Check out these new shows and movies coming to your favorite streaming sites! Which ones are you excited about?
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Here's What's New to Stream in October on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, Disney+, and More | TV Guide
Today is Tourism Day... even though it's 2020 and most of us can't really travel very far, it's fun to think about all of the places we plan on going someday. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be?
It's the Autumn Equinox! Which is just a way of saying... welcome to Fall! Soon, the leaves will be falling and the landscape will be turning all sorts of gorgeous colors. What's your favorite thing about Fall?
We may be a bit biased, but we love today... because it's National Video Game Day! Gamers may get a bad rap sometimes, but they are one of the reasons that we are able to bring you high-speed internet. Much of the computer technology we use today was originally developed for video gaming! What's your favorite video game?
Today is Literacy Day! School may look a little different this year, but that won't stop millions of children around the world from learning and reading this semester. What's on your reading list?
Everyone knows a Boss. It could be a CEO of a local business, or the Boss of your household whose job it is to keep it running smoothly. Let's take some time today to thank them for all that they do.
⚡️ “How much ‘speed’ (bandwidth) do I need for video streaming services, online schooling, gaming, etc?”
With increasing demands from streaming, gaming and connected devices, it’s a question we get often. So we’re here to set the record straight:
🐢 Video streaming services typically only need 3Mbps for a standard video, and 5Mbps for an HD video.
🐇 With 2 HD videos streaming simultaneously, you’re looking at 10Mbps.
🐆 For a seamless video gaming experience, you'll want to be around 15–20 Mbps
At 15-20Mbps, you’ll be able to access most content without issue and play games online 🎮 without any noticeable delay, and utilize things like video conferencing 📹
If you’re still not sure which internet speed is ideal for your household, message us today!
There are 2 types of Halloween people. Those that prefer it to be cute, and those that prefer SCARY! What category does your costume fit into this year?
All service has been restored! Fiber has been repaired. Sorry for the inconvenience! Thank you for your patience!
We are currently experiencing an outage in the Boerne/Sisterdale area! This is due to a major Fiber cut affecting numerous carriers. We have been updated that the repairs will probably take another seven hours. We know this is not good news but want to as honest and transparent as possible!
THIS SUNDAY is Daylight Saving Day! Don't forget! Any clocks that don't update themselves automatically should be turned back by one hour!
The most powerful thing you can say to a veteran is "Thank you." For their service. For their commitment. For their sacrifice. Today, make sure you thank a veteran.
S.T.E.M. stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math. All of these play a big part in how we deliver high-speed rural internet to your community using cutting-edge technology. We are excited to support S.T.E.M. jobs and education in our area!
November is a month for Family. Luckily there is a lot of new content streaming this month for that family time at home! What are you excited about?
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Everything Coming to Streaming in November
Today we celebrate the most important generation of all... the children! What are your hopes for the next generation?
Happy Thanksgiving from our team! We hope you enjoy spending quality time with your friends and family this holiday season.
Holiday shows and movies have been playing for weeks now! What are you looking forward to watching this winter season?
https://nerdist.com/article/everything-coming-to-streaming-december-netflix-hulu-amazon-prime-video/
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Everything Coming to Streaming in December
Merry Christmas from the team at Bee Creek Communications! 🎄🎅
Happy New Year! Here's to a healthy and happy 2021! 🥂
A new year and a new list of AMAZING shows to stream this month. Which one are you looking forward to this year?
https://nerdist.com/article/streaming-january-2021-netflix-hulu-amazon/
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Everything Coming to Streaming in January 2021
🛰 vs 📡
As a Fixed Wireless provider, we offer an attractive alternative to Satellite Internet. Let’s take a look at some major advantages:
👉 Stronger home connection for rural consumers 💪
👉 Fewer latency issues 🔗
👉 Faster speeds ⚡️
👉 Unaffected by poor weather conditions ⛈
➕ Plus, Fixed Wireless is easier to set up and the technology offers higher download speeds than Satellite Internet.
Are you ready for dependable, reliable, and fast Fixed Wireless internet? Message us for affordable residential internet today!
🛰 vs 📡
As a Fixed Wireless provider, we offer an attractive alternative to Satellite Internet. Let’s take a look at some major advantages:
👉 Stronger home connection for rural consumers 💪
👉 Fewer latency issues 🔗
👉 Faster speeds ⚡️
👉 Unaffected by poor weather conditions ⛈
➕ Plus, Fixed Wireless is easier to set up and the technology offers higher download speeds than Satellite Internet.
Are you ready for dependable, reliable, and fast Fixed Wireless internet? Message us for affordable residential internet today!
⏰ It’s question and answer time! ⏰
We often get questions about LATENCY. Today we’re here to answer those common questions:
What is Latency❓
👉 Latency measures the time it takes for data to get to its destination across a network.
Why is Low Latency a good thing❓
👉 A lower latency network connection is one that experiences very small delay times.
What Latency do you need❓
👉 Any latency below 100 milliseconds (ms) is considered good, and below 50 ms is very good.
What latency do I need for gaming❓
👉 Anything at 100ms is acceptable for gaming. However, the 20ms to 40ms range is considered optimal.
Which kind of connection has lower latency❓
👉 Fixed Wireless connection can offer much faster speeds and lower latency than Satellite internet, which can often have latencies as high as 700ms. This is why Satellite internet always feels so sluggish, even if you have enough bandwidth.
If you have any more questions regarding latency, don’t hesitate to message our friendly staff of industry professionals! 🙋 🙋♂️
Ever wonder why Satellite Internet is so slow 🐢 ?
