What is Bandwidth?

January 25, 2023

What is bandwidth—and why is higher bandwidth so important?

Bandwidth can be confusing. It is the amount of information an internet connection can manage per second. Generally speaking, the higher the bandwidth, the quicker a device downloads information from the internet, including emails or streamed movies. High bandwidth levels let internet users accomplish activities like streaming TV shows, participating in video calls, playing online games, and posting to social media simultaneously without any slowdowns.

More bandwidth is indispensable for keeping an active online household productive—and happy! SR Connect subscribers can choose from 100 Mbps or 1 Gbps (1 Gig). Do you have the 100 Mbps plan and need more speed? Call us today and we can upgrade you to the Ultimate Gig Service. Pair that with our Wi-Fi Experience Bundle of ExperienceIQ and ProtectIQ and you have the best of the best.

Stop the Buffer: How to Get the Most from Your Streaming Experience

April 9, 2026

There’s nothing more frustrating than getting right to the end of a close game, only to see the spinning buffering wheel as your team goes for the winning shot. Buffering and sluggish streaming are sometimes a sign of slow internet, but other factors could be at play, especially if you’re already connected to [INSERT ISP]’s […]

Singing River Connect Sends Help to TVI Fiber

March 4, 2026

For the first time ever, Singing River Connect is sending fiber technicians to help with storm restoration. TVIfiber is the broadband subsidiary of Tallahatchie Valley Electric Power Association. Singing River Electric sent linemen to help TVEPA restore power after Winter Storm Fern, and now our fiber technicians will complete complex splicing and replace service drops […]

Take Back Your Phone: How to Reduce Spam

January 22, 2026

Spam comes in many forms, such as robocalls, scam texts, and junk email, all trying to reach your phone or inbox. You may feel that you’re receiving more spam than legitimate communications. With new tactics that are often based on AI-generated content, it’s more important than ever to take action to protect yourself. Blocking these […]

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