As an ISP, we often get asked if we can provide TV service. While we don’t provide TV directly, we know many of our subscribers enjoy streaming services. Whether you’re a movie buff, a sports fanatic, or simply budget-conscious, there’s a streaming service perfectly suited for your viewing habits. These “over-the-top” options deliver content directly…
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Major internet service providers (ISPs) often push gigabit (1 GB/sec) internet plans, claiming it’s necessary for a smooth online experience. But the truth is, for most users, it’s overkill. Here’s a breakdown of the speeds you actually need for common activities and a more realistic recommendation for most households. Speed Requirements by Activity: SD Streaming…
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Do any of these sound familiar: interrupted gameplay, download delays, poor video quality, missed interactions, lag, and latency? Don’t forget buffering. For rural gamers, streaming struggles are real and put you at a competitive disadvantage. You put your energy, strategic thinking, and quick reflexes behind every move to outwit your opponent, only to watch your…
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Out of the box, SpaceX’s satellite internet option, Starlink, might seem to live up to the hype with its sleek satellite dish, easy plug-and-play connection, and well-designed app. But what might look like a promising solution—especially to those living and working in remote corners of the globe starved for high-speed internet connectivity—is not without its…
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When we tell prospective customers how we are finding ways to get fiber internet to remote locations in the Foothills and Lake Tahoe area, we hear, “Good luck with that, let us know how it goes.” We get it! Until they hear of successes, they’re skeptical that we can even deliver what we promise. We…
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Like the rest of the world, we are closely observing the rollout of Starlink, watching the sky as the strings of satellites position themselves. Everyone is hoping for exceptional internet speeds available in even the most remote locations. Unfortunately, the observations coming to light show that Starlink is falling short of the desired internet possibilities.…
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After years of connecting people to high-speed internet in remote Foothills communities, Oasis has made a quantum leap in internet speed and quality with local Fiber Internet Clusters. The cost of bringing Fiber-Class Internet to an unconnected area is a common challenge in our region, but we offer a solution that makes this very best…
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Residents in remote areas of California’s Lake Tahoe and foothills face a variety of challenges when they’re looking for broadband wireless internet including reliability, ease of installation, customer service, and technical support. Adrian – a member of the Silicon Valley tech community – found the solution to these challenges in one place: Oasis Broadband. Adrian…
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The internet was supposed to change the world, and it’s done that, but in some cases not everyone’s world has completely transformed, simply because the internet service to which they subscribe can be unreliable with slow uploads and glacial downloads. The government definition of broadband, 25Mbps, is simply unattainable in many parts of the country.…
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Straight Talk on How Your Internet Works – #AskOasisInternet Q: How fast should my broadband speeds be? A: If you aren’t familiar with exactly how the internet works, packages that offer various speeds, amounts of data and prices can be overwhelming, and often confusing. Do I want 10 mbps or 2,000 mbps? Should I have…
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