Working From Home
Working and doing school from home in the country
You should not have to drive to a parking lot in town to join a meeting or turn in homework. Here is what it takes to work and learn from a rural home.
Video calls that hold up
A steady cellular connection handles video meetings, online classes and telehealth visits in good coverage.
Upload matters too
Sending big files and being on camera uses upload speed. Cellular service usually has far better upload than older satellite plans.
Put the router up high
A window on the second floor or a high shelf usually beats the floor behind the TV.
Everybody online at once
Work, school and streaming can share the connection, so the house does not have to take turns.
Common questions
How much speed do I need to work from home?
For most office work and video calls, a steady 10 to 25 Mbps download and 3 to 5 Mbps upload is plenty. Steadiness matters more than the top number.
Can my kids do online school on it?
Yes. Online classes and homework sites use much less data than streaming movies.
What if the signal drops during a meeting?
Moving the router closer to a window is the easiest fix. Call us and we will help you find the best spot.
Let us check your place
Send us the address and how you will use it. We answer every one ourselves.
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