Back to School Internet Check-Up

Getting ready to return to school used to mean some new threads, a spiffy backpack, maybe an updated lunchbox

- and definitely school supplies. We used to get excited about a stylish notebook and a pencil case.

Nowadays when you say "notebook", it means an entirely different thing - like hundreds to thousand of dollars different - as in a Notebook Computer. It seems like each kid has a computer as part of their school supplies. This makes the annual prep for the upcoming school year a whole new level of stress for many households.

Are you preparing for physical school? Participating in on-line school or homeschooling? Maybe you are involved in a hybrid of the two. Whichever your family is gearing up for, one area of preparation you must consider is your internet connection.

Most folks assume the internet signal or data plan they have been using will be strong and stable enough to handle all the on-line classes, uploads / downloads, video views and zoom meetings their children may need to participate in. But seamless interaction with online sources will require a high-speed connection and reliable signal - and a company that is available to troubleshoot and address any issues -particularly if there are multiple children using the internet - and a parent working from home.

With a full house, you may have several tablets / notebooks in use, cell phones and TV's, but these simultaneous drains on the internet may not be using as many resources as the online curriculum. So first, take a look at:

The worst thing would be slow speeds and spotty connection just when everyone is depending on the internet to function smoothly.

Homeschooling / On-line School requires an Internet Service Provider with excellent quality

signal, high speed and high data caps or no data caps. If you live in rural areas, this is challenging as fiber / cable doesn't reach beyond neighborhoods (and in neighborhoods, the cable can become overloaded providing a sub-par and infinitely exasperating experience).

"If it wasn't glaringly clear before, the pandemic has confirmed the vital importance of a broadband internet connection—one that is reliable, affordable, and in some cases, simply available," says Jonathan Schwantes, senior policy counsel in Consumers Reports' Washington, D.C., office. "Unfortunately, far too many Americans lack access or are unable to afford broadband."

There are options now, thankfully, even for the most remote locations. Satellite options, Fixed Wireless, Fiber and cable (in some parts of town). How can you determine what is available where you are? How do you figure out which option that is available where you reside will work best for your needs?

Give us a call; we are experts. We can set you up with the best Back to School Internet to meet your needs for your location. It's what we do.

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