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Independent experts agree that Midco Internet is a pioneer in delivering speed, consistency, and minimal latency across its extensive footprint.
Ookla®, the world leader in Internet testing and analysis, recently named Midco #1 in South Dakota for fastest median download and upload speeds, highest Network Consistency Score™, and lowest latency. Ranked number one. Midco also earned top spots in these categories at various locations across multiple states.
CNET recently ranked Midco as the Best Internet Provider in North and South Dakota in an independent review, stating: Availability, superior top speeds, and solid customer service make Midco your first choice. ”
“Midco’s commitment to the Fiber Forward initiative has enhanced connectivity and significantly improved the customer experience,” said Chief Operating Officer Ben Dold. “Recognition from CNET and his Ookla data show a positive impact, demonstrating that we provide the fastest and most reliable network in the many markets we serve.”
So if you’re a Midco customer, “it’s great” to have the internet coming to your home, says home product manager Theresa Lai.
“We have external validation that this is great internet, especially when compared to the 5G home internet that you may have seen in the news lately from wireless providers offering home internet.”
But as the Internet spreads throughout your home, you’ll likely rely on Wi-Fi to connect many of your devices.
“Our goal is to cover the entire house,” Lai said. “By adding Midoko By connecting Wi-Fi to their internet services, our customers have the tools and technology to eliminate so-called “dead zones” or “buffer zones,” and our customers are leveraging them to ensure their services are It feels more seamless than ever. ”
Midco provides three key services to eliminate buffer zones within the home: reliability, control and protection, she said.
reliability
Whether you’re homeschooling with your kids, watching the big game or a new movie, no one wants their internet to stop working.
Midco Wi-Fi blends hardware and software to keep your devices connected no matter where you are in your home. For many customers, no additional equipment is needed to experience the benefits of Midco Wi-Fi, but some customers may require one or more Midco Wi-Fi pods, called extenders, for a seamless connection. .
“This puts Wi-Fi where you really need it,” from small, cramped apartments to high-rise residences where it’s hard to get service in an office corner or a designated area for home study, Lai said. says. “It’s super easy. No wiring involved. Just download the app and follow the instructions to connect your pods.”
When dealing with dead zones, “a lot depends on the layout of your home,” she added. “In some cases, certain materials or wall placement can have a negative impact. There are some square footage-based guidelines that our team can discuss with you.”
Once the hardware is installed, Midco’s powerful software “learns your home,” Lai continued. “Optimize your network for you and your devices.”
Control
Midco customers can download the Midco Wi-Fi app to gain complete control and visibility over their home internet.
“Once you install the app, you can see all the activity on your pods, devices, and network,” says Lai. “If you see a pod active or notice low signal visibility for a device, you can also add a pod to that area. It’s super easy.”
Parents also have complete content access control through the app.
“You can add settings for each device and assign devices to users,” Lai says. “For example, if you assign a child her iPad, all devices assigned to that child will now have some level of parental control.”
Options include “timeouts” to temporarily stop certain services (for example, to limit access to games on snowy days). There’s also an “Internet Freeze” setting that permanently disables the service, including shutting down connections for kids after a certain amount of time at night.
“This is also a useful way to monitor connected devices,” Rai says. “I use it to find out why my Furbo dog camera broke or to make sure my Nest fire alarm is connected.”
protection
Midco Wi-Fi software also provides strong protection against the inevitable “bad guys” in cyberspace.
“There are safeguards built in to block malicious traffic, and the software is very good at detecting it,” Lai said. “They’re also great at isolating one connected device, so if something happens to one device, you don’t want everything on your network to be messed up. ”
With complete visibility into your home, you can also monitor your children’s internet usage and make sure they’re not visiting platforms or websites that are likely to attract malware threats.
“There were instances where parents noticed how many threats were being blocked on their children’s tablets. This was a good opportunity for parents to have a conversation with their children about not accessing certain websites anymore.” said Mr. Rai.
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