Just about any of our customers who have already made the switch from older forms of internet (like cable) to fiber broadband will tell you that fiber\u2019s advanced technology is vastly superior to anything else they\u2019ve used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From downloading files at near-lightspeed, to voluminous amounts of available bandwidth for handling multiple applications simultaneously, to more reliable material components that provide pristine streaming TV and movie experiences, fiber is simply heads-and-shoulders above cable, DSL, and satellite internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But those are just technical specs\u2014and that doesn\u2019t tell even half the story! Fiber internet, like the kind delivered by EPICTOUCH, can genuinely enhance your quality of life in a myriad of ways, including the following eight use cases we\u2019re proud to support in the communities we serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Telehealth Expedites Critical Health Interventions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n We begin with everyone\u2019s top priority\u2014keeping their family healthy. And the internet now plays a significant role in delivering healthcare to millions. Telehealth, which allows physicians and other medical professionals to provide initial consultations (and other healthcare) from a patient\u2019s home, has expanded massively in recent years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Telehealth helps doctors and patients assess when more urgent in-person care is needed (and when it\u2019s not). Prescriptions can get filled faster with telehealth, and consultations over the internet can even assist in properly applying first aid to injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Telehealth consultations can be performed quickly and reliably thanks to fiber\u2019s bounty of bandwidth, which lets audio and video data transfer between doctor and patient seamlessly. Many doctors won\u2019t make a diagnosis when a poor internet connection causes choppy video calls, but that\u2019s not a problem when the patient has fiber!<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Remote Work Improves Convenience and Productivity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n While remote work isn\u2019t for everyone, it can be life-changing for caregivers who need a little more flexibility. Plus, while avoiding the hassles of commutes and traffic delays, remote workers also save money on gasoline and reduce their carbon footprint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While many workers and employers decide to go fully remote, even partial remote work flexibility can be a blessing. But it takes a particularly robust internet connection to facilitate remote work (especially video conferencing), which isn\u2019t always supported by inferior connections like satellite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fiber’s symmetrical downloads and uploads let workers send and receive large files and transmit data during long meetings and conferences, making a remote staff member genuinely feel part of the team!<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Distance Education Allows Students to Gain Skills and Get Ahead<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Access to higher education is more attainable than ever, thanks to the multitude of online distance learning opportunities available through colleges and universities around the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From undergraduate and graduate degrees to technical certifications, the internet puts education within reach for many who thought it was impossible or beyond their means, while helping them achieve the skills necessary to meet their career goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fiber internet\u2019s enormous bandwidth facilitates reliable distance learning and even genuine classroom experiences. It allows students and professors to share large files like presentations or lectures in real-time and enables video conferencing to foster learning and growth, including one-on-one student-faculty interactions\u2014all without sweating frequent distortions or outages that frustrate students on older internet technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. Lifelong Learning Keeps the Mind Active and Engaged<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Beyond bringing official degree and certificate programs to students, fiber internet also facilitates a less formal but still highly valued form of education: lifelong learning. Lifelong learning provides opportunities for the curious to understand their world\u2014and even the universe\u2014well after college ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Several companies and major universities, such as Wondrium (formerly The Great Courses), edX, Harvard, and Yale have developed extensive online course offerings. You can find classes from prestigious professors spanning topics like ancient Greek history, Renaissance art, classical music, modern astronomy, andmore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And many courses are available free of charge! Through fiber\u2019s near-lightspeed downloading, these courses can be streamed and enjoyed right from your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5. Virtual Reality Lets You Explore the World from Home<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Fiber\u2019s hefty bandwidth and vigorous download speeds also brings the wonder of Virtual Reality to your home\u2014and with it, the travel experiences many have only dreamed about! Unlike traditional forms of entertainment, VR\u2019s wondrous technology envelopes a user in multiple dimensions of visual and sound effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n VR\u2014through fiber internet\u2014makes viewers literally feel like they\u2019re wherever VR is showing them, whether it\u2019s a tour of the Grand Canyon or an Amazon rain forest, an astronaut\u2019s view from outer space, or a sonorous symphony hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fiber\u2019s speed and bandwidth combined with VR technology allows you to explore Paris\u2019 Louvre Museum one day, and the Colosseum in Rome the next without ever leaving your living room!<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6. Smart Homes Save Energy, Time, and Money<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Fiber internet and its spectacular speeds and enormous bandwidth capacities make it possible to power a genuine smart home\u2014a place brimming with tech and devices to cut energy usage and costs and make life better and more efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From smart refrigerators that let you know when it\u2019s time to get a new gallon of milk, to smart lighting that cuts off when you leave home, to smart speakers playing music (or soundscapes) throughout every room, smart home technology can turn your dwelling into the home of your dreams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Remember that fiber can keep these devices and smart home features running smoothly, while still letting you stream TV and movies, upload videos, and enjoy everything else about your internet. Unlike other forms of internet, with fiber, you\u2019re not forced to choose which online activity to sacrifice at any given time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n 7. Smart Home Security Makes for Safer Homes and Neighborhoods<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n One smart home feature everyone should take advantage of is improved real-time safety and security delivered by smart lighting, smart cameras, smart doorbells and related tech. Fiber-powered devices can monitor your home for security threats at all times, whether you\u2019re tucked in your own bed upstairs or thousands of miles away on vacation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, outdoor smart lighting and doorbell systems help make your neighborhood safer too, deterring \u201cporch pirates\u201d and other crime. Fiber has the power to keep these crucial smart home safety and security systems running strong while still allowing you to stay productive and engaged in other online activities simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 8. Video Calling Keeps You Connected Face-to-Face<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Lastly, fiber\u2019s impressive speeds and incredible bandwidth make video calling crystal clear and convenient. Grandparents can easily have face-to-face conversations with their grandchildren, and both sides of the call can see faces as well as hear voices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Video calling is simply a much more intimate way to stay in touch than by phoning or emailing. And fiber enables this improved communication without the distortions and interruptions that plague other types of internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The eight examples above are just a small sample of the way fiber internet\u2019s innovative technology enhances your life. From practical matters like health, work, and security, to broadening your worldview and sharing knowledge and world cultures, fiber can improve your well-being, inspire your mind, and uplift you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To learn additional ways that EPICTOUCH\u2019s fiber can make a real difference in your life, follow our social pages!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Just about any of our customers who have already made the switch from older forms of internet (like cable) to fiber broadband will tell you that fiber\u2019s advanced technology is vastly superior to anything else they\u2019ve used. 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