephone numbers, the California Public Utilities Commission has approved an all-services overlay for the 707 area code region. The 707 area code serves all or portions of Del Norte, Glenn, Humboldt, Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, Solano, Sonoma, Tehama, and Trinity counties, and encompasses cities such as American Canyon, Arcata,…
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Race Communications Supports Mentoring with a Silver Sponsorship of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area
In April of 2022, Race CEO Raul Alcaraz paused during his board meeting to see an email plea from his outside counsel, a former Big Brother Big Sister board member. The email asked if Race could be a corporate sponsor of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area Gala. The non-profit mentoring organization was one…
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How the CASF is Bridging the Digital Divide
Since 2008 the California Public Utilities Commission has helped bridge the digital divide through the use of the California Advanced Services Fund (CASF). This fund has helped bring broadband to underserved and unserved communities throughout the state of California. Since its inception, the program has funded a variety of broadband projects, including several fiber-based, gigabit…
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‘Tis the season! Watch out for these scams!
Scams aren’t new; they’ve been around for decades. With technological advances and the rise of the Internet, scams have gotten more elaborate and convincing. They are used to con the most unsuspecting and vulnerable among us. Most of us have heard of the more common cons out there, such as claims of false inheritances as…
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Thinking About Breaking Out Your Shovel?
Calling 811 can save you some trouble! Race Communications recently experienced a major interruption in service throughout California due to a cut fiber line. Cut fiber lines tend to occur during this time of year as this glorious warm weather is a great motivator when it comes to getting home-improvement projects done! Whether you’re finally…
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Race COVID-19 Notice
March 17, 2020 Dear Valued Race Customer, The Health and Safety of our employees and customers remains our top priority here at Race. We continue to closely monitor the State and Federal updates and have our staff in direct communication with the CPUC and State CIO offices. Our State is adapting and changing on a…
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Secure Your Home The Wireless Way
Home security is an area in which secure, high-speed internet from Race really shines, by providing the reliable, robust connectivity needed between you, your home, and first responders—whether you’re actually home or not. Thinking of upgrading to wireless security? Consider some basic choices, including whether to go with do-it-yourself kits or professionally installed systems. Expect…
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How Disney’s Hulu Takeover Affects You
There have been so many media mergers and deals lately that it can be hard to keep them all straight, much less figure out how they actually affect you. One of the more recent announcements revealed that Disney is taking total control of Hulu, a popular streaming service loved by cord cutters and binge watchers.…
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Race works to #ClearTheList in CA.
For the past week, the hashtag clear the list has been trending on social media. #ClearTheList works to provide teachers with much-needed classroom goods. Teachers everywhere are sharing their wishlists asking for some help for the new school year. Last year, Race Communications hosted backpack giveaways in two of our markets. This year, our company…
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Rancho Santa Fe is live!
Race Communications completed the first in-home installation on the RSF Connect network. The installation was completed on July 17th, less than one year after HP Communications began construction. The excitement was palpable as the first speed test showed speeds of over 950Mbps! Race representatives are actively reaching out to homeowners who have inquired that live…