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Fiber Internet Increases Home Values

Sep 29, 2021 |

In the wake of COVID-19, more people than ever before want to work, learn, and access telehealth applications from home. Modern lifestyles require modern internet powered by a fiber network—and homebuyers know it. In fact, a 2015 study showed that fiber-delivered internet access could increase a home’s value by up to 3.1%. And that was before a pandemic increased the demand for fast, reliable home internet.  What’s the Data Saying? The 2015 study, conducted by experts from the University...

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The Best Ways to Stream NFL Games For the 2021-22 Season

Sep 10, 2021 |

Not long ago, football fans had to keep cable just to watch their favorite teams—but not anymore. You can now access all your favorite sports content by subscribing to a live TV streaming service instead. But how do you know which service is right for you? Start by taking stock of your priorities, like the days and times you prefer to watch, the content you want to access, and your anticipated budget. You may need more than one streaming platform to catch every game this year. The NFL Network,...

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At Home Learning Strategies

At Home Learning Strategies

Sep 9, 2020 | ,

This school year will certainly put a lot of stress on parents, who must unexpectedly navigate the virtual learning landscape on top of their jobs and other responsibilities. How do you keep students, who would prefer to think of the new school year as an extension of summer break, focused on learning? In addition to having fast and reliable internet from Northcentral Connect to power all of your devices, here are a few other strategies to help your students excel during these at-home learning...

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Online Learning Safety Tips

Online Learning Safety Tips

Sep 4, 2020 |

It’s back-to-school time -- but with a twist that families have never experienced before.  Online learning is this year’s “new normal” meaning school kids will spend more time than ever before on laptops and other devices, engaging with teachers and fellow students. So what’s a parent to do to keep their students safe during school hours and beyond Some school systems are issuing laptops and other devices to students that include built-in filters to keep kids safe. Count yourself lucky if...

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Understanding Speed Test Results

Understanding Speed Test Results

Jul 28, 2020 |

Testing the speed of your internet connection is easy, but it’s also easy to misunderstand the results. Your devices — TVs, routers, smartphones, laptops, desktops, etc. — have different capabilities, and you can get different results on each one, even while using the same internet connection.

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