News - DUO Broadband

December 22, 2021

Maximize your WiFi speed & coverage

Now is a good time to evaluate and freshen up your WiFi network. Maybe you added some new smart home devices, like security cameras or a home monitoring system. Maybe your family has more personal devices or you’ve finished that den or home gym in the basement and you need to improve your WiFi signal to reach everywhere.

Luckily it doesn’t have to be difficult to make your WiFi network the best it can be. We can help. The first thing to consider is your equipment; where is it placed in your home and how old is it?

Equipment Location Matters

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December 3, 2021

An in-depth guide to streaming

While many people are still new to streaming, it has become easier to try thanks to the availability of smart TVs which eliminate the need for an additional device that plugs into your TV. For those who have cable television, the new smart TVs still work with the cable set-top boxes, but they also can play streaming content.

Streaming Services
Streaming services provide the content you watch via the Internet. Some streaming services are free and some are subscription-based.

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October 29, 2021

EAT, NAP, STREAM.

Do you have the bandwidth to make it through Thanksgiving? Have you added a new smart TV or new devices? Do you often have guests who need to connect to WiFi? How much bandwidth do you need anyway?

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October 29, 2021

Set up a guest network using the YOUDUO app

You’re sure to have guests in your home who will need to use WiFi. The YOUDUO app has a simple guest network feature so you can share access to your network without sharing your primary network password.

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September 24, 2021

Set up parental controls using the YOUDUO app

One of the most appealing features of the YOUDUO App is the ability to set up parental controls. The YOUDUO app makes it easy to set your own parameters for different devices on your network!

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September 14, 2021

WiFi Problems? Your equipment may be outdated

If you’re not getting the performance you expect from your router, the first thing to check is whether your router is based on old technology. If files take forever to download, streaming videos don’t display smoothly, and you have trouble connecting to WiFi in some areas of your home, then there’s a good chance an old router is the culprit.

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September 10, 2021

DUO Broadband hosts Green River Ministries Shelter Feed Me Friday

Above l-r: Shirley Cheatham, CFO/Director, Green River Ministries; Sherry Selby, Marketing/Customer Care, DUO Broadband; and Donnetta Russell, Goodwill Senior Works volunteer. Right: Sherry Selby has lunches ready to serve.

DUO Broadband was happy to host Green River Ministries Shelter Feed Me Friday on September 3, 2021. DUO Broadband’s Sherry Selby helped plate and give out nearly 100 box lunches of BBQ and spaghetti and bottled waters to people in the Campbellsville community.

Green River Ministries Shelter Executive Director Ayla Hargis has been organizing Feed Me Fridays for about two years. The effort relies on community sponsors who cover the cost of the food, and volunteers to prepare, plate and serve, feeding nearly 100 people each week. We’re happy to be a part of the community service efforts by Green River Ministries.

September 1, 2021

What is WiFi?

Deep dive on WiFi – What is it exactly?
You may hear many people use the terms “WiFi” and “Internet” interchangeably, but they are not the same thing. An Internet connection can be wired or wireless. An ethernet cable is the most reliable and secure connection. With a wireless connection, or WiFi, data is sent over radio frequencies instead of a cable.

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August 31, 2021

YOUDUO – Get to know your Main Dashboard

An Introduction to the Main Dashboard on your YOUDUO App

Welcome to your Dashboard
Creating and controlling the ultimate WiFi Experience happens from right here. Everything begins with the My Network section. You can quickly check the status of your connection to the Internet.

My Network
The My Network button allows you to manage your WiFi and guest networks. You can view equipment like routers and mesh satellites, enable and disable services and view bandwidth usage by connected device.

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August 25, 2021

RCHS Graduate named Lindsey Wilson DUO Broadband scholar

Pictured left to right: Kevin Thompson, VP of Development, Lindsey Wilson College; Daryl Hammond, VP CFO, DUO Broadband; Callie Montgomery, Lindsey Wilson College DUO Broadband Scholarship recipient; Charity Ferguson, Director of Admissions, Lindsey Wilson College.

Callie Montgomery, a 2021 graduate of Russell County High School, is this year’s recipient of the Lindsey Wilson DUO Broadband Scholarship. She is attending Lindsey Wilson this fall and plans to major in Education.

The $3,000 tuition scholarship is given annually to a first-time, full-time Lindsey Wilson freshman from DUO Broadband’s service area, which includes parts of Adair, Cumberland and Russell counties.

“DUO Broadband is proud to continue this partnership with Lindsey Wilson College and understands how important it is to support our local youth’s pursuit of higher education,” says Eric West, Duo County Telecom’s Director of Marketing. DUO Broadband has supported the Lindsey Wilson scholarship program for more than twenty years.

August 3, 2021

What is Managed WiFi?

Managed WiFi refers to the ability to analyze and optimize your wireless Internet network and the devices connected to it. And while this may sound difficult or complicated, DUO Broadband’s managed WiFi solutions provide an easy interface for users.

Why would you need to manage your WiFi?

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July 12, 2021

Video streaming is more popular than ever!

Today more people than ever choose streaming video services over cable, satellite, or broadcast TV. According to Nielsen, streaming audiences have now surpassed the broadcast TV audience nationwide.

Streaming is very simple with the availability of smart TVs, and affordable devices like the Amazon Streaming Stick, Roku, and AppleTV. These devices give you access to thousands of apps, many of which are free. And you can subscribe to as many or few streaming services as you like without contracts.

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