Count the things in your home that need to charge. Phones, tablets, laptops, a power bank in a drawer, a drill on the workbench, a robot vacuum under the couch, maybe an e-bike in the garage. Ten years ago, that list was short. These days, it keeps growing. Fire risks and safety measurements have changed […]
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When storms are in the forecast, most people reach for flashlights and batteries. Some may grab a surge protector for the television, too. Those things are important in storm prep, but they only cover part of what you need. Your digital preparedness is also vital, including your ability to reach family and get information when […]
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More internet companies are using the word “fiber” in their ads. You may see phrases like “fiber fast” or “fiber speeds.” But some of these companies do not run fiber optic cable all the way to your home. Knowing what these words mean can help you understand what you are buying before you sign a […]
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Investment will bring fiber internet to 4,490 additional homes across 24 Oregon communities. Roseburg, Ore. — September 2026 — Douglas Fast Net (DFN) has been awarded a $31.576 million contract through Oregon’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program to expand high-speed fiber internet access to 4,490 additional homes across rural communities in Douglas, Coos […]
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How DFN uses fully connectorized solutions to get fiber to their customers faster Douglas Fast Net (DFN), a subsidiary of Douglas Electric Cooperative, serves customers in central Oregon’s Douglas, Coos, and Lane counties. Their broad serving area stretches from the Oregon coast to the hills and mountains of rural Oregon, including cities like Roseburg and […]
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There’s nothing better than recommending a service you know and trust—especially when everyone benefits. If you’ve been enjoying fast, reliable internet from Douglas Fast Net (DFN), why not share your experience? With our Refer a Friend Program, you can help a friend, neighbor, or family member get connected while you both earn a $50 bill […]
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When the cord-cutting movement first began, it was with the idea that you could break free from your cable company and wave goodbye to all those hidden fees. You’d be saving a small fortune by paying just for what you wanted to watch. For many, the exodus did exactly that. It felt like a victory […]
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The arrival of late summer brings a familiar shift in energy. There are new routines to establish, fresh school supplies to gather, and for many families, a major set of tech decisions to navigate. The modern classroom requires modern tools, but walking into an electronics store or browsing online can quickly lead to feature overload […]
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Internet problems always seem to happen at the worst possible time. Whether you’re in the middle of a work call, helping with homework, or just trying to unwind at the end of the day, a dropped connection is genuinely disruptive. The good news is that most issues can be resolved quickly, and you don’t have […]
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Starlink was built to serve a specific situation: providing connectivity to places where no high-speed option existed. For addresses that didn’t have options like fiber, it filled a gap. But built for places with no other option is a very different standard than the right choice when options exist. If fiber is now available at […]
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