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October 19, 2021

How Does Fiber Service Get to Your HOA Neighborhood?

Before we click the fiber optic line into the back of your modem, it takes a long journey through many steps on its way to your home. Like any journey, a lot of planning goes into ensuring every step along the way.

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October 12, 2021

How Fiber Optic Cable is Made

While it may seem like magic or science fiction, fiber optic technology is very scientific and has been around for over half a century. But how does it work? How does glass become fiber optics? How can light transmit through a cable and reach its destination? (Hint: It’s not pixie dust and elves.)

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September 14, 2021

The Benefits of Streaming

Cable is quickly being replaced by streaming services that give subscribers even more options than ever imagined. How has streaming changed the viewer experience?

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September 7, 2021

Maximize Your Home Wi-Fi Experience

Here are some tips for home Wi-Fi setup, along with an explanation of how Plume’s mesh network magically optimizes itself and helps you manage all your devices seamlessly.

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August 2, 2021

How to Cut the Cord

Can you get rid of cable or satellite without sacrificing your favorite channels and limiting your sports and entertainment options? Absolutely. And it’s easier than you may think with so many streaming services and devices for your existing television.

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July 20, 2021

Mesh vs. Wi-Fi Extender: What's the Difference?

What do you do when a single router isn't strong enough to provide a solid Wi-Fi signal throughout your home? In the old days, you had to move your router to a more central location. However, with the invention of Wi-Fi extenders, the centralized router became less of an issue for spreading signal around the house by simply extending the original signal to the far reaches.

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July 19, 2021

Benefits of Fiber Over Copper

One question we are often asked is, “Why fiber?” It’s a fair question. Why does it matter how the internet gets to your home, so long as it does? But if you’ve ever experienced a slow internet connection, you know it matters. The type of cabling carrying the internet directly affects how fast it gets to you, which affects your online experience.

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