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The Fine Print: Avoiding Common Traps with Home Internet Contracts
Like most customers for home internet, you’ve probably been bombarded with advertisements and marketing materials from internet companies promising you fast, reliable internet service at seemingly low prices. Unfortunately, in many cases, the devil is in the details—or at least the fine print. That’s where you’ll discover that many internet companies cap your monthly data, […]
Don’t Lose to Lag: A Gamer’s Guide to Latency and Ping
When you’re in the midst of an intense match, every millisecond counts. But your lightning-fast reflexes don’t do much good if your internet connection can’t keep up! In today’s blog, we’re talking about the secret sauce for a flawless online gaming experience: low latency and ping. (Spoiler alert: You’re about to discover why gamers in […]
Four Reasons Local Businesses Need Fiber
In today’s global economy, every minute and every dollar counts for small businesses. Whether you’re logging on for a videoconference with a prospect or running an e-commerce business, you’ll need fast, reliable internet to get the job done. At DE Fastlink, we deliver the very best internet available to small and midsize businesses in our […]
Sign up for our Streaming and Smart Home Learning Labs
Back by popular demand, we are hosting two Streaming and Smart Home Learning Labs in March! You have two options to attend: We will be at Crestview Baptist Church in Petal on March 14 from 9 – 11:30 a.m. and in Waynesboro at First State Bank’s Training Center on March 19 from 9 – 11:30 […]
Netflix Farming Simulator 23 Teaches Kids (and Adults) About Farming
When most people think of Netflix, they immediately recall nights of binging TV series and movies at the touch of a button. But there are other benefits that accompany a Netflix subscription, too, including gaming. And we’re especially delighted about a fun farming mobile game included with Netflix that informs as much as it entertains: […]
Five Reasons to Break Up With Your Current Internet Provider
Sluggish speeds, data caps, hidden fees, and poor customer service? It’s not you, it’s them. Today, we’re highlighting five signs you should break up with your current internet provider—and hook up with DE Fastlink’s high-speed fiber internet service instead! Reason #1: Your Internet Just Doesn’t Have the Speed to Keep Up with You If you’re […]
How to Prepare for (and Ace!) Your Next Virtual Job Interview
Virtual interviewing is becoming more and more common in today’s job market. While remote interviewing may be more convenient, the distance and technical difficulties can be awkward, or even jarring, to would-be applicants. Fortunately, there are tips from interviewing experts that prospective job seekers can use to get through—and even nail—a virtual job interview. […]
Survive Winter Temps the “Smart” Way
Winter is upon us—and with it are cold temperatures. While parts of the country are lovely in winter, there’s no escaping the fact that colder temperatures and bleak weather can take their toll. Wintry weather also brings higher energy expenses. Home heating units often pump out warm air constantly just to keep the house comfortable—and […]
Fiber Internet Increases Home Values
Move over kitchens and bathrooms–fiber has moved up on the must-have list for homebuyers. Now more than ever before, people want to work, learn, and access telehealth applications from home. Modern lifestyles require modern internet powered by a fiber network. In fact, a 2023 study showed that fiber-delivered internet access could increase a home’s value […]