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8 Elements that Make the Best Internet for Gaming
Whether you play racing games, first-shooter, MOBAs (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena), or other games- having the best internet for gaming is a must. You can have the best graphics card or hardware on the market, but without the internet, it’s impossible to play online games well, let alone live stream your gameplay. Gamers who don’t…
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How to Boost Slow Internet: 12 Simple Fixes
Do you know how to boost slow internet? It’s an understanding we should all keep in our back pocket in case our internet slows to a crawl. With the rise in working from home, gaming, and virtual learning, we can’t afford to experience lags and internet outages. Having a good understanding of common causes and…
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Here’s What Causes Lag in Games (& How to Fix It)
Key Takeaways – What causes lag in games Key Takeaways 🎮 Lag isn’t random — it has specific, identifiable causes. Most in-game lag comes down to high latency, insufficient bandwidth, a weak wireless connection, or an overworked graphics card. Each has its own fix. 📡 Ping rate is the number that matters most for online…
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Gigabit vs Gigabyte: Why is Everything So Confusing?
Do you get confused when you hear gigabit vs gigabyte? What about megabits versus megabytes? Do you scratch your head when you see abbreviations such as Mbps or MB? You are not alone if your answer is “Yes” to any of these questions. These terms can be confusing, especially for those who live in unserved…
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Does Your Business Need Direct Internet Access or Business Broadband?
All modern companies rely on network technology to get their work done. After all, most communication happens online and we store data on cloud services. Businesses shouldn’t leave their choice of internet type to chance. After all, the right network can help your business increase productivity, improve ROI, and even reduce security risks. Conversely, if…
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What is the Digital Divide and How Can We Bridge It?
The digital divide has come to the center of attention during the last two years. The pandemic exposed the gaps in internet service with the need to work from home and go to school virtually. As a result, it’s more apparent that the internet has become a must-have for our daily lives. However, many people…
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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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Race Communications Acquires Bright Fiber Network with CPUC Approval
Today, the California Public Utilities Commission (Commission) voted to approve the purchase of Bright Fiber Network, Inc. (Bright Fiber) by Race Telecommunications, Inc. (Race), giving the green light to a $26.8 million fiber-to-the-home build, servicing 1,941 households in western Nevada County. The project was approved with a unanimous 4-0 vote. The original Commission California Advanced…
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Rancho Santa Fe Selects Race Communications for Fiber Internet Project
After months of careful planning and collaboration, the Rancho Santa Fe Association has selected Race Communications as the new preferred internet provider. The San Francisco-based company is a pure fiber-to-the-home provider with active projects across California. “We are very excited to be selected as the preferred provider for the Covenant of Rancho Santa Fe and…
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Race Communications Expands with New Tehachapi Office
We have officially moved in! Race has expanded our team with a new office in Tehachapi that opened on February 26th, 2018. We are so appreciative of all our customers in the greater Tehachapi area who made it possible for us to expand. We’re excited to grow deeper ties with the community and offer new…
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