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Not too long ago, if you wanted to know the history of a subject, you would need to go to a library, find the correct section, and browse through countless books to even begin to understand a topic. Nowadays, you can find the history of literally anything simply by typing a search into Google. FromRead more

At Zirkel, we understand how important it is to be able to access high-speed internet no matter where you live. Because of that, we have been a leading internet service provider to rural areas of Yampa Valley for almost 20 years, and we are happy to continue on this journey. We wouldn’t be where weRead more

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 ComcastRead more

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!Read more

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 lateRead more

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 outdoorRead more

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 duringRead more

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 touristsRead more

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 aRead more

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.Read more