Celebrate Pittsburgh’s Vibrant Visual Art Scene

Posted on August 23, 2021 by Stephanie Sun

This post is a part of our #PittsburghProud blog series, where we highlight local organizations, businesses, and hidden gems that make Pittsburgh a vibrant and beautiful place. We are a Pittsburgh Internet Service Provider who loves and supports the community.

Creativity belongs to all of us – a life without books, art, music, films, performances, or entertainment would be static and sterile. Pittsburgh has a vibrant arts scene that we can be proud of for sure. Just in the visual arts category, we have nationally renowned museums, galleries, high-quality art centers, and talented local artists (Pittsburgh is ranked 3rd for best city for artists in 2021).

In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic caused severe and unanticipated hardship for the arts across the country. Many Pittsburgh arts organizations and venues are resilient and have found creative ways to continue bringing high-quality art experiences to Pittsburghers.

Learn about 10 small to mid-sized visual arts organizations and spaces in Pittsburgh that are worth your time. So, take a break from surfing the Internet and support one of them with a visit!

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10 Things to Explore While Surfing the Web

Posted on July 13, 2021 by Stephanie Sun

People are connected to the Internet much more than prior generations. According to a recent Pew Research Center survey on Internet usage from early 2021, 85% of Americans say they go online daily, and 31% of U.S. adults now go online “almost constantly.”

If you fall into the ‘almost constantly’ category, why not explore some new things you can try online?

What are the things you have been enjoying on the Internet? If you are tired of scrolling through your social media feeds or getting sucked into mindless games, there are other things to make your time on the Internet more productive yet still entertaining. Here are ten things that will be well worth your time exploring online.

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Up Your Gardening Game with Local Nurseries and Garden Centers

Posted on June 8, 2021 by Stephanie Sun

This post is a part of our #PittsburghProud blog series, where we highlight local businesses and organizations that make Pittsburgh a vibrant and beautiful place. We are a Pittsburgh Internet Service Provider that loves and supports other local businesses.

Are you enjoying more quality time in the yard, on the apartment balcony, or by the window these past couple of weeks? According to a new study by the International Casual Furnishing Association, 90% of Americans surveyed agreed their outdoor living space has become more valuable than ever. With more people realizing the importance of their outdoor living spaces, 2021 might just be the “Year of the Yard.”

One easy way to upgrade your outdoor living spaces or indoor garden is by shopping locally. We’ve compiled a list of Pittsburgh local garden centers and nurseries that you should visit to up your gardening game.

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When you use the Internet, think Sustainably

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Stephanie Sun

Sustainability is a hot topic during April, which is when Earth Day takes place. You might already bring canvas bags for grocery shopping, use reusable water bottles to stay hydrated, and re-purpose materials for craft projects. But, there is one more simple thing you can do – practice sustainability with your Home Internet!

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Internet vs. internet

Posted on October 26, 2020 by Stephanie Sun

When we went through a brand refresh at Green Light Wireless, we thought long and hard about a seemingly simple question – should we talk about the Internet as ”Internet” or “internet”?

As an Internet company, this question brought us to research the history behind capitalizing “Internet” and how it slowly became “internet” in mainstream day-to-day writing.

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The Story behind International Internet Day

Posted on October 22, 2020 by Stephanie Sun

The Internet is woven into the fabric of our everyday lives. “There was a time when people felt the Internet was another world,” said Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web, “but now people realize it’s a tool that we use in this world.”

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Frank and Stein Associates Announces New Brand for Business Services

Posted on June 18, 2020 by Evan Stein

Over the past several weeks, while we’ve all been staying in and working from our home offices and kitchen tables, the Green Light Wireless team spent some time focusing on the customer experience of our brand. We reworked our logo, and restructured our website in order to make it easier for our customers to navigate.

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Managing your screen time for healthier mental bandwidth

Posted on June 9, 2020 by Evan Stein

The team at Green Light Wireless takes the role of maintaining your connection to the Internet very seriously. The necessity of reliable broadband has recently become even more apparent with people around the globe doing their jobs, accessing schooling, and connecting with loved ones online. However, the pressure of constant connection can be overwhelming, and we encourage you to make time to disconnect, unplug, and relax.

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Research shows households use less than 10% of the bandwidth they pay for

Posted on October 1, 2019 by Evan Stein

We’ve heard it all before: Faster is better, and greater download and streaming speeds mean better internet service. That’s why many cable companies and broadband providers charge high monthly rates to consumers for bandwidth and speeds of 250, 500, or more megabits per second. They claim that people streaming video or playing online games need these high rates.

But do they, really? Or are these internet service providers just selling snake oil?

According to testing by the Wall Street Journal and a report by NPR’s Marketplace, if you’re paying for higher internet bandwidth, you’re probably buying snake oil. Continue reading “Research shows households use less than 10% of the bandwidth they pay for” →

1/20/2019 Weather related service interruption

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Evan Stein

Due to the extreme weather in the Pittsburgh area, we are currently experiencing a city-wide outage of all broadband and telephone services.

This service interruption is due to an issue our fiber vendor is having on their network. Since the problem is upstream of the Green Light Wireless network there’s nothing we can do to be proactive about resolving the matter ourselves.

We have been informed that we can expect service to be restored by 9:00AM on Thursday, January 31, 2019. We regret any inconvenience this may cause.

For real time updates on network status, subscribe to our Network Status twitter feed at @GLWnetstat.