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Looking Beyond Meta: Top Social Media Alternatives
With recent concerns about security and privacy in Meta apps, and the conversation about the future of freedom of speech is on everyone’s mind. Social media users and enthusiasts are now looking for options beyond Meta’s offerings. Here are a few suggestions of platforms focused on building community and grouped by what they’re good for: …
The Power of Community – Buying Local
In today’s world of online shopping and big-box stores, it’s easy to forget the impact of our purchasing decisions. But here at Whidbey Telecom, we believe that supporting local businesses is essential to the health and vitality of our community. When you choose to buy local, you’re not just making a purchase; you’re investing in …
Bring the Sounds of the Sea to Your Home
The Bush Point Hydrophone Project supported by Whidbey Telecom Imagine being able to tune in to the mysterious world beneath the waves without leaving your home! The Orca Network makes this possible thanks to their hosted Bush Point hydrophone. This hydrophone system allows you to tune in from anywhere with an internet connection! This unique opportunity allows you to hear …
Why You Need Fiber Internet
In today’s rapidly evolving world, the necessity of a robust and reliable internet connection cannot be overstated. With your home now serving as the office, the classroom, the movie theater, and even the medical clinic, fiber is the best internet solution to meet your household’s dynamic needs. Fiber internet gives you unlimited bandwidth, unmatched reliability, and symmetrical uploads and downloads that other broadband solutions simply cannot match.
Whidbey Telecom Recognized as a Smart Rural Community Showcase Award Winner
Whidbey Telecom Honored with 2024 NTCA Smart Rural Community (SRC) Showcase Award Whidbey Telecom is proud to announce that it has been honored with the prestigious NTCA Smart Rural Community (SRC) Showcase Award for 2024. This national recognition highlights Whidbey Telecom’s innovative and collaborative efforts within the local community. NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association announced the …
Why You Need More Than 1 Gbps Broadband
Do you love streaming movies, playing games, video chatting, and working from home? Do you have multiple devices connected to the internet at the same time? Do you want to enjoy the best online experience without any lag, buffering, or interruptions? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you need more than 1 Gbps broadband!
