What is Gimme Fiber Day? (Nov. 4)

Thanks to its exceptional speed, reliability, and capacity to handle applications with high data demands, fiber internet has become increasingly popular in America. It powers our work and our play, elevating our video conferencing, streaming, and gaming experiences. Indeed, as of late 2023, fiber internet has simply exploded, with more than 50% of all U.S. […]

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Simple Tech and Online Safety Tips for Aging Parents

While new devices and technology are eagerly welcomed by tech-driven generations, older generations looking to “age in place” or live in senior communities are sometimes wary of or frustrated by tech—and understandably so! Navigating the web with confidence can allow aging parents to stay more connected with their families and friends across the world, but […]

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What is Lifeline?

In the 21st century, having access to fast, reliable internet is now just as essential to every household in America as telephone service was in the 20th century. But your neighbors at DFN also understand that many families struggle to pay household bills, especially with rising prices associated with global turmoil and economic uncertainty. Fortunately, […]

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Remembering the Canyonville Slide – 50 years later

Intro Today marks 50 years since one of the deadliest telecommunications accidents in our state – the Canyonville Slide. Nine men lost their lives while attempting to restore telephone service that incidentally played a crucial role in the rescue and recovery mission. While technology has changed tremendously in the past half century, nature is mercilessly […]

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Parental Settings for Smart TVs

If you’re like most parents, you may feel frustrated when something as innocent and simple as turning on your smart TV can display gory images from ads for horror movies or suggestions for suggestive—or even outright raunchy—content on the home screen before you even navigate to your preferred apps and platforms. While parental controls within […]

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