Keeping it Local: Shop Whidbey on Small Business Saturday

The holidays are officially here and they look a little different with COVID-19 this year. We might be guilty of playing a Christmas tune or two already. We’ve been googling sweet potato recipes, and boxes of decorations are emerging from storage early to brighten up the season. The holidays are a time for dazzling decorations, …

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Work Where You Live: Helpful Tips for Telecommuting

It’s quite the conundrum. People move to rural areas to get away from big city life, even though metropolitan areas typically have more employment opportunities. So how can you work that big city job without having to leave the comfort of your cozy home? Telecommuting could be the answer. Since the Pandemic closed many offices …

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Learning at the Speed of Light: Top 5 Ways Fiber Internet Improves Education

High speed internet is as important to your child’s education as that #2 pencil. With fiber optic internet, students can download assignments, upload homework, and connect with classmates and instructors around the world. It enables off-site learning, cooperative programs, access to global resources, and multimedia exercises. All of which wouldn’t be possible without fast and …

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Neighbor to Neighbor: Strengthening Our Community Ties

Whidbey Telecom food drive giving back

Here at Whidbey Telecom, we believe that being local is the most important aspect of our business. Like you, we live here, attend the same local festivals, visit the same parks, and our children attend the same schools. That’s why we believe in giving back. We had the pleasure of helping with several community service …

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The Importance of a Landline Phone

Landline Telephone

With so many choices and methods to communicate, we sometimes get asked, “How important it is to keep an active landline phone?” While cutting expenses may be a priority in your household, here are some vital and compelling reasons why keeping your landline is more important than you might think. Buried lines. Our network is …

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A Whale of a Good Time: Whale Watching on Whidbey Island

We’ve got whales, and we get to celebrate them! Whale watching on Whidbey Island starts in March every year. You can join in the excitement and anticipation during the Welcome the Whales Parade and Festival in Langley. Even if the whales are busy elsewhere, it’s a good opportunity to have fun, hang out with friends, and …

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