Mid Century Fiber

Hollywood has been making films for decades predicting what the future will look like in regards to our relationship with technology. Whether it’s having robots as maids, a smart home that wants to become part of the family, or a computer system that takes over the world, there’s usually a negative connotation in regards to the growing power of what technology can do. However, the year 2017 may be the year that it all changes. Home automation, which is the ability to control items around the house with a push of a button or voice command, is in the future - it’s a matter of educating society on how we can benefit from all the technological advances. Save Time Currently, there are a plethora of products on the market that, if installed into your home, could make life ten times easier for you and your family. From security systems to controlling your heating and cooling system, we now hold the capability of controlling our home in the palm of our hand - quite literally. Havi...

Storytelling as a form of entertainment has been around for centuries, and it’s something that will continue to evolve. From plays to photographs to film, we value the art form and how technology has made everything so accessible. Television has been around for the last few decades, but now the future is here: OTT. What is OTT? You might be asking yourself: what in the world is OTT? It stands for Over The Top, and it’s one of the newest ways for you to receive your favorite shows and movies. Unlike other services like traditional cable or satellite, OTT delivers film and TV content through the internet. What are the uses of OTT? It may seem like a lot to take in, but many services that consumers use actually would benefit from OTT. If you are a subscriber to Netflix, Hulu, HBO Now or Amazon Prime, all of these services use streaming to bring your favorite shows and movies to you.  Why should you switch? Each consumer has different uses and needs when it comes to ...

Over the past several years, we have seen plenty of attention given to the home of the future – or the Smart Home. What once was a crazy sci-fi fantasy has now entered the mainstream of our everyday lives. Homeowners are now able to communicate remotely with various home systems through their computer, tablet, or smartphone.  As fiber cable providers , we are often asked what applications within the Smart Home require fiber technology. This new technology called Fiber to the Home (FTTH) provides the homeowner substantially higher bandwidth capacity and increased speed.  But why does it matter for the Smart Home?  Defining Smart Home Technology A Smart Home uses fiber technology and connectivity to monitor various home functions. They provide the homeowner with detailed information regarding what is happening inside the home. Some of these home processes might include: Home automation –  This technology enables the homeowner to control various appliances (i.e...