Cornerstone Group © 2023 What Will the Future Look Like With Fiber? Fiber-to-the-Home is the only technology that delivers enough bandwidth, reliably and at a low enough cost, tomeet the demands of the future. When you take a peek at what’s ahead, you’ll see amazing possibilities for fiber applications including: • Telehealth will give instant access to medical specialists via videoconferencing from the home, fitness center, or community room. This videoconferencing may be integrated with Internet-enabled diagnostic devices (such as blood pressure cuffs and respiration measurement), electronic medical records systems, online prescription services, and online appointment setting. • Community-based security systems will be stationed on light poles and buildings around neighborhoods. Consisting of linked IP video cameras and sensors, these systems could identify and track intruders as well as automatically notify owners, security companies, and the police. Fiber networks will support the broadcast and recording of extremely high-resolution photos that are more useful for deterring and apprehending intruders. • Arts and educational applications will use high-end video conferencing in community centers, outdoor areas, or children’s play centers. This will bring live performances, virtual museum tours, music lessons, book readings, and other interactive events into the community. Residents in small communities will be able to easily experience some of the benefits of big-city life. • Concierge and home-automation services will make residents’ lives more comfortable and convenient. For example, cameras will be able to recognize residents’ cars entering the community and alert parking attendants and security personnel, and then turn on lights and heating or air conditioning inside homes. Rainbow Communications is very excited about the future with fiber and is currently expanding our fiber-optic network. For an update on this project, see page 1. Everything’s Easier With a Local Business There are many community-centered reasons to buy local whenever possible. For example, when you choose to buy products or services from a local business, you’re supporting a local employer and helping to boost the local economy. You’re also enabling unique independent businesses to keep going, which is important since they add personality and appeal to the community. In addition, there are other easy-toappreciate reasons to buy local. When you choose a local business, it’s: • Easier to talk to a human being. Your call won’t be transferred to a faraway place. Instead, it will be answered by a local employee. • Easier to get responsive customer service. You can count on being treated well whenever there’s an issue to resolve. • Easier to enjoy the shopping experience. Isn’t it more fun to do business with a local owner or manager who clearly has a passion for what they do? Rainbow Communications encourages you to buy local and thanks you for choosing us, the local communications provider.
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