Meet the Smithville Wi-Fi Wagon: Bringing Better Connectivity to Community Events
Have you ever tried to send a photo, text a friend, or search for directions at a crowded event only to find your connection crawling? […]
Bandwidth Prioritization: Tips to prioritize devices on your Wi-Fi
In busy households, the competition for bandwidth is fierce. From video calls to streaming to gaming, the demand for bandwidth adds up and can cause […]
Beat the Hoosier Heat: Smart Gadgets for a Cooler Indiana Summer
Indiana summers certainly have a personality, and that personality sometimes can be described as “damp.” Step outside in July and the air greets you like […]
Device Updates: Why They Matter More Than You Think
We’ve all seen it: those persistent update notifications that pop up at the most inconvenient times. It’s easy to hit “remind me later,” and then […]
New Year’s Technology Resolutions for 2026: Practical Tech Goals to Start Today
A new year brings a fresh start — and 2026 is the perfect time to take a closer look at the technology you rely on […]
Cozy Tech: Stay Warm and Connected This Season
When the weather outside turns brisk and blustery, there’s nothing better than coming home to a space that feels warm and welcoming — and connected. […]
Smart Home Tech: 5 Smart Gadgets for Spring Cleaning
Spring cleaning doesn’t have to mean hours of scrubbing and sweeping. The latest smart home tech gadgets can handle the hard work for you, leaving […]
7 Smart Devices for Fitness: Prioritize Your Health in 2025
We all want to look and feel our best, but sometimes full schedules get in the way. Make it easier to prioritize your health this […]
Smithville Executive Vice-President Cullen McCarty offers his insights in Perspectives column
Mr. McCarty’s “Perspectives” column on Inside Indiana Business shares details of some of Smithville’s reasoning for deploying fiber communication services in the region and the […]
History of the Internet
The United States Department of Defense (DOD) created the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA) in 1958. They were later persuaded by physicists to fund research […]
