Jennifer Wilkins 
Whether you work remotely for your side hustle or you have decided to do a little social distancing and work from home, technology has to be your friend, not foe. The keys to successful remote working are a good internet connection and the right combination of apps. Share the load. File sharing is critical for …
Many of us have suddenly become homeschooling parents, and that’s frankly quite terrifying! My children have always gone to public school and we’ve always been fortunate to have caring, attentive teachers. And now I realize that the little gifts of appreciation we give them once a year aren’t enough. A $20 coffee card? I should …
Your home is getting smarter and smarter. Not just computers and smartphones, but everything seems to be connected to the internet now: clocks, speakers, lights, TVs, doorbells, cameras, vacuums. The list goes on. Nearly everything in your home can be connected to the internet and be remotely controlled with a mobile device. Smart home devices provide convenience, especially …
We all agree that Whidbey Island is an amazing place to live and work. We also agree that it can get pretty cold and grey in the winter! Sometimes you just want to be someplace warm. Whether you’re “flying south” for the winter, closing up your summer residence, or just planning to be away for a sun break, you’ll want to keep your home …
The internet isn’t all about Twitter and cat videos. It’s about doctors researching new techniques and coordinating records to save lives. It’s about local farmers acquiring national data on crops and supply and demand. It’s about students studying other countries and expanding their knowledge beyond the pages of a textbook. It’s about you reading interesting blog …
You’re doing a lot more with your internet today—social networking, videoconferencing, connecting smart homes, and uploading and downloading pictures and video. Fiber-optic internet provides enough bandwidth to do all these things and more, and at blazing-fast speeds! This need for better connectivity is what drives us to bring fiber-optic internet to homes and businesses throughout …
Every day, more and more Americans are “cutting the cable,” choosing to stream their TV content rather than using traditional cable services. In fact, most of us stream to some degree already. Perhaps you have DIRECTV, but you also use Netflix. You’re already streaming, and most likely you have everything you need to cut that …
It may seem intimidating to shop for that tech lover in your family. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. We’re all a bunch of tech geeks here at Whidbey Telecom. We admit, we get downright giddy when new and interesting technology hits the market. And really, who doesn’t love a good gadget? We’ve come up …
At Whidbey Telecom, we are passionate about innovation and community. As a local provider, we’re invested in more than just expanding our next-generation broadband network. We’re committed to making a positive difference in our communities. By keeping jobs here, supporting our schools, and donating to community nonprofits, we are investing in our future. In celebrating community and empowering …
The holidays are officially here and they look a little different with COVID-19 this year. We might be guilty of playing a Christmas tune or two already. We’ve been googling sweet potato recipes, and boxes of decorations are emerging from storage early to brighten up the season. The holidays are a time for dazzling decorations, …
It’s quite the conundrum. People move to rural areas to get away from big city life, even though metropolitan areas typically have more employment opportunities. So how can you work that big city job without having to leave the comfort of your cozy home? Telecommuting could be the answer. Since the Pandemic closed many offices …
High speed internet is as important to your child’s education as that #2 pencil. With fiber optic internet, students can download assignments, upload homework, and connect with classmates and instructors around the world. It enables off-site learning, cooperative programs, access to global resources, and multimedia exercises. All of which wouldn’t be possible without fast and …
