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Not All Connections Are Created Equal
/in Blog, featured /by geolinksWith the sudden surge in remote work and distance learning, internet connectivity has been put to the test. As we predicted, shared circuits in residential areas have been stretched beyond their limits with web surfing and video streaming competing for bandwidth with videoconferencing and large data uploads. These slowdowns are not unexpected. Most residential internet […]
Keeping You Connected: Beacons of Growth and Recovery
/in Blog, Culture News, featured /by geolinksAs we continue to navigate our way through the Coronavirus pandemic, we would like to take a moment to connect with you, our customers and partners. While the situation continues to evolve, as does our way of life along with it, one thing remains unchanged — our commitment to keeping you connected. In March, GeoLinks […]
Network downtime can be a thing of the past
/in Blog, featured /by geolinksIT downtime can cost businesses on average $9,000 per minute, or $540,000 per hour, according to a 2016 study by Ponemon Institute. Think it won’t happen to you? Think again. With thousands, if not millions, of dollars on the line, it’s imperative to closely examine your service level agreement (SLA) when choosing your ISP. Ninety-nine […]
GeoLinks Comments on Competitive Bidding Procedures
/in Blog, Public Comments /by geolinksCOMMENTS OF CALIFORNIA INTERNET, L.P. DBA GEOLINKS California Internet, L.P. DBA GeoLinks (“GeoLinks” or the “Company”) submits these Comments on the Public Notice, seeking input on proposed pre-auction and bidding processes proposed for Phase I of the upcoming Rural Digital Opportunity (“RDOF”) reverse auction.[1] INTRODUCTION AND SUMMARY GeoLinks is one of the fastest growing Internet […]
GeoLinks Joins Pledge to Keep Americans Connected
/in Blog, Disaster Prevention, News, Press Releases /by geolinksCalifornia-based telecommunications provider GeoLinks, has joined the Federal Communications Commission’s pledge to “Keep Americans Connected” during the coronavirus outbreak. The formal joining of the pledge is a vow from the company to ensure that its customers remain connected to vital information infrastructure during these uncertain times. The Keep Americans Connected Pledge reads as follows: Given […]
The Importance of Creating Digital Business Certainty
/in Blog /by geolinksBy: Skyler Ditchfield, GeoLinks CEO As businesses across the country establish and put in place procedures to ensure business continuity in the face of uncertainties surrounding the spread of coronavirus, including a surge in remote-optional work, limited connectivity looms large over the best-intentioned plans. While your place of business may have its network firing on […]
Closing An Invisible Barrier
/in Blog /by geolinksBy: Skyler Ditchfield, GeoLinks CEO As schools across the country are forced to close due to the threat of coronavirus infections, a familiar theme, and one that my company is dedicated to solving comes to mind. I’m referring to the Digital Divide that is ever-present, not always seen by those with high-speed connection, but all-too […]
GeoLinks Recognized as One of the Best Internet Providers in Los Angeles
/in Awards and Recognition, Blog, News, Press Releases /by geolinksCAMARILLO, Calif.– GeoLinks was recently recognized as one of the Best Internet Providers in Los Angeles by Expertise.com. A leading telecommunications company and competitive local exchange carrier (CLEC) public utility, GeoLinks is nationally recognized for its innovative Internet and Digital Voice solutions. “At GeoLinks, we pride ourselves not only on the quality of our products […]
How to Create an IT Disaster Plan to Prepare for California Wildfires
/in Blog, Disaster Prevention, featured /by geolinksHow to Prepare Your IT for Wildfires in California Wildfires in California are a serious concern for any business. They present both a danger to the people working at your organization and to your operations as a whole. Many businesses create plans for the former concern, which is, of course, the most important. However, the […]
How SD-WAN Can Benefit Your Multi-Location Business
