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The Best Cell Phone Plans For Seniors
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  • Mobile
  • December 12, 2024
Bring a furry friend home for the holidays! Adopt-A-Pet
Adopt-A-Pet Event @ Lubbock Optimum Store
Modem vs. Router
Modem vs. Router: Do I Need Both?
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  • Internet
  • July 17, 2024
internet 5g
2.4 GHz vs 5 GHz WiFi: Which Is Better?
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  • Internet
  • July 17, 2024
Two men playing video games
How to game with WiFi 6E
  • Read Time: 4 min
  • Internet
  • May 29, 2024
Ethernet cables can help increase Internet speed
What Ethernet Cable Do I Need?
  • Read Time: 5 min.
  • Internet
  • May 15, 2024
best cloud gaming services
6 Cloud Gaming Services to Try in 2024
  • Read Time: 6 min.
  • Internet
  • January 23, 2024
Fiber Optic Internet
How Is Fiber Internet Installed?
  • Read Time: 7 min.
  • Internet
  • January 17, 2024
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Optimum vs. Xfinity: Which Should You Choose?
  • Read Time: 6 min.
  • Internet
  • December 27, 2023
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TV Guide FAQs: How Do I Know What's On TV Tonight?
  • Read Time: 2 min.
  • TV
  • December 19, 2023
Save & Close  WiFi vs Mobile Data:
WiFi vs. Mobile Data: Which Is Better?
  • Read Time: 5 min.
  • Internet
  • December 06, 2023
Optimum vs. AT&T: A Comparison Guide
Optimum vs. AT&T: What You Need to Know
  • Read Time: 5 min.
  • Internet
  • November 21, 2023
Old Phone
How to Recycle Your Old Phone
  • Read Time: 3 min.
  • Mobile
  • November 14, 2023
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A Close Look at the Samsung Frame TV
  • Read Time: 4 min.
  • TV
  • October 03, 2023
The Realities of Virtual Reality
The Realities of Virtual Reality: Pros and Cons
  • Read Time: 6 min.
  • Internet
  • September 27, 2023
mobile gaming
Mobile Gaming with 5G Speeds
  • Read Time: 3 min.
  • Mobile
  • September 26, 2023
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Finding the Best Home Internet and WiFi
  • Read Time: 3 min
  • Internet
  • September 20, 2023
Finding Low-Cost Internet
How to Get Affordable Internet
  • Read Time: 3 min.
  • Internet
  • August 23, 2023
Optimum for Internet & Mobile
Why Choose Optimum for Internet & Mobile
  • Read Time: 3 min.
  • Internet
  • August 23, 2023
Two men playing video games
The Ultimate Guide to Gaming Bandwidth
  • Read Time: 6 min
  • Internet
  • July 11, 2023
Smart WiFi 6
The Ultimate Guide to WiFi 6
  • Read Time: 2 min.
  • Internet
  • July 11, 2023
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How to Stream Movies on Your TV
  • Read Time: 5 min.
  • TV
  • April 24, 2023
Latency & Internet Connection Related
What Is Latency?
  • Read Time: 7 min.
  • Internet
  • March 29, 2023
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How to Stop Scammers on Social Media
  • Read Time: 4 min.
  • Internet
  • February 21, 2023
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3 Easy to Use Mobile Phones in 2023
  • Read Time: 3 min.
  • Mobile
  • February 07, 2023
Getting everything you need from your mobile network?
How to Get the Most Out of Your Mobile Data
  • Read Time: 4 min.
  • Mobile
  • January 08, 2023
Game Streaming
Internet Upload Speed for Live Streaming
  • Read Time: 4 min.
  • Internet
  • November 20, 2022
Save & Close  5 Gig vs. 5G vs. 5GHz
Optimum Explains 5 Gig, 5G and 5GHz.
  • Read Time: 4 min.
  • Internet
  • September 29, 2022
4g-5g-and-LTE-explained
The Differences Between 4G, 5G, and LTE
  • Read Time: 5 min.
  • Mobile
  • August 03, 2022
Girl using Tablet
Do I Need WiFi to Get on the Internet?
  • Read Time: 4 min.
  • Internet
  • May 17, 2022
Fiber Internet
What is Fiber Internet?
  • Read Time: 8 min.
  • Internet
  • April 25, 2022
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What is 5G Mobile Technology & How It Works
  • Read Time: 3 min.
  • Mobile
  • April 24, 2022
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What is Bandwidth and How Does It Work?
  • Read Time: 2 min
  • Internet
  • October 06, 2021
Upload Speeds
What Is A Good Download and Upload Speed?
  • Read Time: 4 min.
  • Internet
  • September 28, 2021
Senior citizens using phone
Cell Phones for Seniors
  • Read Time: 5 min.
  • Mobile
  • July 27, 2021
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WiFi Router and Internet Speed
  • Read Time: 5 min.
  • Internet
  • June 09, 2021
wifi-6G
Wi-Fi 6 and the End of the Buffer
  • Read Time: 4 min.
  • Internet
  • June 09, 2021
 person taking photo with phone
Guide to the Best Mobile Phone Cameras
  • Read Time: 3 min.
  • Mobile
  • May 26, 2021
Which Router Should I Buy
Which Router Should I Buy?
