Fixed Internet vs. Satellite for Rural Internet Access

Fixed Internet vs. Satellite for Rural Internet Access

In the past when rural homes or businesses wanted internet access, their only option was satellite service. While it was quick and easy to install, the downside was incredibly slow service resulting from data being transmitted to and from an orbiting satellite. As...
New tower upgrades coming to Herald West, Acampo

New tower upgrades coming to Herald West, Acampo

The good news just keeps rolling in and we’re happy to share the progress of our latest technology and equipment improvements. The 4G LTE upgrades we announced last month for the Herald East tower have been completed and local Softcom customers are sending us positive...
Turning our competitors’ mistakes into our successes

Turning our competitors’ mistakes into our successes

There’s an old saying that instead of looking at something as a mistake, look at it as an opportunity to make something even better. It’s no secret that we are constantly looking for ways to improve the quality of our service – and sometimes we’ve found that they best...
Tower upgrades open door for more customers and better service

Tower upgrades open door for more customers and better service

[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]If you live in the Herald or Acampo area, we’ve got great news! Upgrades to several of our towers in the area means that in addition to improving the strength and reliability of our service, we can now provide...
Ready to stream? Now is the perfect time to cut the cord

Ready to stream? Now is the perfect time to cut the cord

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”10″]If you’ve been hesitating to cut the cord and start streaming, now’s the time to jump in. Deals from streaming services such as DIRECTV NOW, YouTube TV, Hulu and Amazon Prime, in addition to stable...
Overcoming a serious problem for rural internet users

Overcoming a serious problem for rural internet users

Even though we live in a time where virtual reality is becoming commonplace and people are buying tickets to Mars, it’s hard to believe that there still exists a “digital divide” between rural and urban areas when it comes to internet access. According to the Wall...