When choosing a wireless internet provider, it’s easy to think of the “big guys.” But “big” doesn’t always mean better, especially when you live in a rural area. Big wireless companies are usually more concerned with the number of subscribers they can secure, and therefore target big cities and townships. While a company like Comcast […]
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Setting Up A Wireless Router For The Best Signal
Every rose has its thorn. And by rose we mean wireless internet, and by thorn we mean bad connection. But also, every cloud has a silver lining, and in this case the cloud is the wifi and the silver lining is that you can maximize your connection by placing your router in an optimum location! […]
The Importance of High Speed Internet for Remote Workers
Remote workers, also called telecommuters, make their living working from home, usually doing digital work on a computer. Many people think of telecommuters as millennials living in their parents’ basement or new moms trying to get in a few hours of work each week. But with the average telecommuter being a professional in their late […]
Got Teenagers? You Need A High Speed Internet Plan
Steamboat Springs is a great place to raise a family. With beautiful mountains all around us, and year round opportunities for outdoor recreation, it’s no surprise that so many families choose to make their home in and around the Yampa Valley. If you’re a family with teenagers, you probably realize that their passion for outdoor […]
3 Ways Slow Internet Service Is Ruining Your Business
Although we may live and work way up in the mountains, there’s nothing “backcountry” about the economies here in Steamboat Springs and Craig. Thanks to the presence of glorious hot springs and one of the best ski resorts in the world, people from all over the world make it a point to visit Steamboat Springs during […]
Snowed In? Enjoy These Binge-Worthy Offerings On Netflix
When most people in Colorado hear the words “Steamboat Springs”, they immediately think “snow.” More specifically, they imagine the magical champagne powder that has helped our little mountain town earn the reputation of one of the best ski resorts in the world. But we digress. Today we don’t want to talk about how much tourists […]
Things You’ll Be Able To Do With High Speed Internet Service
If you’ve spent a minute clicking around our website, you’ve probably noticed that we take great pride in providing the people of Steamboat Springs and Craig with the fastest Internet service around. Although we’re not the only Internet service provider in the area, we’re dedicated to setting ourselves apart from the corporate pack in a […]
Rural Broadband in Colorado – Open letter to Governor Hickenlooper.
1/31/17 ZIRKEL Wireless – Open letter to: Governor Hickenlooper, Representative Diane Mitsch Bush, Senator Michael Bennet, Senator Cory Gardner, Senator Randy Baumgardner, Congressman Scott Tipton, and the decision makers for Routt and Moffat Counties. Dear Elected Officials, As you know, on Thursday, January 12, 2017, Governor Hickenlooper delivered his annual State of the State address. […]
Learn To Love Your Internet Provider Again With ZIRKEL Wireless!
Ask most people what they think of their current Internet service provider and you’re likely to see rolling eyes and hear heavy sighs in response. The fact of the matter is that in most Colorado communities, choices for Internet service providers are quite sparse, usually forcing residents to choose the lesser of two, giant, corporate […]
