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
New DUO Broadband Website Launched
This week DUO Broadband launched its redesigned website. The new site has an updated look, but longtime users should find it familiar and easy to navigate. “We wanted to be sure our customers wouldn’t have difficulty getting used to a new design, so the menu matches pretty closely to our previous site,” said Eric West, Continue Reading
EFFECTIVE 3/23/20 – LOBBIES ARE CLOSED, DRIVE-THRUS REMAIN OPEN!
DUO Broadband continues to monitor the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Our priority is the health of our employees, customers, and our community. However, we know the broadband and phone services we provide remain critical for students, businesses, health care, and other applications in the days ahead. We take very seriously the continuity of business operations, Continue Reading
Internet of Things – What is It, and How is It Useful for You?
By now you’ve heard something about IoT or the “Internet of things.” If you’re like many of us, you may have dismissed it as something that doesn’t relate to you, or that it’s for people who know a lot about technology. But IoT technology has become surprisingly common in many households. IoT Defined So what Continue Reading
