Customers can apply for the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program now. For more information see the newsflash on the home page.
Everybody wants to take full advantage of Whip City Fiber’s 1 gigabit (1,000 Mbps) service. Here are some tips so you can get the best performance from your devices.
If you're experiencing a drop in connection, the first place to check is your router. Here is Danny to show you some common issue that may occur and what you can do to fix it. Follow along with the Smart RG router diagram.
We're here to help! After trying these simple tips, if your wifi is still not working, please call us at 833-WCF-HELP.
Here is what you need to know.
Your internet service needs the fiber network and electricity to work. While Whip City Fiber has backup power for network equipment, in case of an outage, you will need a source of power at your home to use your internet and phone service INCLUDING 911 (if applicable).
There are three devices which will all need power to keep things working during an outage:
The ONT (generally in the basement)
The router (often on the first floor)
The Telo device and your phones (if applicable)
You should plan for these devices to be on a circuit which is served by a generator or power them each with battery back ups (available online or at local big box stores).
Our goal is excellent and reliable service but sometimes Mother Nature has other ideas. Any time your service is not working, for quickest response, we ask that you contact the Whip City Tech Team at 413-485-1204, 833-WCF-HELP (833-923-4357). Our phones are staffed 24 hours a day so we work on correcting your issue right away. You can also reach us by email at techsupport@whipcityfiber.com which is monitored until 8 PM each day.
Outages and other technical issues will be addressed most quickly when sent to the Tech Team and not Customer Service which does not have 24 hour coverage.
If there is a simultaneous power outage in your area, our technicians have to wait until that is resolved before we can address any internet outage. Rest assured that our teams are keeping tabs on the activity in the area and will respond as soon as it is safe.
If it is only an internet issue, then our teams will address this in the office and in the field. We will do our best to provide updates to customers as we learn more information. When service has been restored, we know that some customer’s service won’t come back up on it’s own. If you believe that an outage has been resolved but you are still having problems, we ask that you contact the Whip City Tech Team at 413-485-1204, 833-WCF-HELP (833-923-4357). Our phones are staffed 24 hours a day so we work on correcting your issue right away. You can also reach us by email at techsupport@whipcityfiber.com which is monitored until 8 PM each day.
Ideally, once power is restored, your internet service will come back up on its own. If not, there are a few things you can check.
First, it may be that the fiber network has been damaged, either in your town or at your home. If we are aware of the outage, we do our best to post a banner at www.whipcityfiber.com on the homepage for your town.
If there is damage at your home, please contact us at 413-485-1204 to report the issue.
Please check that any power strips or GFCI outlets for your devices have been reset after your power outage.
To get your service up and running, you may need to refresh the devices in your home. We recommend you begin by unplugging power from all devices and then powering them up in this order:
Starting with the ONT (white device, generally in the basement), leave unplugged for 60 seconds, then plug it back in.
Next, plug in your router (black device, generally on the first floor).
Finally, if you have VOIP phone service, plug in the Telo device (with the flower light). You may need to do the same with your phones as well.
You may want to check out our Help Center for additional information.
As always, we welcome your call to the Whip City Tech Team at 413-485-1204, 833-WCF-HELP (833-923-4357). Our phones are staffed 24 hours a day so we work on correcting your issue right away. You can also reach us by email at techsupport@whipcityfiber.com which is monitored until 8 PM each day.
First, we always want you to assume that a downed “wire” is dangerous. What you think is a fiber drop could be a hazardous electrical line so please stay away.
For quickest response, please report your downed drop to the Whip City Tech Team at 413-485-1204, 833-WCF-HELP (833-923-4357). Our phones are staffed 24 hours a day so we work on correcting your issue right away. You can also reach us by email at techsupport@whipcityfiber.com which is monitored until 8 PM each day.
Your phone from Whip City Fiber runs over the internet. If internet access is interrupted, your Voice-Over-IP-Phone (Ooma) will not work. If only the power is out and you can provide generator power or an uninterrupted power source (UPS) to the ONT, router, and Telo device then your phone will continue to work.
Ideally, once power is restored, your internet service will come back up on its own. If not, there are a few things you can check.
First, it may be that the fiber network has been damaged, either in your town or at your home. If we are aware of the outage, we do our best to post a banner at www.whipcityfiber.com on the homepage for your town.
If there is damage at your home, please contact us at 413-485-1204 to report the issue.
Please check that any power strips or GFCI outlets for your devices have been reset after your power outage.
To get your service up and running, you may need to refresh the devices in your home. We recommend you begin by unplugging power from all devices and then powering them up in this order:
Starting with the ONT (white device, generally in the basement), leave unplugged for 60 seconds, then plug it back in.
Next, plug in your router (black device, generally on the first floor).
Finally, if you have VOIP phone service, plug in the Telo device (with the flower light). You may need to do the same with your phones as well.
You may want to check out our Help Center for additional information. As always, we welcome your call to the Whip City Tech Team at 413-485-1204 any time you are having trouble with your service.
If you plan ahead, an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) can be a temporary solution to keep your service working during a power outage. Customers can purchase a UPS battery online or at retail stores where other computer/office supplies are sold. When looking for the right UPS for you, it's important to note that both the ONT and router will need to be powered by a UPS to continue service.
You can learn more about UPS batteries here.
Download this document and keep it handy
Remember that your router is on 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Sometimes, especially if there have been power issues, it may need a reset.
With no paper bills, the customer portal is an easy and convenient way to manage your account online. With your first bill, you will receive an email to access your account portal. Here you can view and download bills, make a one-time-payment, or setup autopay, all in the comfort of your home. Here is Andrea to get you started!
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The Whip City Tech Team at 833-WCF-HELP is our front line whether you need support or service. Our local team is available from 7 am-8 pm Monday-Saturday and additional phone support is always available at the same number. We will dispatch a technician anytime we cannot fix a problem remotely. The Whip City Tech Team is a great free resource for support on all tech issues including setting up devices and streaming video.
