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Why your Internet may be slow & what speed you really need. Do you know what devices are using your bandwidth? It seems like an obvious question – and your answer is probably the usual suspects: your TV, your phone, your laptop and your smart watch. Although these may be your most used devices, a recent study by Internet Service Provider Ting found that majority of Americans significantly underestimate the Internet of Things (IoT) devices in their homes...

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Knowing the Good and the Bad of Broadband. Broadband Speed 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 second...

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Breaking Down Internet Terminology The Difference Between Wi-Fi & Broadband Many people know the basics of the Internet, and in general have a solid basis of understanding how it works. However, there can be a gap in understanding certain terminology and the specifics of the technology...

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Our Year in Review As the year is wrapping up, we’ve been reflecting on all that we’ve been up to in 2022.  From grants and growth to making connections and giving back, all that we’ve done has been driven by our mission: provide state of the art communications and technology solutions enabled by a culture of excellence in customer service...

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How This Tool can Keep Your Family Safe. What is SkyBest Internet Guardian? SkyBest Internet Guardian is a software available to SkyLine/SkyBest Internet customers that provides the ultimate protection for up to three computers in your home. Not only does it protect your computer from hackers and viruses, but it also provides access to parental controls to create certain restrictions for your family...

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Common Phishing Scams & How to Look Out for Them. Phishing Definition: The act of sending emails disguised as a reputable company or individual in order to convince the receiver to give up personal information such as credit card details, passwords and social security numbers. Phishing scams have been a cause for concern since the creation of email; however, the COVID-19 pandemic heightened both the frequency and severity of these scams to another level that can have devastating consequences for the victim if played out...

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Why You Should Support Small Businesses Yes, we may be biased, but we believe that the High Country has some of the best small business shopping available. From restaurants and coffee shops to boutiques and general stores, our corner of the state offers a wide variety of high quality, locally owned businesses...

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