How fast can cellular internet get?
Don’t worry, there’s no such thing as 8G. Yet. In fact, we’re really still in the 4G world. 5G is still a few years away, and if that doesn’t satisfy the techies, we should expect 8G…
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More layoffs ahead for ESPN
It was only 7 months ago that ESPN announced “notable” layoffs. Well, they’re at it again. DSLReports, who have never been big fans of ESPN, say that another 50-60 layoffs are coming, and this time it may be…
IT’S A MYTH: Do cell carriers want you to have poor service indoors?
Tell me if you’ve heard this one. Supposedly AT&T, Verizon, and other cellular carriers don’t want you to put a cellular signal booster into your office. The cell booster doesn’t make them any money and it…
Softbank to give up on Sprint-TMobile merger
Oh, thank heaven. Even though I’ve railed against a potential Sprint/T-Mobile merger over and over again, I still thought it was going to happen. After all, it seemed just too stupid to avoid. Now it seems that for…
COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS: Are you still having problems with power saving on DIRECTV boxes?
Reaching out to our friends in bars, restaurants, offices and shops out there. Does your DIRECTV hardware turn off after 4 hours automatically? I was aware of this being a problem about five years ago, but…
NICE AND EASY: What is a panel antenna?
Well, simply, it’s this. “Panel antenna” is a term for any antenna that sits tall instead of wide. This particular antenna is a TV antenna, but panel antennas are used for a wide variety of things. This…
What’s the best cell booster for Sprint users?
If you read this blog a lot you’ve probably picked up on the fact that I make fun of Sprint a lot. The company isn’t always easy for a techie like me to like, because they’ve…
Is the “big ugly dish” dead?
Spoiler alert: Yes. It may have been all the rage when Radio Shack put it on the cover back in 1986, but the C-Band satellite, also known as the “Big Ugly Dish,” is really a thing…
A Few Things Before Binge-Watching Stranger Things This Weekend
Before you watch Stranger Things this weekend, let’s take a look at what we know, what we think we know, and some outlandish theories. A year is a long time to wait for the next season of…
What is RSSI?
RSSI is one of those terms that’s supposed to tell you how bad your signal is so you’ll spend money on fixing it. Let me explain. RSSI stands for “received signal strength indicator” or “received signal…
Five Things Marine Installers Need to Know About DIRECTV
Are you a marine electronics installer who has questions about satellite TV installations? Signal Connect, the division of Signal Group responsible for satellite TV sales and support, has the answers. Three members of Signal Connect hosted presentations at…
FUN FRIDAY: Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot
The chart is just a start, but if you’re feeling like a little bit of a kick with your food, you’ll get an idea of just how hot some common sauces are, thanks to Sriracha2Go. Sriracha,…
NICE AND EASY: What is a DAS (Distributed Antenna System)
Right now, you’re sitting on your computer at work, wondering why you can’t get cell service at your desk. This is a problem that about 75% of workplaces face, and it’s a big problem. Folks, this…
USB Power Bank Ah Rating Evaluation
I have been given or purchased a number of various USB power banks. These power banks are designed to replace the AC outlet with a USB power supply so that when you’re in the field and…
One Reason to Get DIRECTV for Your Financial Office, Plus 4 More
DIRECTV can be a great addition to any investment planning office. There are many great reasons why satellite TV benefits your clients and your staff. Are you a finance officer who has thought about adding DIRECTV…