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Smartphones & Homes: Where to Next?

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...

How To Get Fiber Into Your Neighborhood

Fiber technology is one of the best ways to experience watching your favorite shows and movies, listening to your music, and downloading documents at a pace that keeps up with your busy schedule. It’s the next big up-and-coming resource that is going to take the world by storm. So, how do you get it? How do you implement fiber technology into your neighborhood?    Mid Century Fiber is here to help.  Gather Interest In order to begin our work, Mid Century Fiber takes time to connect with different communities in the area to gather interest. A certain amount of people must express an interest in being a part of a fiberhood before any steps are taken. Our goal is to have at least 35% of your neighborhood expressing interest.      2. Sign-Up Once we hit our interest goal, we then begin the sign-up phase. That same 35% of the neighborhood, and hopefully more, must then officially sign-up to be a part of the fiberhood. The more people we have sign...

3 Ways Fiber Technology Can Help You Grow Your Small Business

When it comes to the internet, everything is all about fast, stress-free connection. If you’re a small business owner, having a reliable internet connection can be crucial for running your business successfully. Fortunately, with fiber technology that goes up to 1 gig internet speed, there are several benefits that help with a running a small business. Faster Downloads Whether you’re a one-man show working out of your home or part of a small team, having access to reliable, quality internet is a huge factor when it comes it comes to running a successful business. With the majority of banking, processing, ordering, and communication happening via Internet, you need internet that can keep up with the fast-paced environment of a small business. Having the ability have faster downloads and uploads keeps you on track and is one less thing for you to worry about.  Cheaper Prices We understand that as a small business owner, being smart with your money is vital. Nowadays...

Fiber Technology: Making Life Easier For You

As the technology world progresses, it’s important that you are given the tools to keep up with the times and take advantage of all the benefits that the internet has to offer. With ability to find out any information with the click of a button, watch any movie or you wish, and even begin to dive into the world of virtual reality, wouldn’t you like to have the most reliable and dependable streaming network? That’s where fiber technology comes in: a way for you to work, learn, and play all with a fast and dependable Internet connection with speeds up to 1 Gig. For Business In today’s modern world, no matter what type of business you run, you need an internet plan that works as hard as you and your employees do. If you were to switch over to using fiber technology, your business would be able to keep up with the growing demands of large files, cloud services, and other business applications. Mid Century Fiber offers business internet plans along with local customer support ...

Four Things You Can Do Better With Fiber Technology

In 2016, there were over 3 billion Internet users online at any given time. As that number has increased year after year, so has the demand for fast, reliable internet. Fiber technology is a new and improved way to enjoy the knowledge and fun the internet has to offer. Here the are top four things you can do better with Fiber Technology: Streaming Are you an avid Netflix user? Or maybe it’s Amazon Prime, Hulu, or HBO Now. If you have any subscriptions to the these companies, fiber technology can help you save money and keep your favorite shows and movies going nonstop with minimal interruptions. Gaming Are you sick of glitchy internet that keeps you from winning your games? With fiber technology, our different speed and bandwidth options provide you with services that can make a gamer’s dream come true. With a better internet connection comes better communication with fellow players and ultimately a greater gaming experience. Schooling It’s the worst when your internet do...

Over The Top TV Streaming

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 ...

What Smart Home Applications Require Fiber?

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...