How to get the fastest, farthest reaching and most reliable Wi-Fi for your home

August 3, 2023

From upgrading your router to removing old devices, we’ve got you covered. Here are four tips on how to improve the speed and coverage of your Wi-Fi network at home. Upgrade your old router to the GigaSpire BLAST: The GigaSpire Blast (that comes with South Slope Managed Wi-Fi) has the latest Wi-Fi standard, Wi-Fi 6, […]

August Business Spotlight: Frontier Co-Op

August 3, 2023

This month’s Business Spotlight is on Frontier Co-op in Norway. Founded in 1976, Frontier Co-op offers a full line of products for natural living under the Frontier Co-op, Simply Organic® and Aura Cacia® brands. Products include culinary herbs, spices and baking flavors; bulk herbs and spices; and aromatherapy products with a wide selection of organics. […]

Benefits of SIP Trunking

July 13, 2023

Experience exceptional reliability and flexibility to scale your voice services with South Slope SIP trunking service. Session Initiation Protocol, or SIP trunking, leverages your existing internet connection to enable chat, video, and voice calls. SIP trunks are virtual phone lines, offering small businesses all the advantages of an enterprise system with less hardware, setup, and […]

How to Unplug this Summer

July 5, 2023

We are all guilty of it – spending too much time on our devices. Scrolling through social media on our phones, binging the latest series on our favorite streaming platform, gaming into the early morning hours, but taking some time off the screens might just be what you need. Here are some tips to help […]

July Business Spotlight: El Azul Mexican Market

July 3, 2023

This month’s Business Spotlight is on El Azul Mexican Market in North Liberty. It all started as a shared dream between Edgar Reynoso and Sara Puffer that struck when they visited Mexico in 2020. The couple’s desire to open a Mexican market to provide quality Latino food and ingredients to North Liberty and surrounding areas […]

Helpful tips for moving your internet service

June 7, 2023

We know moving is stressful, but your internet doesn’t have to be! Check out these tips to help you prepare. The most important step is selecting the correct internet provider for you! When choosing a provider, what often comes to mind are national companies, but many cities have local internet service providers like South Slope […]

June Business Spotlight: House Divided Brewery

May 23, 2023

This month’s Business Spotlight is on House Divided Brewery located in downtown Ely. Cal and Lisa Corrin opened House Divided Brewery, a nanobrewery and taproom, in October 2019. It all started when Cal began homebrewing his own drinks and decided to turn his hobby into a business. The House Divided Brewery name was born when […]

May Business Spotlight: Copper Boar

April 27, 2023

This month’s Business Spotlight is on Copper Boar in North Liberty. What started as a shared dream among three chef friends turned into reality when they opened Copper Boar in August 2022. Ty Medema, Shane Durian and Zephaniah Leaton all worked together at Riverside Casino and jumped at the opportunity to bring a modern take […]

Get the Best Placement for your Router

April 6, 2023

To enjoy the best possible online experience, your router needs to be able to send out a strong signal to your wireless devices, wherever you are in your home. In general, the signal gets weaker the farther you are from your Wi-Fi router. If possible, you should place the Wi-Fi router on a shelf. The […]

April Business Spotlight: Briar Ridge Bikes

March 28, 2023

This month’s Business Spotlight is on Briar Ridge Bikes. Briar Ridge Bikes started as an idea among Solon business owners and residents wanting to bring a premium bike shop experience to Main Street. In February 2021, the idea became reality when the doors of Briar Ridge Bikes officially opened. Whether someone is shopping for their […]

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