Top Tips to Protect Yourself From Phishing

July 13, 2022

Not so fun fact: over 90% of ransomware attacks are delivered via malicious email. Phishing emails are becoming harder to spot, with well-written ones making it past even the most observant recipients. Follow these tips to protect yourself an your business. Phishing emails may look like they’re from a company you know or trust. Make […]

Three Tips for a Better Gaming Experience

July 6, 2022

Raise your hand if you have a gamer in your house. We know that your little humans, especially the teenage ones, are often using the internet for gaming. We’ve all been there – with multiple people on the internet at the same time, lagging and slow speeds can happen. When that occurs in the middle […]

July Business Spotlight: Frond Design Studios

June 29, 2022

This month’s Business Spotlight is on Frond Design Studios. Frond Design Studios began in 2012 with a mission to put fine art into fabric design. Stephanie Brandenburg began hand-painting all of her fabric designs about five years before she started her own company. The fabric industry for quilting and sewing is driven by a diverse […]

Benefits of a Guest Network for your Business

June 13, 2022

When visiting a business, many customers want one thing – to connect to a free Wi-Fi service. Having access to free Wi-Fi improves relationships with customers. It also helps with your network security. Read below our top reasons how having a guest network can benefit your business. Improved network security: Allowing visitors to use a Wi-Fi […]

Why Upload Speed Matters

June 7, 2022

When deciding on an internet plan, most people focus on the download speed without giving much thought to upload. That’s not surprising given that internet service providers often only advertise download speed because their upload speed is minimal in comparison. However, upload speed has become increasingly important for how you use the internet. First, let’s […]

June Business Spotlight: Dan and Debbie’s Creamery

May 27, 2022

This month’s Business Spotlight is on Dan and Debbie’s Creamery After nearly 25 years of milking cows, first-generation dairy farmers Dan and Debbie Takes of rural Ely expanded their small dairy farm by adding a production facility and farm-to-market store. Together with four of their six children, in 2016 their value added creamery opened as Dan […]

May Business Spotlight : LaMere Family Travel

April 28, 2022

This month’s Business Spotlight is on LaMere Family Travel. No matter where your final destination is, LaMere Family Travel can cover all the details. You deserve to have a worry-free trip wherever you go. Let LaMere Family Travel plan your next adventure! Owner David LaMere has been in the industry for over 22 years and […]

What is fiber, and how does it benefit me?

April 14, 2022

South Slope is bringing fiber optic technology to homes and businesses in Oxford, but why is this important? Business Development Manager, Bre Horstman, shares helpful information about fiber and why it’s essential for businesses. For more information about our latest network expansion, read Building Fiber Network in Rural Oxford.

April Business Spotlight : iGYM

March 30, 2022

This month’s Business Spotlight is on iGYM. iGYM is a locally-owned gym that first opened in 2013 in Cedar Rapids. From the success of their first location, they opened a second gym in 2016 and recently opened a third in Tiffin. Their mission is to provide health and fitness for EVERY.BODY. iGYM is a health […]

Get Discounted Phone or Internet Service with Lifeline

March 8, 2022

Access to affordable voice and internet service is vital to stay connected in today’s world. People need these services to connect with healthcare providers, potential employers, educational programs, and loved ones. Affordable service remains a challenge for many low-income consumers. The federal Lifeline program helps close the gap for these consumers by offering a monthly […]