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Pints & Penguins in the North Side was Exactly as Fun as it Sounds

A woman with a green tote bag that says Pittsburgh's Local ISP stands next to a table with an African Penguin in a glass box at the National Aviary in the North Side

Posted on April 21, 2026 by Laura Greenawalt

If you hear “beer & penguins” and think hockey, think again. Our friends at the National Aviary know how to throw a party (that won’t break your heart in playoff season).

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Green Light Wireless is VPN Friendly

Posted on February 13, 2026 by Laura Greenawalt

In January 2026, we expanded our local Pittsburgh footprint by offering Unlimited 5G broadband within a 30 mile radius of Pittsburgh. Immediately people started asking us if they can access their work VPN using our 5G Internet. This was a head-scratcher for us because we wouldn’t ever think of offering a carrier-grade product that wasn’t VPN capable.

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Getting the Most out of 5G Internet Service

A Vantiva 5G Gateway router

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Laura Greenawalt

You know how some friends won’t cross a river to hang out after work? 5G doesn’t play that game. 

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How to Make Your Internet Connection Faster

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Evan Stein

Knock knock. Who’s there? Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi who? Wi-Fi are you always buffering? I just want to watch one cat video!

Fast and reliable Internet connection is essential for everything from work to entertainment (yes, including cat videos). But sometimes, your Internet can feel sluggish, leaving you wondering what’s slowing things down. (If you’ve ever driven through the Squirrel Hill tunnel during rush hour, you are very familiar with this feeling.) 

A slow Internet connection is not as funny as a knock-knock joke. Tired of the dreaded buffering circle or Zoom meetings that resemble stop-motion animation? If you have determined that your Internet is the culprit, here are some simple tips to help you get the most out of your home connection.

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6 Tips for Choosing an Internet Provider

Internet provider

Posted on August 26, 2024 by Evan Stein

Choosing an Internet provider is a daunting task. It’s something you cannot live without in modern society (but, that’s an entirely different blog post)! However, choosing the right Internet Service Provider (ISP) has many factors, such as availability, quality, cost, and responsiveness, just to name a few. So, where do you start? Read on for 6 tips to help you feel confident in your choice. 

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What’s the Difference Between Wi-Fi and Internet?

What's the difference between Wi-Fi and Internet

Posted on June 21, 2024 by Evan Stein

“What’s the password to your Wi-Fi?” “I hope they have free Internet at our hotel.”  We all know that we want to be able to connect and use our devices anywhere and everywhere, and often, we use the terms Wi-Fi and Internet interchangeably. But what is the difference? (Luckily for you, we have the answers!)

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WiFi or Wi-Fi?

People using wi-fi Internet on their devices

Posted on March 22, 2022 by Evan Stein

Wi-Fi stands for wireless fidelity. Just like hi-fi or lo-fi. (Kids, ask your parents.)

But while the acronym stands for wireless fidelity, there’s no such thing as wireless fidelity. Confused yet?

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Should you set up a mesh Wi-Fi network at home?

Green Light Wireless' take on Mesh Wifi Network

Posted on February 24, 2022 by Evan Stein

Wi-Fi is one of the first things you are eager to set up when you move into a new home. You need it to order pizza while your pots and pans are in boxes, distract the kids with a movie, or find a video that shows you how to build your new Swedish furniture when you can’t understand the instructions.

Whether you’ve just moved or you’ve called your place home for a while, you want to ensure that your home Wi-Fi is set up so everyone can use it everywhere in your house. 

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You’re in a Green Light district!

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Evan Stein

Our network is bigger than ever, are you with us?

Many people have been following the progress of our newest tower, which just about doubles the coverage area of our broadband network. If you haven’t heard yet – we’re ready for you!

We just wanted to send along a quick note reminding you how great our service is and to urge you to call and schedule your broadband installation today. The sooner you call the sooner you’ll be online with Pittsburgh’s premiere Internet service provider.

With our latest expansion, our footprint is larger than ever.  This map is a representation of our coverage area so give us a call to check your specific address.

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