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How Fiber Internet Improves Online Learning

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Fiber Internet home school online learning

These days the Internet is not just about staying in touch with family or streaming movies and music. It is about how we learn. Gone are the days of that single-spaced notebook paper — replaced with Google Chromebooks and personal laptops. According to data from the National Center for Education Statistics and the US Department of Education in 2022, the enrollment numbers of hybrid and distance-only students at traditional universities grew by record amounts. On the flip side, enrollment in public schools decreased as many parents instead chose homeschooling or private education. The trends show that online learning tactics have become the new norm.

Fiber Internet and Your Home Theater

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With its unparalleled reliability, fiber optic Internet is the best option for turning your home into your home theater. The BiG GiG Fiber Network provides download and upload speeds of up to 1,000 Mbps, or 1 GiG. According to CNET, the average household subscribes to an Internet service of 25 Mbps. One GiG is 40x faster than that! Imagine that you’re sitting down with the family to watch a movie, only to find out you have to wait 30 minutes for it to download. Your popcorn will get cold. With a fiber Internet connection, that download takes less than 30 seconds.

Tips and Tech for Working From Home

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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 full-time. So how can you work from home effectively? The keys to successful remote working are a good Internet connection, the right combination of tools and technology, and a healthy work-life balance. Pants are optional.

Giving Back to the Communities We Serve

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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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Exploring Whidbey Island By Bus is Free!

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Whether you are visiting from off-island or a resident of “The Rock,” you can take advantage of Island Transit’s free bus service. Yes, you heard correctly, “FREE BUS SERVICE!” You can use any Park & Rides locations, and bus stops to hop aboard to explore all the beautiful viewpoints, tasty eateries, and local shops. It’s …

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Tips for Raising Privacy Savvy Kids

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There is no end to the ways scammers will try to steal personal information, and that includes targeting children online. It’s important for the adults in their lives to take proactive steps to stay safe online. Beef Up Your Passwords: The longer, more complex the password, the harder it is to crack! Use special characters, …

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

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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

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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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Langley Painter Mary McGinnis Creates Directory Cover Art

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Each Fall in late October, Whidbey Telecom produces a new phone book directory. The directory serves as a resource for finding local services, businesses, residents, and community hotlines, all in one easy-to-use print and online resource.  “We enjoy searching for an artist to create the new cover each year,” states Julia Henny, Co-CEO of Whidbey …

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Ready For a New Security System?

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Whether home or away, you want to know that your home is secure. Home security systems can be complex, but they don’t have to be. At Whidbey Telecom, we try to keep it simple. With new smart security and home devices being introduced all the time, it can be difficult to keep up with all of the options. Plus, installation can be a big challenge to getting everything …

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How Do Your Devices Affect Your Internet Speed?

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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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