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Six Websites to Help You Find a Remote Job

September 17, 2023

More Americans are working remotely from home than ever before. From the convenience of the at-home office, to the lack of a commute (and mind-numbing traffic), to the savings on gasoline, to the ability to more easily look after children (and pets), the benefits of remote work keep adding up! Vastly improved and faster internet technology—especially fiber internet, like Alpine Communications’ advanced fiber network—have made working from home more reliable and efficient. And fiber’s high upload speeds and generous bandwidth make video conference calling far clearer than other forms of internet.

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“Don’t Click That Link!”(10 Signs You’re About to Be Scammed)

September 14, 2023

At Alpine Communications, we take your online safety and security extremely seriously. But our technicians and online security experts can’t do it all. Nor can they watch out for scams that might hit your email account, social media feed, texts or web browser. You need to be vigilant as well. Below we discuss ten signs that you are about to be scammed. As you will see, some of these signs are more obvious, while others can be cleverly sneaky about persuading you to “just click right now.” With even a little knowledge and some extra caution, you can avoid most scams, while enjoying Alpine Communications’ fast and reliable fiber internet with greater confidence.

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How to Create Healthy Tech Habits This School Year

September 7, 2023

With the kids back in school for another year of learning and extracurricular activities, it’s time for parents to set new schedules and routines for managing their family’s work and school obligations. As you’re setting intentions for a new school year, we’re here to help you create healthy tech habits for you and your kids. Though Alpine Communications’ high-speed fiber network delivers the fastest, most reliable internet you and your children can enjoy, we know there is more to life than just online time! To help parents plan and prioritize, we’ve assembled this handy guide to developing healthy tech habits for their kids this school year.

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Connecting Community Anchor Institutions: Why Local Matters

September 4, 2023

At Alpine Communications, we’re proud to be known around Elkader and surrounding areas as the best internet provider for residents and businesses. But did you know that we also support a third group with our high-speed fiber internet network? Today, we’re taking a moment to celebrate local community anchor institutions. Read on to learn more about this important group—and how, as a local company ourselves, Alpine Communications is committed to keeping them connected.

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10-Digit Dialing: What You Need to Know

August 29, 2023

You’ve probably heard through the grapevine that 10-digit dialing will soon be required when making a phone call just about everywhere in the United States. But if you’ve been wondering what 10-digit dialing is and why it’s about to be necessary where you live—and what, if anything, you need to do about it—you’re not alone!

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Six Smart Exercise Devices and Equipment for At-Home Workouts

August 23, 2023

Eleven minutes a day. Recent research indicates that all you need of moderate-to-vigorous exercise to see marked improvements in your health! But given the busy lives most of us lead these days, even getting that amount of exercise can prove a challenge. Fortunately, modern technology makes it easier than ever to get an invigorating and stress-relieving workout from home. And with the rise of smart home technology, exercise at home is more rigorous and effective than ever.

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Fortnite: What Parents Need to Know

August 17, 2023

If you’re a parent and you haven’t been asked by your kids to download Fortnite yet, chances are you will very soon! Fortnite is one of the most popular online video games of all time, and gamers of all ages can’t seem to get enough of it. Its rich replayability, genial graphics, and brilliant blend of savvy strategy and intense action have captivated many millions of people around the world—including very likely, your own children.

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Little-Known Features that Come with Your Netflix Subscription

July 23, 2023

From its start as a DVD rental delivery service to its modern-day standing as movie and TV series production powerhouse, Netflix is one of the world's most iconic entertainment brands. Its ever-changing library of streaming titles provides countless hours of binge time, as well as award-winning exclusive content. And with fiber internet from Alpine Communications, you can enjoy it all without buffering, freezing, or crashing! But Netflix subscribers have access to other perks and benefits beyond its vast selection of films and shows. Read below to learn some of the other benefits of a Netflix subscription that you can take advantage of today!

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Fiber Is for the Future: 3 Tech Trends that Will Demand More Bandwidth

July 16, 2023

In a span of just a few decades, our world has witnessed a technological revolution that has transformed the way we live, work, and communicate. From the advent of personal computers and the internet to the rise of smartphones and cloud computing, technology has developed rapidly in our lifetime. But with each innovation comes a need for more internet bandwidth that can handle the increase in data usage. That’s why the dial-up connection that powered your home just fine in the 90’s simply can’t cut it now that your house is full of smart TVs, smart home assistants, smartphones, tablets, and computers. Today’s digital ecosystem demands far more bandwidth than ever before. Traditional copper-based networks, which weren’t originally designed to deliver internet, are already struggling to keep up with the surging traffic. That’s why Alpine Communications is proud to offer fiber internet, the only technology built for internet and with plenty of room to continue scaling up bandwidth for homes and businesses.

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New Broadband Property Reports Answer Questions for Homebuyers and Agents

July 13, 2023

When it comes to home features, there’s nearly one that just about every homebuyer agrees they want, and it’s not an in-ground pool, wood-burning fireplace, or even a fenced-in backyard. It’s fast, reliable internet—specifically, fiber. Unfortunately, not all homes have access to modern internet technology. That’s why fiber internet has been shown to increase a home’s value and listing price by an average of 3%! Whether you’re on the hunt for a new home or looking to get more for your listing, Broadband Property Reports can help. Read on to learn more about what a Broadband Property Report is, how to read it, and how it can help make all the difference in your next home sale or purchase!

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