Texas Cellnet, Inc.

06/30/2025

🌐 Keeping Your Family Safe Online Starts at Home! 🚨

At Texas Cellnet, we’re proud to provide fast, reliable internet to East Texas — but staying connected also means staying protected.

Here are a few simple best practices to help keep your family safe online:

✅ Talk to Your Kids About Online Safety
Explain the importance of protecting personal information, being cautious when chatting with strangers, and reporting anything suspicious.

✅ Use Strong Passwords & Update Them Regularly
Encourage your family to use unique, hard-to-guess passwords for accounts and devices. A password manager can help!

✅ Enable Parental Controls
Most routers, devices, and apps offer parental controls — a great way to limit inappropriate content and manage screen time.

✅ Keep Software Updated
Outdated apps, browsers, and devices can be vulnerable to security threats. Regular updates help keep your network safe.

✅ Be Cautious with Public Wi-Fi
Remind family members not to share sensitive information when connected to public hotspots — stick to your trusted Texas Cellnet connection whenever possible!

Your internet connection is our priority — and so is your family's online safety. 💻❤️

Have questions or need help setting up secure home Wi-Fi? Give us a call! We’re proud to serve our East Texas neighbors.

10/30/2023

Best Practices For Parental Control On Your Wifi Network

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In today’s digital age, children are exposed to the internet from an early age, and parents must navigate the challenges of ensuring their online safety and appropriate use of technology. One effective way to manage and protect your child’s online experience is by implementing parental controls ...

09/29/2023

Have a weak wifi signal? Here are some recommendations and troubleshooting tips to try.

In today’s interconnected world, a strong and stable Wi-Fi signal is essential for both work and leisure. However, it’s not uncommon to encounter a weak Wi-Fi signal that disrupts your online activities. Before you pull your hair out in frustration, fear not! This article will guide you through ...

09/25/2023

Looking for ideas to improve your internet speed? Here are some things you can try yourself...

In today’s digital age, a fast and reliable internet connection is essential for both work and leisure. Slow internet speeds can be frustrating and hinder productivity. Fortunately, there are several tips and tricks you can employ to boost your internet speed and enjoy a smoother online experience...

08/23/2023

Has your internet been dragging? Do you feel like it has been slower than it should be? Here are a few tips from Texas Cellnet you can try, which may or may not resolve your issue...

1. Restart your router
2. Move your router to a better location
3. Use an ethernet cable
4. Adjust your router's antennas
5. Change your Wi-Fi frequency band
6. Update your router's firmware
7. Block ads
8. Clear your browser cache and cookies
9. Exit streaming apps after using them
10. Turn off internet-connected devices when not in use
11. Purchase a newer, high-end router
12. Optimize your router settings
13. Choose a new Wi-Fi channel
14. Block ISP throttling
15. Reboot your router
16. Use optimal DNS settings
17. Buy a Wi-Fi extender

08/16/2023

10 tips to help improve your wireless network

Are you having problems with your wireless network? If so, you are not alone. Many wireless networks sometimes slow down or temporarily break down. This poor performance impacts your productivity. While there is no golden rule for fixing wireless network issues...

Read full article: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/10-tips-to-help-improve-your-wireless-network-d28bf4e4-cf8c-e66f-efab-4b098459f298

06/28/2023

Update: We have completed repairs on Martins Mill and Hickory Hills towers. We estimate we recovered 90 to 95% of our clients. Happy to give this update! 😉👍

If you are still offline at this time please call us so we can schedule a technician to come to your location as soon as possible. 903-963-5151

Thank you all for your patience. We appreciate all of you!

06/23/2023

There is a tower outage in Martins Mills and is affecting the internet service for the following towers: Martins Mill, the Everitt tower in the Whitton area, the Canton West tower in the Myrtle Springs area, the Canton South tower in the downtown area, and also our Hickory Hills tower.

We have dispatched technicians to investigate and repair the problem.

05/05/2023

10 Tips to Help Improve Your Wireless Network at Home: Are you having problems with your wireless network? If so, you are not alone. Many wireless networks sometimes slow down or temporarily break down. This poor performance impacts your productivity. While there is no golden rule for fixing wireless network issues, the following tips and tricks may help improve the performance of your network.

1. Choose a central location
2.2. Move your router off the floor

read more: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/10-tips-to-help-improve-your-wireless-network-d28bf4e4-cf8c-e66f-efab-4b098459f298

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05/01/2023

Is it time for a new wifi router for your home? Take a look at the best wifi routers in 2023: https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/best-wi-fi-router/

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Figuring out what the best router for your needs can be complicated. We've tested the top Wi-Fi router brands so you can find the right one for your needs.