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Fiber vs Cable Vs DSL

Is There Really a Difference between Fiber Internet and DSL or Cable?

By Sean / April 11, 2023 /

Heck yes, there is! Fiber internet is broadband connectivity that is fiber-fast! Fiber internet uses light to optimize connectivity and user experience. Light, you say? Yes! Fiber optic technology transports data at approximately 70% of the speed of light. This speed reduces lag and the buffering wheel of doom. Today we are going to take…

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What the Heck Is Streaming?

By Luminate / January 11, 2023 /

There was a time when, if you wanted to watch a movie or television program on your TV, you’d turn it on, wait for the picture tube to warm up, and then you’d be able to watch what was available. You were also limited by the power of your antenna, the strength of the signal…

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What can fiber internet do for me?

By Luminate / January 6, 2023 /

You’ve heard a lot of talk about Fiber Internet, but do you really know what it can do for you? Sure, it’s faster and will make your connection far more reliable and convenient. But do you know the other ways it will help? Here are a few things you may not know about Fiber: Fiber…

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Volunteering

By Luminate / January 6, 2023 /

Volunteering Builds Muscles, Connections and Communities “How wonderful is it that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” -Anne Frank We all have the power to change the world. Like a single stone dropped into a pond, one small action ripples out to create a much larger impact. If you’re…

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