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Are you a concerned parent wondering how you can protect your child online? SkyBest Internet Guardian is the easy-to-implement answer to your problem. As a parent, with SkyBest Internet Guardian you will get parental control and computer monitoring! With parental controls you can block websites…

Megabits vs. Gigabits How are broadband speeds measured? Internet speeds are measured in bits per second (bps). One Kilobit travels at a speed of one thousand bits per second, one Megabit travels at a speed of one million bits per second, and one Gigabit travels at a speed of one billion bits per…

What is Amazon Sidewalk? Amazon Sidewalk is a feature built into and has recently launched on your Amazon devices (such as your echo or ring doorbell) that turns them into a small connection hub for other devices, referred to as bridges, to use enabling the smart home to extend beyond Wi-Fi…

What you need to know about Streaming TV What is streaming TV? Streaming TV is a way of watching TV through the internet. So to be able to do this you will need a device that can be connected to our reliable and fast SkyBest internet like a smart TV, Roku, or Amazon Fire device. Click here to find…

How customizing an Internet, TV and Phone package can give you exactly what you want while saving you time and money. In today’s day and age, we all want the same thing – to save time and money. SkyLine/SkyBest is here to help you do just that with our variety of bundle packages! Bundling your…

Is Fiber-Optic or Satellite Better? You may have recently heard about some new companies trying to bring Satellite internet to your area. There are many reasons why Satellite internet is seen as a “last resort” for internet service. Keep reading to find out why, when given the chance, you should…

And why you may need one. What is a Speed Test? A speed test is an easy way to see how fast your internet is working and how quickly information is being transmitted over the internet. Using a speed test will also inform you of both the upload and download speed. With SkyBest symmetrical internet,…

Do I Need a Home Security System? Home security systems are more important than ever. Read on to find out what you gain when you invest in home security. Burglar Deterrent According to alarms.org homes without a security system are 300% more likely to be burglarized. The same website also states…

According to the FTC, in 2019 the average loss of money per scam phone call was $1,000 for those who did not quickly hang up. Scammers are sneaky and good at tricking you out of your money. Here are a few scams to be on the lookout for this year: Fake Debt Collectors will call you pretending to…

SkyLine/SkyBest is proud to provide fiber-optic technologies to many communities located in this region of northwest North Carolina. The map below illustrates how concentrated fiber connectivity is readily available in this corner of the state. SkyLine’s fiber investment across its network over the…

Mashed Potatoes’ Second Coming 3 cups cold mashed potatoes 1 tablespoon sour cream 1/3 cup Herbdacious 2/3 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt 2 8-ounce packs of sliced bacon 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter Directions In a large bowl, mix…

10 Ways you can Support Local Businesses during COVID-19 Shop online – Many businesses already have an online presence whether that is a full-blown website or through social media. Look them up! See what they are offering and make your purchases without leaving the safety of your home. Purchase…