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How Does a Virtual Private Network Protect You?
The Perils of Public Wi-Fi Publicly available Wi-Fi networks usually offer no security at all or not enough to be of practical use. This means any information you send over such networks can be potentially intercepted by anyone else accessing the network, including...
GVEC WiFi App: Home Network Management Made Easy
GVEC Internet now makes managing your home WiFi network through your GVEC-rented Calix router easier than ever! Introducing the new GVEC WiFi mobile app! Got a GVEC Calix Router? Renting a GVEC router already delivers the conveniences of comprehensive...
GVEC Fiber Now Available To New Areas of Shiner!
Hey, Shiner—GVEC Fiber is now available to new rural areas of the Cleanest Little City in Texas! New construction completed in July and August makes the fastest internet technology in the world accessible to you! Check availability to your Shiner address on our...
Keeping Your Home Network Secure
Ah, the good old days. Remember back when the extent of protecting your personal information was based on owning a home paper shredder and not throwing away mail or documents with sensitive material printed on it? Yes, gone are the days of simple dumpster...
Pratik and Rushabh: Keeping Your Service Stable and Secure
If you’re a GVEC Internet subscriber, you may have received an email before letting you know of system maintenance we’re scheduled to do. These emails explain the necessity of maintenance to sustain fast, reliable service for our customers. In short,...
Streaming Video Data Usage: What Internet Speed do I Need to Stream?
A Tale from a Long-Ago Era in Home Video Once upon a time, a small video-rental company launched in Dallas. The year was 1985. This small shop would quickly grow itself into an international behemoth that ruled the world of video rentals for over 20 years, with...
What Internet Speed Do I Need for Online Gaming?
If you’re an online gamer, you may have experienced the frustration of glitchy game play. Maybe you’re playing an online shooter, and you’ve got an enemy in your sights. Just before you press the trigger, though, the screen shudders, freezes and suddenly jumps ahead,...
How GVEC Fiber Delivers a Connection You Can Count On
Fiber is not only the fastest type of internet connection there is—it’s also the most reliable! Why? To start, fiber isn’t affected by some of the outside disturbances the same way other internet delivery methods are. Conditions like weather, moisture, and extreme or...
Five Tips for Privacy Protection on Facebook
Social media is so common now, it’s part of everyday life for many people. Unfortunately, it’s commonality can often makes users so laxed, they forget about taking important security measures—like protecting their privacy. Facebook Remains #1 Remember a little over a...
How to Troubleshoot a Slow Internet Connection
GVEC Internet aims to provide fast, reliable service for customers. We know the importance of a dependable connection in today’s world. That being said, we realize some customers may occasionally have trouble with their service for various reasons that need to be...
How Will I Know Fiber Internet Service is Coming My Way?
GVEC Fiber Internet service generates lots of excitement across the areas we serve—and for good reason: It’s built from the world’s fastest, most reliable internet technology. With speeds of up to 1 Gbps, symmetric upload and download speeds, rock-bottom latency, and...
What Is GVEC Fiber to the Home? Why Does It Create a Better Connection?
If you visit gvec.net, gvec.org or GVEC social media often, or if you regularly read The GVEC Review, you may be familiar with the term " Fiber to the Home ” used to describe GVEC Fiber Internet. It’s a phrase that may sound self-explanatory. If you subscribe to GVEC...
Ways the Internet of Things May Affect Your Life
In today’s connected world, you’ve probably heard or become familiar with the term Internet of Things (IoT). The IoT basically describes a network that allows more and more internet-capable devices to connect to and even communicate with one another by sharing or...
Is Your Home Smart?
Chances are, in the last decade, you may have added some smart appliances or devices to your home. The reasons for these additions may vary—from convenience and energy efficiency to entertainment and interests. And if you’ve made some techy upgrades, you may wonder:...
Internet Speed Test Basics and How to Run One
Megabits; Mbps; latency; ping rates; download speeds; upload speeds—these are some of the common terms bandied about by ISPs promoting internet plans. GVEC uses these terms, too, but what do they really mean? Here’s a brief explanation of each, followed by...
Mesh Networks – What They’re for and How to Know if You Need One
If you consistently experience weak signals from your Wi-Fi network to any part of your home, a GVEC mesh network could potentially transform your online experiences. What is a Mesh Network? Mesh networks are a relatively new technology developed as an evolution to...
What Do We Mean By Extreme Speed?
You’ve heard us talk about “extreme-speed” Fiber becoming available in areas where GVEC Fiber is under construction. But have you ever wondered just how extreme Fiber’s speed really is? Fiber optic lines are extremely thin strands of glass, capable of transmitting...
Following GVEC is Fun and Functional!
Has your social media news feed become dull and drag? Do you find yourself scrolling aimlessly through friends’ photos, meaningless memes and food pictures? Maybe it’s time to add some useful substance and liven up your feed by following GVEC! Here are the kind of fun...
Five Reasons Renting is Better
When you become a GVEC Internet customer, we give you options—speed packages, pricing plans, etc. Another option you have is whether to purchase your own network equipment for wireless coverage within your home or to rent it from us. Some people may believe...
GVEC Fiber Soon Available in New Areas of La Vernia, New Berlin and Seguin!
Great news! GVEC will soon deliver extreme-speed Fiber to new areas of La Vernia, New Berlin and Seguin! Construction is underway, and projected completion is February 2021. Give us a call today at 800.699.4832 to ask how you can sign up for GVEC Fiber, or visit...