It might be an “upgrade” from dialup ☎️ , but other than that, there isn’t much of a reason to use satellite internet. Here’s why:
👉 The weather affects the signal path
👉 Poor latency or high ping rate
👉 Minor obstructions can affect your signal
👉 Bandwidth limitations
👉 VPN performance is poor
Since Fixed Wireless antennas are attached to land-based towers that are closer to your home, you'll get significantly less lag and latency with this kind of connection compared to Satellite Internet.
Ready to ditch Satellite and upgrade to a high-speed, reliable connection? Message us today!
More tower pictures! Lots of ice.
We are out and about trying to restore service. Here is a couple of pictures of some of our towers and the ice coverage.
Part of problem! Power and roads not drivable to go refill generators! We will keep trying.
See below for updates on https://www.facebook.com/centraltexaselectriccooperative/posts/5027963187245545
Central Texas Electric Cooperative
February 14 at 9:54 PM ·
UPDATE:
Weather had hindered progress in restoration of service. Weather forecast are for lows in single digits with high wind and wind chills below zero. Something we do not typically see in the Hill Country.
Freezing mist and black ice on roads has mad travel difficult. TXDOT has closed the roads in much of Gillespie County due to wrecks and car stalls along the roadway.
Have work with emergency management on clearing damage associated with wrecks or lines down on the road.
The transmission line providing service to the substation in the communities of Harper and Doss have been out all day. We will have to make additional distribution repairs in the Harper area to get all the circuits back on.
JPL Contractors continue to work in the Harper and Cherry Mountain Loop areas that had many poles down caused by heavy ice.
The Buchanan Dam and Inks lake are out due to a distribution line near the lake being down.
Outage numbers have bounced between 5,000 and 6,500. We also have been monitoring system load. Extremely low temperatures will create record demand on the CTEC’s already taxed system and on the Texas grid.
CTEC has received three shipments of materials to assist with repairs. There is great demand for distribution materials for the regions with the extreme weather.
We are hoping for sunshine on Monday to start melting off the heavy ice across the CTEC system.
UPDATE:
Weather had hindered progress in restoration of service. Weather forecast are for lows in single digits with high wind and wind chills below zero. Something we do not typically see in the Hill Country.
Freezing mist and black ice on roads has mad travel difficult. TXDOT has closed the roads in much of Gillespie County due to wrecks and car stalls along the roadway.
Have work with emergency management on clearing damage associated with wrecks or lines down on the road.
The transmission line providing service to the substation in the communities of Harper and Doss have been out all day. We will have to make additional distribution repairs in the Harper area to get all the circuits back on.
JPL Contractors continue to work in the Harper and Cherry Mountain Loop areas that had many poles down caused by heavy ice.
The Buchanan Dam and Inks lake are out due to a distribution line near the lake being down.
Outage numbers have bounced between 5,000 and 6,500. We also have been monitoring system load. Extremely low temperatures will create record demand on the CTEC’s already taxed system and on the Texas grid.
CTEC has received three shipments of materials to assist with repairs. There is great demand for distribution materials for the regions with the extreme weather.
We are hoping for sunshine on Monday to start melting off the heavy ice across the CTEC system.
We are experiencing outages at this time. We have ice on antennas and some power issues. We cannot climb right now and roads are unsafe to travel. We apologize for the inconvenience. Will keep working in it as we are able.
💐 Love is in the air! The love for internet, Wi-Fi and all things streaming! Which technology has stolen your heart this year? 💌
Just want to let everyone know that our technical staff is working non-stop to keep our network up! The next few days are going to be difficult for all of us with the insanely low temps for our area. The biggest challenges we are facing is Ice on our antennas and power outages in the area. We are working diligently with generators and battery back ups. Please stay safe and know we are working hard to keep things running smoothly. Shout out to our amazing employees who are braving the cold, wet and long hours.
Update: We are back up at about 92%. Numerous tower sites are on generator power. We have a tower crew planned to climb tomorrow to restore damaged equipment. The outages still are at Enchanted Rock. A tower on Highway 965 and a few people on four other towers. We are still working diligently to restore to 100%. Commercial power remains out biggest challenge. Making great progress.
Shout out to our awesome Technicians. Here are a couple of pictures of what they are facing to get to towers to fuel generators. Down power lines. Trees in the road. Heavy snow and ice.
Update: Technical staff are out trying to refill generators and put additional ones in place. The power outages are still causing our outages. The roads are in rough shape but we are trying. Please be patient as we try to balance safety with service.
Why is my internet speed slower than usual? 😕
If your video is lagging and downloads are taking forever, don't bang your head on your keyboard or go crazy quite yet 🙉 Try these fixes to put your digital life back in the fast lane 🚗💨
Try moving your router out into the open. Creating an open space for its signal can have a remarkable improvement on your WiFi speed.
There may be devices on the same frequency causing interference to your signal. Those could be microwaves, cordless phones/baby monitors, or a neighbors network.
Add-on programs and other programs that are running can affect your internet speed. Check your computers for any programs that are running in the background.
Sometimes, your computers get infected with viruses that steal your resources without you knowing. Try Installing effective and trusted antivirus software to avoid this.
If none of these quick fixes work, it could be time to upgrade your internet speed 🏃
To discuss your options, give us a call or message us! We’re a local company here to keep your internet speeds where they need to be 😊
The major streaming services have begun to reveal what movies, shows, and specials are heading to their libraries 📚 this month.
Which shows are you looking forward to the most?
https://www.mensjournal.com/entertainment/watch-to-watch-netflix-hbo-max-hulu-and-more-march-2021/
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March Streaming Guide: What to Watch on Netflix, Hulu, and More
☘️ Throw on a green shirt if you have one today! Go out and enjoy yourself. As the Irish say "May the road rise up to meet you." ☘️