/in Blog /by geolinksSoftware-defined wide area network technology (SD-WAN) is a powerful tool for businesses that rely on the Internet to operate. It is especially beneficial for multi-location businesses. Of course, every company’s needs are a little different. So, is SD-WAN right for your business? Read on to learn more about its benefits and uses for multi-location businesses. […]
Get to know GeoLinks’ Helpdesk Manager Michael Hurst
/in Blog, Culture News /by geolinks1. Let’s start with the basics, what’s your role at GeoLinks? As Helpdesk Manager, I oversee the Helpdesk, which is responsible for responding to client support tickets, and assisting our FieldOps technicians on installations. 2. What’s your favorite part about working for GeoLinks? The company culture and environment. Everyone here takes great pride in the […]
Get to know GeoLinks’ Director of Network Operations Kevin Malone
/in Blog, Culture News /by geolinks1. Let’s start with the basics, what’s your role at GeoLinks? My role is Director of Network Operations. I oversee Network Operations (Netops) which consists of the GeoLinks’ Customer Helpdesk, NOC department, as well as Systems/IT. 2. What’s your favorite part about working for GeoLinks? Hard to pick just one. The friendly cultural atmosphere, constantly […]
5 Disaster Prevention Tips for California Businesses
/in Blog, Disaster Prevention /by geolinks5 Disaster Prevention Tips to Help California Businesses Better Prepare for Natural Disasters Natural disasters can be both unpredictable and unavoidable. From loss of structure, habitat, property, and life, the associated damage can be unthinkable. For businesses, natural disasters can prove detrimental in many different ways. From preventing staff from making it into work, to […]
Get to know GeoLinks’ Accounts Payable Specialist Brayan Juarez
/in Blog, Culture News /by geolinks1. Let’s start with the basics, what’s your role at GeoLinks? My title is Accounts Payable Specialist, and I currently handle all Accounts Payable tasks. This includes making payments to vendors, vendor relations, tracking our expenses, and any other accounting tasks that have to do with Accounts Payable. I also assist with Accounts Receivable and […]
Infographic: The Cost of Internet Downtime
/in Blog /by geolinksWant to ensure your company has true business continuity? Ask about GeoLinks’ ultimate IT disaster prevention plan – the GeoLit Bundle.
Get to know GeoLinks’ General Counsel and VP of Government Affairs and Education Melissa Slawson
/in Blog /by geolinks1. Let’s start with the basics, what’s your role at GeoLinks? My official title is General Counsel and V.P. of Government Affairs and Education. I handle all legal and regulatory matters, which includes tracking policies and legislation that may affect GeoLinks’ business and advocating for GeoLinks’ interests before various regulatory bodies (including the FCC). In […]
How Can Latency Affect Your Business?
/in Blog /by geolinksWhat is Latency? Why Does Latency Matter? How Can You Reduce Latency? Have you ever found yourself frustrated because it’s taking forever to simply load a website? How about uploading a document into an email; do you feel like you might as well watch paint dry? Perhaps you’re in a rush to pull up a […]
Get to know GeoLinks’ Director of Human Resources Amanda Gonzalez
/in Blog, Culture News /by geolinksGet to know Amanda Gonzalez: Director of Human Resources 1. Let’s start with the basics, what’s your role at GeoLinks? As the Director of Human Resources, my role at GeoLinks is to recommend how to strategically manage people as business resources within our company. This includes recruiting and hiring employees with specific skill sets to meet the […]
Get to know GeoLinks’ Project Coordinator Tania Wiley
/in Blog, Culture News /by geolinks1. Let’s start with the basics, what’s your role at GeoLinks? I’m one of GeoLinks’ Project Coordinators. I help both our team and our clients with basically anything and everything that is needed in the sales process. I can be qualifying an address one minute, and the next I can be helping draw up a […]
Wildfire Technology Innovation Summit
/in Blog, Disaster Prevention, News /by geolinksLessons Learned in San Diego – Panel at California’s First Ever Wildfire Technology Innovation Summit Moderator: Jessica Block, Assistant Director of WIFIRE Lab, Qualcomm Institute, UC San Diego Panelists: 1. Skyler Ditchfield, CEO, GeoLinks 2. Tony Mecham, San Diego Unit Chief, CAL FIRE 3. Brian D’Agostino, Director of Fire Science & Climate Adaptation, SDG&E 4. Graham […]