--- title: Community Blog - Viaero Wireless | wireless description: wireless | News and stories from our local community in Colorado, Nebraska and Kansas. --- [![Viaero Wireless Logo](https://blog.viaero.com/hubfs/Viaero_March2018%20Theme/images/viaero-logo3609e0925fa06ab09c57ff07008bad5b.png)](https://www.viaero.com/) - [877-484-2376](tel:8774842376) - [Find a Store](https://stores.viaero.com/) - [Cart](https://www.viaero.com/shop/view-cart) - Search - [My Viaero](http://myviaero.com) - PLANS - Cellphone Plans - [Student Plan](https://info.viaero.com/student-unlimited-plan-01) - Internet Plans - [ConnectED Program](https://info.viaero.com/connected) - DEALS - Sales & Promotions - [Student Unlimited](https://info.viaero.com/student-unlimited-plan-01) - [FREE Phones w/ Prepaid](https://info.viaero.com/prepaid-promo) - SUPPORT - Help Center - [My Viaero](https://app.idibilling.com/onlinebill/via02_p_production/) # Viaero Community Blog ## [K-12 Education’s Remote Learning Needs & the Digital Divide](https://blog.viaero.com/community/k-12-educations-remote-learning-needs-the-digital-divide) Posted by [Helen Akers](https://blog.viaero.com/community/author/helen-akers) on Jun 18, 2020 5:00:48 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.viaero.com/hubfs/remote-k12-blog-banner.jpg)](https://blog.viaero.com/community/k-12-educations-remote-learning-needs-the-digital-divide) Long before the coronavirus made it necessary to shift from the traditional classroom to remote learning, distance learning was both a concept and a practice in K-12 education. Throughout its early 1900s introduction using instructional films and radio programs to its current set of online tools, remote learning has maintained the goal of delivering instruction into students’ homes. Although K-12 remote learning can facilitate teaching when in-person instruction is not feasible, many have expressed concerns over its effectiveness as a full-time substitute. [Read More](https://blog.viaero.com/community/k-12-educations-remote-learning-needs-the-digital-divide) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.viaero.com/community/k-12-educations-remote-learning-needs-the-digital-divide#comments-listing) Topics: [internet](https://blog.viaero.com/community/topic/internet), [wireless](https://blog.viaero.com/community/topic/wireless), [remote learning](https://blog.viaero.com/community/topic/remote-learning), [education](https://blog.viaero.com/community/topic/education), [digital divide](https://blog.viaero.com/community/topic/digital-divide) ## [Viaero Employee Spotlight: E-Commerce’s Bill Kubic Makes a Positive Impact](https://blog.viaero.com/community/viaero-employee-spotlight-e-commerces-bill-kubic-makes-a-positive-impact) Posted by [Helen Akers](https://blog.viaero.com/community/author/helen-akers) on May 17, 2019 2:20:42 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Viaero employee spotlight: ecommerce](https://blog.viaero.com/hubfs/bill-blog-banner.jpg)](https://blog.viaero.com/community/viaero-employee-spotlight-e-commerces-bill-kubic-makes-a-positive-impact) At Viaero, our goal is to provide our customers with a personalized experience, something our competitors don’t often do to the same extent. Bill Kubic, one of the top members of our e-commerce sales team believes this personalized experience makes a significant difference. He says “Viaero really sends the message that we value you. A big company saying that is a big deal.” [Read More](https://blog.viaero.com/community/viaero-employee-spotlight-e-commerces-bill-kubic-makes-a-positive-impact) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.viaero.com/community/viaero-employee-spotlight-e-commerces-bill-kubic-makes-a-positive-impact#comments-listing) Topics: [community](https://blog.viaero.com/community/topic/community), [smartphone](https://blog.viaero.com/community/topic/smartphone), [wireless](https://blog.viaero.com/community/topic/wireless) ## [4 Ways Universal Service Fees Make Wireless Service & High-Speed Internet Affordable](https://blog.viaero.com/community/4-ways-universal-service-fees-make-wireless-service-high-speed-internet-affordable) Posted by [Helen Akers](https://blog.viaero.com/community/author/helen-akers) on Mar 22, 2019 4:38:52 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Service fees and wireless & internet services](https://blog.viaero.com/hubfs/service-charge-blog-banner.jpg)](https://blog.viaero.com/community/4-ways-universal-service-fees-make-wireless-service-high-speed-internet-affordable)   Have you ever wondered why a universal service fund charge shows up on your wireless bill? Or what types of taxes and fees you pay each month and why? While many subscribers voice complaints about taxes and fees, the universal service fund plays a critical role in providing affordable phone and internet services. [Read More](https://blog.viaero.com/community/4-ways-universal-service-fees-make-wireless-service-high-speed-internet-affordable) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.viaero.com/community/4-ways-universal-service-fees-make-wireless-service-high-speed-internet-affordable#comments-listing) Topics: [community](https://blog.viaero.com/community/topic/community), [internet](https://blog.viaero.com/community/topic/internet), [wireless](https://blog.viaero.com/community/topic/wireless), [rural](https://blog.viaero.com/community/topic/rural), [service fee](https://blog.viaero.com/community/topic/service-fee) ## [3 Ways Business Owners Can Save on Wireless Phone Service](https://blog.viaero.com/community/3-ways-business-owners-can-save-on-wireless-phone-service) Posted by [Helen Akers](https://blog.viaero.com/community/author/helen-akers) on Dec 10, 2018 11:54:22 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Business Owners Can Save on Wireless Services](https://blog.viaero.com/hubfs/business-owners-blog-banner.jpg)](https://blog.viaero.com/community/3-ways-business-owners-can-save-on-wireless-phone-service) Keeping up with the day to day operations of a business can take most of an owner’s time. Saving money on operating expenses is a priority, but it can also take time to investigate the best available wireless plans and phones. To help save time, business owners often rely on carriers to provide advice about wireless technology expenses. [Read More](https://blog.viaero.com/community/3-ways-business-owners-can-save-on-wireless-phone-service) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.viaero.com/community/3-ways-business-owners-can-save-on-wireless-phone-service#comments-listing) Topics: [cell phones](https://blog.viaero.com/community/topic/cell-phones), [Technology](https://blog.viaero.com/community/topic/technology), [wireless](https://blog.viaero.com/community/topic/wireless), [business](https://blog.viaero.com/community/topic/business) ## [Two Reasons Cord Cutting is Increasing in Rural Communities](https://blog.viaero.com/community/two-reasons-cord-cutting-is-increasing-in-rural-communities) Posted by [Helen Akers](https://blog.viaero.com/community/author/helen-akers) on Nov 16, 2018 6:50:32 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Cord cutting in rural communities](https://blog.viaero.com/hubfs/cut-cords-blog-banner.jpg)](https://blog.viaero.com/community/two-reasons-cord-cutting-is-increasing-in-rural-communities) Rural communities maintain active subscriptions to cable television at a rate of 28 percent, according to a [SmartBrief article](https://www.smartbrief.com/original/2018/08/will-walmarts-streaming-approach-appeal-heartland-cord-cutters) by Kelly Mertesdorf. The reasons why cable subscribers decide to cut the cord can include frustration with the cable provider, but the cost and price increases are the number one driver. With a multitude of non-live and live TV streaming options, the challenges for rural communities in embracing this trend are affordability and access to high-speed internet. 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