Tag: Gigabit internet
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Are We Ready for the Metaverse Broadband Infrastructure?
When Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company was rebranding as Meta in October 2021, he introduced the concept of the Metaverse to a larger audience. And while the Metaverse was around before Zuckerberg, the world has only now started to engage in a slew of online debates about its potential adoption. The…
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A Visual Guide: Placing Your Race Order
We’ve done our research, received permits, and completed construction. Now it’s time to place your Race order. With all the excitement that comes with opening a new zone, we get a lot of questions regarding how to place an order at Race. Here’s how you can place an order at Race Communications: Call our sales…
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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…
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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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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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What Goes Into Construction of a Fiber Network? The Basics, Phases, and Beyond!
There is so much that goes into the construction of fiber networks. It’s a complex process that requires work long before that first shovel hits the ground. We touched on the process briefly when we explained the entire process of getting fiber internet to your city. But today, we’re diving deep into fiber construction and…
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What is Fiber Internet?
What is Fiber Internet? Is it really that much better than DSL, Cable, or Satellite internet services? Fiber Internet is growing in popularity. The technology has become the gold standard for fast, reliable, and high-quality internet. In this article, we explore how fiber internet works, its availability, benefits, and more. If you have found yourself…
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Race Communications opens in Tehachapi!
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 to all our customers in the greater Tehachapi area that made it possible for us to expand our office. We are excited to grow further ties to the community…
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Race Gigathon Rolled Out in Phelan
Residents of the Phelan, Piñon Hills and Oak Hills areas of San Bernardino County were in attendance for the 2nd “Gigafy Phelan” Town Hall as Race Communications rolled out it’s Race Gigathon, where residents can win prizes including 1 year of FREE internet service from Race. Project Update: Race has purchased property in the Phelan…
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Fighting Frontier – Race Responds to the challenge!
At the end of April, Frontier Communications submitted a challenge that would jeopardize Race Communications’ efforts in Phelan, CA. Their challenge was rejected by the CPUC, however this did not stop Frontier from trying to submit further comments. This morning, Race submitted its response and hopes that the CPUC will see the error in Frontier’s…