How Fiber Internet Improves Online Learning

Fiber Internet home school online learning

From video chats with teachers to digital textbooks to turning in homework over email, education requires fast, reliable Internet. With the speed and reliability of The BiG GiG Fiber Network, your child can have the best digital and distance learning experience possible.

Fiber Internet and Your Home Theater

The good news for people who live in rural communities like ours — or those who simply prefer the comfort of the couch — is that it’s never been easier to watch movies, shows and musical performances from home. Between online streaming platforms, video subscription services, and a multitude of websites, there is more content to watch than one person could see in a lifetime.

Tips and Tech for Working From Home

Working from home tools and technology

The trend of working from home began as a necessary safety precaution for many. Now it’s become the new norm. According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, office occupancy in the U.S. stands at 40-60% of pre-Covid levels. That means many office workers are still working remotely in some capacity, whether hybrid or …

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Giving Back to the Communities We Serve

The past 2 years have been an exciting time of growth for your local Whidbey Telecom team. We have secured grants to expand The BiG GiG® Fiber Network in Point Roberts and South and Central Whidbey Island, and we have been growing our team of local experts to help with the expansion. As excited as …

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The BiG GiG Fiber Network coming to more homes on Whidbey Island

Whidbey Telecom to receive Infrastructure Acceleration Grant Award to expand The BiG GiG Fiber Network® to more homes on Whidbey Island. The Washington State Broadband Office has announced funding for 13 construction projects that will deliver reliable, high-speed Internet access in 14 communities when completed. The $145 million in Broadband Infrastructure Acceleration grants move Washington …

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Grant Award Paves the Way for Fiber to Homes in Point Roberts

Whidbey Telecom Receives $1 Million USDA Grant to Expand Fiber to Homes in Point Roberts. On December 16, 2021, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that Whidbey Telecom was awarded a $1 million Community Connect Grant to connect underserved residents and businesses to high-speed broadband Internet in Point Roberts, Washington. This USDA …

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Deck the Halls with WiFi: Tips on Maximizing Your Internet During the Holidays

The holidays are a time for connecting with friends and family. They’re also a time for browsing recipes for tasty treats, online shopping, and creating and sending Christmas cards. Research shows that our internet usage tends to be higher than normal during the holidays, especially during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas. Do your children …

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Hot Topic: WiFi Hotspots

If you’ve ever tried to answer an email or surf the web from your mobile device in public, chances are you connected to a WiFi hotspot. Not only is this connection highly convenient, you also didn’t have to use your smartphone’s data. Not surprisingly, public WiFi hotspots are becoming an essential part of public infrastructure—especially …

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How Do Your Devices Affect Your Internet Speed?

Nowadays it feels like everything connects to the internet in some way—from computers and smartphones to baby monitors and security cameras. All these devices in your home share your bandwidth. Every device on your network decreases your bandwidth a portion, especially over WiFi.  Think of it like traffic on the highway. During rush hour when there’s a lot of traffic, …

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How to Recognize and Avoid Spam and Phishing Emails

Spam email is annoying at best. At worst, it can include scam offers or malicious computer viruses that cost you time and money. The FTC reports a significant increase in email scams and phishing attacks. Cyber criminals are also targeting remote work technologies, such as video conferencing services. A remote worker’s home network is likely …

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Behind the Lines: Get To Know Your Local Support Team

Whidbey Telecom is, and always has been, committed to providing high-quality customer care to the communities we serve. When you contact us, whether by phone or online, you are interacting with your neighbors. Your customer service reps and technical support team live and work in the communities we serve. Technical Support is available 24/7 to …

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