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Communications
At home, speed matters
Whether its work or play, high-speed internet service in the home is a current requirement.
According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), broadband or high-speed Internet access allows users to access the Internet at than those available through other means. Fortunately, high speed internet service is readily available here.
“No matter where you are in this part of the Texas Hill Country, whether you’re living in an apartment, building a home, or moving your business to town, reliable, high speed internet is at the core of other services to the local area.
“There’s a myth that you have to leave technology behind in the city in order to enjoy the lifestyle you want with all the modern technological conveniences,” Lewis said. EFFICIENT ACCESS
of many reference and cultural resources via the Internet, the ability to take advantage of distance learning experiences like online college or university courses, and working from home. Connecting to streaming video content is made possible by broadband. “Working from home, distant learning, gaming, and video streaming are growing in popularity and internet service needs “Consumers need to access what services business needs.”
Broadband can be provided over different wireless and satellite. Fiber optic technology converts to light electrical signals carrying data and sends the light through of a human hair.
FIBER IS KING ble broadband connections are still reliable but not as fast.” According to Lewis, the standard speed households. However, if a home has a lot are becoming more important due to the growth in use of security cameras and sending video clips, for example.”
speed can contact their internet provider to able at a given address, Lewis said. “They or they may be able to replace outdated equipment to improve service.”
SMARTER HOMES According to Lewis, current trends point toward smarter, more automated homes connected to good broadband internet service. “In today’s world, smart homes can include Alexa-enabled devices, security, thermometers, and more. A central hub to automate the entire home can run off an app on a cell phone,” Lewis said. “The devices connected.”
Lewis said the future includes growth in streaming, gaming, and smart automation as more people choose to work from home.
“As we’ve seen recently, people adjust to circumstances and technology allows services are becoming more popular as residents add cameras inside and outside their homes for security reasons. Smart thermometers, video door bells, door locks, video conferencing, baby monitors, and pet cameras are internet-based and require ample bandwidth.”
RELIABILITY IS IMPORTANT thanks to a phenomenal network group overlooking a system with multiple redundancies to control service interruptions,” Lewis said.
“Fiber better resists interference from weather. Its direct-to-home feature means individual house so all of the desired bandwidth is delivered,” Lewis stated. “Non neighborhood, impacting performance.”
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Smart Technology
Fiber technology is expanding in Hill Country
High-speed Internet service gives users the ability to expand their by allowing access to Internet-related ser higher speeds than those available through other means. Fiber optic technology that makes this possible move bits of data much more quickly than traditional telephone or wireless connections.

About the diameter of carry data converted to light electrical signals through to its destination, according to the Federal Communications your broadband can also simultane services, including video-on-demand.” width you will need.” BEC Fiber offers
Bandera Electric Cooperative (BEC) is among the local internet service providers that offer high-speed internet service via shared bandwidth or weather interfer fast and reliable service for streaming devices, smartphones, gaming consoles, computers, and other smart devices.
Fiber Internet speeds vary depending on subscription level. “The speed you will need depends on the number of devices you plan to connect, or the amount of data you plan to send and receive,” according to the internet service provider. “The more devices you plan to connect at the same time, the more band-
