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What to Expect for your Business Internet Installation

Selecting and implementing a new ISP for your business can be a daunting process, but with the team at Hunter Communications at your side, you can rest assured it will...
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Why Big Cable Companies Don’t Advertise Upload Speeds

Contrary to what the big cable companies would have you believe, internet speed includes two numbers: download and upload speed. Download speed determines how fast your device can receive information...
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7 Reasons Why Oregon Needs Fiber Infrastructure

On January 12, 2022, Oregon State Representative Pam Marsh (D-Ashland) announced she would be introducing legislation that would use $200 million in federal dollars from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs...

FAQs on Hunter’s Acquisition of OnlineNW and XS Media

Hunter Communications’ recent acquisition of McMinnville Access Company LLC, parent company to OnlineNW and XS Media, will allow Hunter to expand product offerings throughout Oregon and accelerates our ability to...
Smart Home Tech

Last-Minute Gifts for Smart Homes

In the modern era, the digital world meets our daily lives to build smarter homes.  The connected devices inside our houses work together to create a smart ecosystem.  Here’s a...
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Our Teams during the Holidays

As a local company, our employees participated in various community events this holiday season. Check out some of the highlights! Salvation Army Red Kettle Kickoff Our employees volunteered in the...
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Internet Strategy for Oregonians

BY MICHAEL WYNSCHENK, CEO of HUNTER COMMUNICATIONS In Oregon, too many of us are using 2001 internet technology while paying 2021 prices. The services are too slow, data caps are...
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What internet speed is right for me?

Here's a fun math problem: What internet speed does a house with one remote worker, two smartphones, a tablet, and a Ring Video Doorbell need? To determine what speed is...
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Top 5 Tech Trends in the IoT

The Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming the way we live and work, driving innovation across various industries. These top 5 tech trends in the IoT are reshaping the landscape...
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Why 5G Needs Fiber

Mobile networks are a necessary component of our modern communications infrastructure.  These wireless technologies keep us connected as we drive around, explore downtown, or visit a state park. The 5th...
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What is a VoIP Phone?

Whether you manage a small business or a large enterprise, you're likely considering how to make your operations more efficient, ensure quality service to your customers is consistent, and ways...
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3 Reasons Why Fiber Internet is Best

Today, high-speed internet is no longer a luxury--it's a necessity for most households in the United States. From working at home to attending remote school programs or simply streaming television...