Posts by Stephanie Franz

Television in Rural Wisconsin: Why Streaming Services Are a Game-Changer For decades, television in Wisconsin’s countryside was dominated by satellite dishes and basic cable packages. These services filled a gap in communities where over-the-air signals struggled to reach, and local stations were sparse. Providers like Dish Network and DirecTV became household names, not because they…

Lifesaving Connections: How Fiber Internet Strengthens Rural Emergency Services Connecting our community isn’t just about faster downloads or better streaming. It’s also about supporting the dedicated individuals who keep us safe: our local emergency services. From paramedics and firefighters to dispatchers and law enforcement, in moments of crisis, reliable communication is non-negotiable. That’s where fiber-optic…

Upload vs Download: The Truth About Speeds and Equipment Changes When most people think about internet speed, they picture a high megabit-per-second rating attached to their service. Something like “1 Gig” or “500 Mbps”. That number almost always refers to download speed, or how fast your devices can pull information from the internet. It impacts…

How Telemedicine and High Speed Internet Are Revolutionizing Rural Access to Medical Care In recent years, telemedicine—healthcare delivered virtually through digital tools like video calls and online platforms—has emerged as a transformative force in the healthcare industry. The potential of this technology is only now being realized thanks to one critical factor: reliable internet access.…

The Economic Impact and Development Of The Internet: A Digital Revolution The internet has come a long way since the very beginning, transforming a niche communication tool into a global network that influences every aspect of modern life. From reshaping economies to nurturing innovation, the internet has had a profound impact on economic development worldwide.…

How Better Connectivity is Transforming Rural Wisconsin In the past, rural Wisconsin farmers faced many challenges that their urban counterparts didn’t—limited access to resources, slow or unreliable internet, and a lack of advanced agricultural technologies. However, in recent years, advancements in broadband internet technology and digital connectivity have transformed the agriculture in the state. Today,…