Bandwidth Tests vs. Speed Tests
What do they actually measure? Many of us have used a website to test our Internet speed. And you may have noticed that the results of these speed tests vary and often do not match what you see on your bill. Why is this? It comes down to the difference between bandwidth and speed. (Yes Continue Reading
Test your Bandwidth with the YOUDUO app
How to test your bandwidth The YOUDUO app has many features to give you ease of control over your WiFi network and the devices that connect to it. Another useful feature is the Bandwidth Test, which allows you to measure the bandwidth connection coming into your router from DUO Broadband. What exactly is bandwidth and why Continue Reading
Congratulations to our recent retirees!
Johnna Popplewell (left) and Rhonda Wilkerson (right) celebrate their retirement. We recently celebrated the careers of two long-term DUO Broadband employees. We wish Johnna Popplewell and Rhonda Wilkerson all the best in their retirement! Thank you Johnna for 28 years of service. And thank you Rhonda for 27 years! Here are some photos from the Continue Reading
What exactly does a router do?
…and are they all the same? A router is what allows the Internet cable connected to your home communicate with your Internet devices, like your computer, or security cameras, or smart appliances. Today, most routers are wireless, broadcasting a WiFi signal a short distance inside —or outside— your home or business. This allows phones, smart Continue Reading
What is streaming?
So what exactly is streaming? …and why stream? Streaming is watching TV through the Internet — a growing trend that could very well be the future of all TV. The advantage of streaming is you can pause, save, resume, and skip when viewing. You can even binge watch an entire TV series at one sitting. Continue Reading
Introducing the YOU DUO Mobile App!
Take the mystery out of managing your WiFi! YOUDUO is a free App that allows you to manage your home or business Wi-Fi network from your mobile phone. When you have a GigaSpire BLAST Router from DUO, you can use this powerful and intuitive tool to get the most out of your WiFi and gain Continue Reading
Is there a gamer in the house?
Are you a gamer? Or, maybe your kids are… If the last video game you played was PacMan, or if you’ve never played video games at all, it might be hard to appreciate the appeal and requirements of today’s online gaming. Arcades are practically gone. Development of the Internet transformed everything. It allowed people to Continue Reading
What is a Smart Home?
And does your home need to be smarter? Smart Home is a general term that can refer to any number of features in a house that are Internet-enabled — with the purpose of making your life easier and your home more efficient. These can include turning on lights, monitoring security cameras, adjusting your thermostat, and Continue Reading
Is it safe to pay your bills online?
And why would you want to? While there is nothing wrong with paying your bills the traditional way, writing checks, stuffing envelopes, adding postage, and using the postal system, you might want to consider a faster option. Online bill pay has been around for years, and while nothing is 100% safe, today’s security and encryption Continue Reading
Connecting Local Manufacturing to the International Marketplace
• HIGH-SPEED FIBER OPTIC BROADBAND• CENTREX PHONE SYSTEM• MULTIPLE LOCATIONS DUO Broadband has been our provider of communications for many years and has always excelled in its products and services. DUO not only has state-of-the-art technology but is a very good partner that consistently meets or exceeds our needs.” — Randy Hart, President/CEO, Superior Battery Manufacturing Continue Reading
