General Blog
7 Reasons Why Oregon Needs Fiber Infrastructure
Fiber-optic internet is the best technology for supporting our present and future communication needs. There are seven reasons why Oregon needs to invest in fiber-optic network infrastructure.
Bidding on Airwaves: How ISPs Compete for Broadband Space
Learn more about how internet service providers compete for broadband space by bidding on wireless spectrum in FCC auctions.
FAQs on Hunter’s Acquisition of OnlineNW and XS Media
Read the frequently asked questions about Hunter’s acquisition of XS Media in Eugene and Online NW in McMinnville.
Last-Minute Gifts for Smart Homes
Here’s our list of the best last-minute tech gifts for your smart home ecosystem this holiday season.
Internet Strategy for Oregonians
With the passage of the National Infrastructure Bill, Hunter Communications is hopeful these investments will help us bring faster, more affordable internet to our communities. Hunter’s CEO Michael Wynschenk describes how this bill will impact Oregonians.
What internet speed is right for me?
Not sure what internet speed is right for you? Use this guide to help you decide which internet package best fits your needs!
Top 5 Tech Trends on the IoT
The network of connected devices known as the Internet of Things (IoT) is a quickly expanding area of the technology sector. Here’s a list of the top tech five trends on the Internet of Things.
Why 5G Needs Fiber
Though a wireless connection, 5G must be supported by a backbone. 5G couldn’t function without a wireline fiber-optic network.
Broadband Innovation: Connecting with Youth
Connected Lane County is a non-profit organization headquartered in Eugene and is focused on finding educational solutions for local youth. Recently, they created a new space called the SparkLab, part an initiative aimed at creating spaces for students to get excited...
What is a VoIP Phone?
VoIP is short for Voice over Internet Protocol. It enables businesses to make calls using an internet connection rather than a traditional, analog phone line. With a phone service provided through an internet connection, companies using VoIP can make calls from desk phones, computers, and even their personal cells.
3 Reasons Why Fiber Internet is Best
Access to high-speed internet has become a necessity. But not all internet connections are created equal. Fiber-optic technology is considered the best technology for internet access for three reasons: 1) fastest speeds, 2) most reliability, and 3) it’s built for the future.
Introducing Hunter Robocall Blocker
At Hunter Communications, we are committed to protecting our voice customers from illegal robocalls. We are thrilled to announce that Hunter Robocall Blocking is now available to our voice customers at no additional cost.
Five Pandemic Trends Shaping the Restaurant Industry
During the pandemic, many restaurants found new ways to serve their customers. Now, though the shutdowns are coming to an end, many of these operational changes are here to stay. Here’s a list of five trends which will continue to shape the restaurant industry.
Introducing Hunter Home Office
Working remotely became the norm for many organizations when the Covid-19 pandemic forced an abrupt change. For those employees who will continue to from home, Hunter Communications has a solution for your business.
What You Should Know About the FCC’s Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF)
You may have read or heard about the recent FCC Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) auction announcements that awarded funding to help underwrite the construction and operation of high-speed broadband networks to many rural communities where residents still lack adequate access to the internet.
Hunter Celebrates Teachers With Special Offer
Teachers work to make sure their students have the resources they need to reach their potential, yet today’s teachers are often called upon to teach and work remotely via their home internet connection. To recognize the valuable contribution our teachers make, Hunter is currently offering teachers our top tier residential high-speed 1 Gb/1Gb fiber-optic home internet service for $30 a month FOR LIFE.
CARES Act: Yamhill County Broadband Expansion
OnlineNW (now Hunter Communications) received a grant for $500,000 from Yamhill County as part of the CARES Act.
Social Media Community Guidelines
Hunter Communications Social Media Community GuidelinesHunter Communications has established the following guidelines for public posts on the official Hunter Communications Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram pages. These social media pages are safe...
What the Wildfires Taught us About Partnership
Employees joined forces with other network professionals to set up temporary internet solutions as part of Oregon Internet Response (OIR).
Wildfire Relief: Holiday Farm Fire Volunteer Contribution
The team at XS Media (now Hunter Communications) volunteered to help with the relief efforts during the Holiday Farm Fire.