Ethernet vs WiFi
Wi-Fi

Internet vs. Wi-Fi: What’s the Difference?

“What’s the Wi-Fi here?”   “This Wi-Fi is too slow”   “We need better Wi-Fi”   Sometimes we hear that internet and Wi-Fi are the same thing, or that someone doesn’t need internet service, they just want Wi-Fi. While the two terms are often used interchangeably, they serve different purposes and have different functions. Folks just want their […]

2023 Annual Meeting Recap
Internet

2023 Annual Meeting Recap

What Happened at the Annual Meeting? On April 11, DataVision customers, staff and Board of Directors gathered to review the key successes of 2022 and the roadmap for 2023. We always enjoy hearing what customers have to say at these gatherings. If you were unable to join us, here is a recap of the speech […]

Cyber Security
Security

Cyber Security Awareness Month

Seven Cybersecurity Steps to Keep Your Devices & Accounts Safe What’s more important to you: the safety of your data and online accounts, or having an easy experience when browsing the web? According to a 2021 Norton study, you probably picked the latter: more than three out of five consumers surveyed said they accepted certain […]

811 dig
Safety

Call 811 Before You Dig

On occasion, almost everyone has occasion to do a little yardwork—and sometimes it involves using a shovel. Maybe you want to do some spring gardening or plant a bush. Perhaps you’re installing a new mailbox. It doesn’t matter the reason, if you’re putting a shovel into the ground—you really need to make sure you’re doing […]

Setting Up Your Wi-Fi Router
Wi-Fi

Setting Up Your Wi-Fi Router

Get the best signal for your home At DataVision, we want you to have the best internet experience possible. So, when you’re setting up your router, we want to be sure you’re armed with the information you need to get started—and that means knowing a few secrets that will deliver the best signal possible. Here […]

Internet vs WiFi
Internet | Wi-Fi

Internet vs. Wi-Fi

What’s the difference between Internet and Wi-Fi? Technology can be confusing for many people. And in most casual conversations, losing the distinction between the internet and Wi-Fi doesn’t present much of a problem. But there really is a difference. If you’ve ever paused to wonder about this, let’s take a moment to break it down: […]

Streaming TV
Streaming

What IS Streaming?

There was a time when, if you wanted to watch a movie or television program on your TV, you’d turn it on, wait for the picture tube to warm up, and then you’d be able to watch what was available. You were also limited by the power of your antenna, the strength of the signal […]

Get the Broadband Speed You Need
Internet

Get the Broadband Speed You Need

When first ordering broadband service, most people are excited about the speed boost they’re going to experience.  They dream about spending less time waiting on downloads, video buffering, or dealing with unexpectedly being disconnected from the internet. But, for some people, that excitement turns to frustration when they discover they’re still experiencing lagging or buffering […]