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House fires can be caused by many unpredicted items in the home. Heaters, electrical equipment, faulty wiring, and lighting fixtures all have the potential to cause a devastating fire. The majority of homes have smoke detectors, but only have the ability to alert you if someone is home. With a…

The mountains face freezing temperatures during the winter months that can pose as a risk to your home. Damage to your home from water can be a tremendous expense. In fact, burst pipes are one of the most common causes of property damage during frigid weather and can cause thousands in water damage…

The cornerstone of any small business is communication. Whether it is answering customer calls or keeping employees connected on the road, communication is of the upmost importance. Business phone systems can be customized to fit your needs. Here are five ways your business could benefit: Combine…

Have you ever been trying to FaceTime with family and you have trouble connecting? Or once you are connected, they can see you but your connection is too slow to see them? If so, then your upload is speed lacking: When deciding on internet speed, most people pay close attention to download speed…

SkyLine/SkyBest High-Speed Internet customers: Your online security is very important to us. Please take note of the recent FBI announcement regarding home and office routers. In light of this announcement, we recommend the following steps be completed: Reboot your router by simply unplugging the…

Over the last several weeks, we have seen numerous reports of spam/phishing emails that appear to come from SkyLine/SkyBest. These emails are not legitimate, and we strongly encourage you to avoid selecting links or responding in any way. The primary purpose of these unsolicited messages is to extract personal information from unknowing consumers...

Do I need a security system for my home? This is an important question for any homeowner to consider. If you live in an area with a low crime rate and great neighbors, you may be quick to assume that the answer is no. However, today’s security systems offer more than burglar protection. One of the…

Have you ever wondered why you’re charged a certain amount for your TV package? We’ll try to help you understand the make-up of your monthly TV bill. Your monthly bill has two big costs. The first is the cost to provide service, which includes installation costs, maintaining and upgrading our…

And understanding how corded phones work. Why Do I Need a Corded Landline Phone? A landline provides a number of benefits that a mobile phone can’t. (To know more about why, read our blog Top 5 Reasons to Have a Landline.) But did you know that when it comes to choosing equipment, you should pick a…

Get Secure Check the security settings of each of your teen’s accounts and talk about the importance of keeping their profiles private. Take time to discuss with them why their profile should only visible to friends they have chosen to accept. Disable location services and geo-tagging of photos,…

And the benefits of ParentProtect from SkyBest How do I know if my parent is ready for SkyBest Medical Alert Service? My 95 year old grandmother once referred to her neighbor in the nursing home as the "old woman who lives two doors down." It goes to show that no one likes to perceive themselves as…

In a world focused on fast-moving and portable technology, it is easy to feel like having a landline in your home is simply archaic. The days of sitting by the phone waiting for your friend to call or begging your sibling to hurry up and get off the phone so that you can use it seem like almost an…