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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Summer was made for muddy shoes and late mornings. Give a child enough unstructured time, and boredom has a way of turning into something creative and fun. But somewhere during that summer break between June and August, a familiar pattern tends to creep in. The devices come out, the hours disappear, and suddenly it’s dinnertime […]
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Most homes and businesses run on a single WiFi network. When someone asks for the password, we usually hand it over without thinking twice. But that one password may also give them access to the same network your laptops, smart devices, work files, and security systems use every day. FAQ What is a guest WiFi […]
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Hosting a virtual game night is a fun and easy way to stay connected with friends and family—especially when everyone is spread out in different places. Whether you’re catching up with old friends or planning a weekend activity for family, virtual game nights make it easy to spend quality time together without anyone leaving home. […]
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The average home has more connected devices than ever before. In fact, according to a 2025 “How We Home” report released by Vivint, 85 percent of homeowners use at least one smart home device. As homeowners add more devices, the risk of cybersecurity threats rises with them. Every device running on your network is a […]
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For years, cable was the best internet option available for many Oregon homes. And for a long time, it worked well enough. But “well enough” becomes a problem when you’re working from home, attending a telehealth appointment, gaming online, or trying to stream a movie with your family on a Friday night. Cable internet wasn’t […]
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It’s this time of year that we see a subtle shift from “nice to have” to “need to have” connectivity. This increase in demand for reliable internet is part of why DFN is working tirelessly to bring fiber to our community. For most, gone are the days of waking up to a blanket of white […]
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Our cell phones give us the modern convenience of access to emergency services almost anywhere. But, in the case of an emergency, first responders may arrive without knowing who you are, your medical conditions, or who to call. You can store emergency information in the form of a digital medical ID on your mobile device, […]
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These days, spam comes in many forms, from robocalls, to scam texts, to junk email, all trying to reach your phone or inbox. You may feel that you’re receiving more spam than legitimate communications anymore. And with new tactics that are often based in AI-generated content, it’s more important than ever to take action to […]
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We all get 24 hours in a day, but only a handful of them feel like they’re truly ours. After seven hours of sleep and a full workday, most adults end up with just 7 to 9 hours left for everything else, including meals, chores, hobbies, family time, or simply catching our breath. Now here’s […]
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