Why Rural Businesses Need a Backup Internet Connection
When the internet goes down at a small business, so does everything else: card payments, scheduling, email, cloud software, and security cameras. A second connection on a separate network is inexpensive insurance against a costly day offline. Why one line isn’t enough Outages happen — a cut cable, a storm, or an equipment failure upstream. […]
Staying Connected on the Road with Camp & Traveler
Campground Wi-Fi is crowded, truck-stop Wi-Fi is spotty, and phone hotspots run out of data fast. Camp & Traveler is our portable option for RVers, van lifers, truck drivers, and weekend travelers. How it works You get a portable kit for a one-time $89, then buy service in 30-day blocks for $85. Between trips, pause […]
Where to Put Your Router for the Best Signal
With fixed-wireless internet, where you place your router matters twice: once for the signal coming in from the tower, and again for the Wi-Fi going out to your devices. A few minutes of experimenting can noticeably improve your speeds. Start near a window Windows let cellular signal through far better than walls or roofs. Try […]
DRB Home, Pro, or Elite? How to Choose the Right Kit
Every Davis Rural Broadband plan runs on a hardware kit you buy once and keep. The right kit depends on how many people and devices share your connection, and which monthly plan you want. DRB Home — $99.95 Up to 200 Mbps and up to 10 devices. A great fit for smaller households that stream […]
How Fixed-Wireless 5G/LTE Home Internet Works
Fixed-wireless internet gets your home online without cable, fiber, or a phone line. If you’ve never used it before, here’s a plain-English look at how it works and why it’s a strong fit for rural homes. The short version A small router in your home connects to nearby cell towers over 5G or LTE — […]
5 Reasons Your Rural Internet Feels Slow (and What Actually Helps)
If you live outside town, you’ve probably accepted that video calls freeze, shows buffer, and big downloads take all night. It doesn’t have to be that way. Here are the five most common reasons rural internet feels slow — and what you can do about each one. 1. Your connection was built for a different […]