Bytes vs. bits and How Internet Speed Affects File Download Times  

Internet terminology can be a little confusing, so we’re here to help clear some things up about some common phrases and numbers used when measuring internet speed, file size, and how your subscribed speed impacts file download times.   A bit (b) is short for binary digit, and bits are most commonly used to measure the rate of data […]

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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 […]

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Broadband’s Impact on Agriculture

How important is the expansion of broadband to the health of the agriculture industry? The short answer is: very. According to data from the US Department of Agriculture and the American Farm Bureau Federation, domestic farms could contribute up to $23 billion to the U.S. economy each year with the help of precision agriculture technology—but […]

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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: […]

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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 […]

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