Lag. It’s not just a handy excuse when your squad just can’t seem to pull it together. It’s the scourge of every gamer. Well, every gamer that doesn’t have a dedicated fiber Internet connection.

The fastest, most reliable, lowest latency Internet connection can mean the difference between owning and being owned online. What is the best Internet for gaming? It’s a true symmetrical gigabit fiber connection. That’s handy, because that’s exactly what we here at Ting offer. Fiber Internet is the fastest, lowest latency Internet connection available today bar none. That’s why we call it crazy fast fiber Internet.

Whether you’re a console or PC gamer, whether you’re showing off your skills while streaming on Twitch or just having a bit of fun fragging folks online, true fiber-to-the-home Internet is a level up.

Three ways to save money as a cord cutter

Recently, there have been new rumblings and rumors on the Internet that cord cutting doesn’t really save you money. This is an old misconception that has been around since people first began ditching cable TV.

Now, critics are trying a new tactic. Instead of denying cable fees have become exorbitant, they purport that cord cutting is equally expensive because of the subscription fees for streaming services. Not true. With a little self-control, cord cutting can save you a significant amount of money.   

Another tactic critics use is to claim cord cutting costs are rising. However, a recent report by Park Associates found the average $8 cost of subscription streaming services has remained unchanged for the last three years, and what’s more, 30% of cord cutters don’t subscribe to any streaming services.

So what can you do to save money as a cord cutter? Here are three things.

1. Swap streaming services you no longer use for new ones.
2. Don’t subscribe to every service that catches your attention.
3. Do your research and you will save significant amounts of money while still watching what you want.

Power your career as a content creator with fiber Internet

Interested in becoming a content creator? You’ll need tech and tools to power your foray into the world of digital content. While you’re building a side hustle, your dream job or your very own business, the last thing you’ll want is an Internet connection that slows you down.

Ting fiber Internet is the perfect connection for people who want to do more online. Whether you’re streaming on Twitch or YouTube, or uploading photos to the cloud for your foodie blog, crazy fast fiber Internet from Ting is going to keep up with your content creation.

In our Holly Springs progress reports, we offer as much information as we possibly can on the fiber network build process. We’ll also talk about Ting events, promotions and some of the work we’re doing in the Holly Springs community. Check back regularly to keep up to date on the latest.

In our last update we provided an update on the status of the network in Holly Springs. Today, we’ll talk a bit about Phase 5 and 6 of the network build, and provide an update as to where those neighborhoods are at.

A TV antenna is a great way to get a multitude of HD channels including, in many areas, ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC for free. While you can buy an antenna for under $50 at stores such as Walmart or Target, you can also build your own antenna with items you likely already have in your house.

Here are two ways to make a cheap and easy antenna for your TV.

One note before we get started: if you have a smart TV you will need to use its menu to scan for channels after you install the antenna. To do this, go to settings on your TV. There you will find a channels menu with an option to scan for local channels. Without this step, your TV will not show all the available channels.

Recently, Melissa asked, “what are the short and long term plans for Ting Internet?”

So we knocked on some corner office doors and got VP of Sales and Marketing, Michael Goldstein, and CEO, Elliot Noss, to answer.