  • Read Time: 6 min.
  • Internet
  • February 23, 2020
streaming experience
Optimize Your Streaming Experience with Optimum
  • Read Time: 13 min.
  • TV
  • February 22, 2020
Modem vs. Router
Modem vs. Router: Do I Need Both?
  • Read Time: 3 min.
  • Internet
  • July 17, 2024
internet 5g
2.4 GHz vs 5 GHz WiFi: Which Is Better?
  • Read Time: 5 min.
  • Internet
  • July 17, 2024
Two men playing video games
How to game with WiFi 6E
  • Read Time: 4 min
  • Internet
  • May 29, 2024
Ethernet cables can help increase Internet speed
What Ethernet Cable Do I Need?
  • Read Time: 5 min.
  • Internet
  • May 15, 2024
best cloud gaming services
6 Cloud Gaming Services to Try in 2024
  • Read Time: 6 min.
  • Internet
  • January 23, 2024
Fiber Optic Internet
How Is Fiber Internet Installed?
  • Read Time: 7 min.
  • Internet
  • January 17, 2024
Save & Close  WiFi vs Mobile Data:
WiFi vs. Mobile Data: Which Is Better?
  • Read Time: 5 min.
  • Internet
  • December 06, 2023
Optimum vs. AT&T: A Comparison Guide
Optimum vs. AT&T: What You Need to Know
  • Read Time: 5 min.
  • Internet
  • November 21, 2023
The Realities of Virtual Reality
The Realities of Virtual Reality: Pros and Cons
  • Read Time: 6 min.
  • Internet
  • September 27, 2023
Couple using tablet outside
Finding the Best Home Internet and WiFi
  • Read Time: 3 min
  • Internet
  • September 20, 2023
Finding Low-Cost Internet
How to Get Affordable Internet
  • Read Time: 3 min.
  • Internet
  • August 23, 2023
Optimum for Internet & Mobile
Why Choose Optimum for Internet & Mobile
  • Read Time: 3 min.
  • Internet
  • August 23, 2023
Two men playing video games
The Ultimate Guide to Gaming Bandwidth
  • Read Time: 6 min
  • Internet
  • July 11, 2023
Smart WiFi 6
The Ultimate Guide to WiFi 6
  • Read Time: 2 min.
  • Internet
  • July 11, 2023
Latency & Internet Connection Related
What Is Latency?
  • Read Time: 7 min.
  • Internet
  • March 29, 2023
sander-sammy
How to Stop Scammers on Social Media
  • Read Time: 4 min.
  • Internet
  • February 21, 2023
Game Streaming
Internet Upload Speed for Live Streaming
  • Read Time: 4 min.
  • Internet
  • November 20, 2022
Save & Close  5 Gig vs. 5G vs. 5GHz
Optimum Explains 5 Gig, 5G and 5GHz.
  • Read Time: 4 min.
  • Internet
  • September 29, 2022
Girl using Tablet
Do I Need WiFi to Get on the Internet?
  • Read Time: 4 min.
  • Internet
  • May 17, 2022
Fiber Internet
What is Fiber Internet?
  • Read Time: 8 min.
  • Internet
  • April 25, 2022
woman video call high speed connection
What is Bandwidth and How Does It Work?
  • Read Time: 2 min
  • Internet
  • October 06, 2021
Upload Speeds
What Is A Good Download and Upload Speed?
  • Read Time: 4 min.
  • Internet
  • September 28, 2021
wifi-router-and-internet-speed
WiFi Router and Internet Speed
  • Read Time: 5 min.
  • Internet
  • June 09, 2021
wifi-6G
Wi-Fi 6 and the End of the Buffer
  • Read Time: 4 min.
  • Internet
  • June 09, 2021
Which Router Should I Buy
Which Router Should I Buy?
  • Read Time: 6 min.
  • Internet
  • February 23, 2020
man taking picture
The Best Cell Phone Plans For Seniors
  • Read Time: 5 min.
  • Mobile
  • December 12, 2024
Old Phone
How to Recycle Your Old Phone
  • Read Time: 3 min.
  • Mobile
  • November 14, 2023
mobile gaming
Mobile Gaming with 5G Speeds
  • Read Time: 3 min.
  • Mobile
  • September 26, 2023
easy-to-use-mobile-phones
3 Easy to Use Mobile Phones in 2023
  • Read Time: 3 min.
  • Mobile
  • February 07, 2023
Getting everything you need from your mobile network?
How to Get the Most Out of Your Mobile Data
  • Read Time: 4 min.
  • Mobile
  • January 08, 2023
4g-5g-and-LTE-explained
The Differences Between 4G, 5G, and LTE
  • Read Time: 5 min.
  • Mobile
  • August 03, 2022
Person using laptop and phone
What is 5G Mobile Technology & How It Works
  • Read Time: 3 min.
  • Mobile
  • April 24, 2022
Senior citizens using phone
Cell Phones for Seniors
  • Read Time: 5 min.
  • Mobile
  • July 27, 2021
 person taking photo with phone
Guide to the Best Mobile Phone Cameras
  • Read Time: 3 min.
  • Mobile
  • May 26, 2021

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