From Inside Your Home to Outside, altafiber Has You Covered

Having high-speed internet is crucial when it comes to enabling remote work and learning, supporting a connected lifestyle, and enhancing smart home capabilities. 

Whether you're gearing up to go back to the classroom, engaging in virtual learning, or working from home, fast connections are essential for online meetings, uploading/downloading large files, and using online learning platforms. Connecting numerous smart home devices also requires ample bandwidth to ensure smooth and responsive operation.

What is bandwidth? 

Bandwidth is like an expressway: The more bandwidth you have, the more lanes there are—and the faster everyone can go! Bandwidth is measured in megabits per second (Mbps), with 8 megabits equaling one megabyte. A byte is typically used to indicate the size of a file. That means it takes about 8 seconds to download a 1MB file.

So, how much bandwidth do you need? It depends on what kind of online activity you and others in your household engage in most often.

When choosing the right internet speed for your household, it’s important to consider how many people and devices are in your home and what kind of activities they’ll be doing. Utilize resources like the FCC’s Broadband Speed guide to tally up your estimated peak usage. Once you have your total, check to see which plans meet your needs.

The good news? There are plenty of options—altafiber offers internet plans up to 3 Gbps—so you can always adjust based on your needs.

Tech Is a Must-Have for the School Year

Tech is a necessity when it comes to the school year — smart devices can help make your daily life easier and more enjoyable. Below is a list of our tech devices that you, your kids, or siblings need to rock the school year. 

1. Google Nest Doorbell
   

   This wire-free doorbell works with every home, dorm, or apartment. The installation is simple and easy. This allows you to check in on your front door, your dog, or back door from anywhere thanks to smart alerts and other 
   features.

2. Microsoft Surface Go 3
   

   This 2-in-1 laptop and tablet combo is perfect for keeping up with school. It is great for taking notes, has a 1080p HD camera, and has the option for LTE advance so you can take it anywhere.

3. iPad Air
   

   The all-new iPad Air is more versatile than ever. The stunning 10.9” Liquid Retina display lets you see photos, watch videos, and play games in vivid, true-to-life detail.

4. Sonos Roam + Charger

   Bring top tier sound to your dorm, apartment or house this semester. This Bluetooth speaker gives you 10 hours of playback & recharge with the custom designed wireless charger. This speaker is the size of your hand but brings the sound of a full size speaker. 

5. AirPods Pro

   Zone in on your schoolwork with the AirPods’ noise cancellation feature — you can now avoid distractions and optimize your study time. Besides, what’s better than walking across campus playing your favorite podcast or song?

Watch how the Hensley Family takes full advantage of their altafiber service inside and outside of their home. 

If you are interested in transforming your dorm, apartment, or house into a smart home, turn to our trained representatives at altafiber! Check out these above devices and plenty more at any of your local altafiber stores. Financing is available up to 24 months of interest-free installment billing. 

Click here to see the closest store to you to sign up for service or explore more smart devices.