Cornerstone Group © 2023 YOU CAN’T BUY HAPPINESS, BUT YOU CAN BUY LOCAL You may have seen this message shared on social media platforms. It certainly offers food for thought: “When you’re supporting small businesses, you’re not helping a CEO buy a third vacation home. You’re helping a little girl get dance lessons, a little boy get his team jersey, a mom put food on the table, a dad pay a mortgage, or a student pay for college.” Small businesses are the heart of America, and for them to keep pumping, they need our support. This is achieved when community residents place a high value on keeping small businesses healthy and are committed to buying goods and services locally whenever possible. Supporting small businesses goes far beyond helping their owners, since they in turn donate to local charities, sports teams, and other causes. Simply put, communities need strong independent businesses to thrive. Colo Telephone Company and CIB believe in the power of support on a local level, which is why we strive to purchase locally sourced products, partner with local vendors, and give back to our communities through donations and volunteering. Given how much technology changes over time, it’s not surprising that what was once true no longer applies, or that people get confused by technical jargon. To clear things up, we’re setting the record straight on a few Wi-Fi myths. Myth: If several people in our home are downloading, then our Wi-Fi will slow to a crawl. Older Wi-Fi technology couldn’t cope with multiple devices downloading, gaming, or streaming at the same time. However, today’s routers and access points are designed to help mitigate this using multiple antennas and band steering. Myth: 5GHz is always better than 2.4GHz. Which band is better depends on your Wi-Fi needs. If you want better range, use 2.4 GHz. If you need higher performance or speed, use the 5GHz band. The 5GHz band, which is the newer of the two, has the potential to cut through network clutter and interference to maximize network performance, which means 5GHz will be better for things like reducing game lag. Myth: My device won’t connect to Wi-Fi, so there must be a problem with my internet. While there are scenarios where this might be the case, such as a neighborhood-wide internet outage, there are other potential connection issues. For example, if you have a device that won’t connect to Wi-Fi, start by focusing your efforts on that device. The solution could be as simple as turning the device off and back on. If you’re experiencing issues with your internet service from us, please contact our office before unplugging any equipment. Unplugging/rebooting a router wipes the logs that we would need to troubleshoot. All of our internet plans come with BLAST Managed Wi-Fi to optimize your network experience. It includes: • GigaSpire BLAST router with Wi-Fi 6 technology • CommandIQ app for convenient network management • ProtectIQ service to shield connected devices from malware and intrusion If you’d like advanced parental controls, you can add ExperienceIQ service for $8.00/mo. Call Colo Telephone Company at 641-377-2202 or CIB at 888-377-0067 to learn more. DISPELLING MYTHS ABOUT HOME WI-FI NETWORKS
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