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K-12 Education’s Remote Learning Needs & the Digital Divide

Posted by Helen Akers on Jun 18, 2020 5:00:48 PM

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.

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Topics: internet, wireless, remote learning, education, digital divide

Viaero Employee Spotlight: E-Commerce’s Bill Kubic Makes a Positive Impact

Posted by Helen Akers on May 17, 2019 2:20:42 PM

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.”

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Topics: community, smartphone, wireless

4 Ways Universal Service Fees Make Wireless Service & High-Speed Internet Affordable

Posted by Helen Akers on Mar 22, 2019 4:38:52 PM

 

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.

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Topics: community, internet, wireless, rural, service fee

3 Ways Business Owners Can Save on Wireless Phone Service

Posted by Helen Akers on Dec 10, 2018 11:54:22 AM

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.

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Topics: cell phones, Technology, wireless, business

Two Reasons Cord Cutting is Increasing in Rural Communities

Posted by Helen Akers on Nov 16, 2018 6:50:32 PM

Rural communities maintain active subscriptions to cable television at a rate of 28 percent, according to a SmartBrief article 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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Topics: data, wireless, rural