Fiber internet is the gold standard in broadband service, and it’s easy to see why. TWN’s fiber internet provides fast speeds, unlimited data and a reliable, secure connection. But did you know that it offers symmetrical speeds, too? One of the distinguishing factors that sets fiber apart from other types of internet, symmetrical speeds are… Continue reading.

Electronic and mobile devices, TVs, computers and gaming stations have become fixtures in our homes, particularly those homes with children. Consumer electronics, coupled with the proliferation of smart home appliances, technology and electric vehicles, have slowly, but steadily, changed our homes and lifestyles. This ever-connected world is the modern environment in which children are growing… Continue reading.

Electric vehicle owner Laura Matney giggled while glancing at goods when visiting a gas station convenience store. Matney, the marketing manager for Wabash Valley Power Alliance (WVPA) and a Power Moves® team member, traveled with her family from Indiana to Sarasota, Florida, in their electric Tesla Model 3. It was Matney’s longest journey in an… Continue reading.

Late summer and early fall often bring tornadoes and floods to our part of the country, so it’s smart to take precautions after a storm hits. Keep in mind that debris from storms can easily ignite if it comes into contact with downed power lines, especially if electrical wires are severed. Also, standing water and… Continue reading.

Many people welcome summer days not with smiles, but with sneezes, sniffles and sensitivity to seasonal allergies that leave them sprinting indoors. Yet their home might not be the allergen safe haven they consider it to be. Some of those very allergens making people ill can easily come indoors — and may be residing alongside… Continue reading.

When the power goes out, so do Heartland REMC’s line crews. Lineworkers are the first to respond after an outage occurs, and they work tirelessly to restore power to the communities we serve.  If you’re traveling and see one of our crews on the side of the road, we kindly ask that you move over… Continue reading.

Gone are the days when a simple flip of the switch was the only choice for illuminating our homes. While we still have this tried-and-true option, we’ve entered a new era of innovative and intelligent technologies, which includes smart lighting.  Smart lighting connects to Wi-Fi and offers an array of cutting-edge functionality and convenience. Let’s… Continue reading.

The progress map explained For areas with limited internet access, fiber broadband can be a game changer. That’s why Heartland REMC and TWN Communications are partnering to bring reliable, high-speed fiber internet to Heartland’s service territory. TWN internet provides affordable connectivity with speeds up to 1 Gbps* for residential customers. Not only does it feature… Continue reading.

Planning ahead to save energy during the dog days of summer can help keep you cool while helping the environment — and even get you some money back! Most people know the basic rules of supply and demand: When demand goes up, the price typically goes up, too. The same goes for electricity — when… Continue reading.