--- title: Blog - Ting Internet | Mel Wolfe description: I’m Mel, a Program Manager at Ting. I’m passionate about closing digital divides and making affordable, high-speed internet available to more Americans. --- [![Ting\_logo\_blog\_blue](https://blog.ting.com/hubfs/Ting_logo_blog_blue.svg)](https://blog.ting.com/) [Check Address](https://www.ting.com/?utm_source=internal&utm_medium=blog) Author # Mel Wolfe I’m Mel, a Program Manager at Ting. I’m passionate about closing digital divides and making affordable, high-speed internet available to more Americans. Outside of work, I love to cook, bake, and explore San Francisco by foot! ## Stories by Mel --- [![How Ting works with the tech you already own](https://blog.ting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20banners%20(28)-1.png?length=710&name=Blog%20banners%20(28)-1.png)](https://blog.ting.com/how-ting-works-with-the-tech-you-already-own) [Tips & Tricks](https://blog.ting.com/tag/tips-tricks) ### [How Ting works with the tech you already own](https://blog.ting.com/how-ting-works-with-the-tech-you-already-own) Ting doesn't force equipment on anyone. You pick the setup that fits how you like to run your home. [Mel Wolfe](https://blog.ting.com/author/mel-wolfe) Oct 5, 2026 [![Your smart home has a secret bottleneck (it's not your download speed)](https://blog.ting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20banners%20(27)-1.png?length=710&name=Blog%20banners%20(27)-1.png)](https://blog.ting.com/your-smart-home-has-a-secret-bottleneck) [Tips & Tricks](https://blog.ting.com/tag/tips-tricks) ### [Your smart home has a secret bottleneck (it's not your download speed)](https://blog.ting.com/your-smart-home-has-a-secret-bottleneck) If your smart home feels slower than it should, the fix probably isn't another camera or another router. It's an upload speed that can keep up. [Mel Wolfe](https://blog.ting.com/author/mel-wolfe) Sep 28, 2026 [![How to future-proof your home network with fiber](https://blog.ting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20banners%20(20)-2.png?length=710&name=Blog%20banners%20(20)-2.png)](https://blog.ting.com/future-proof-your-home-network) [Tips & Tricks](https://blog.ting.com/tag/tips-tricks) ### [How to future-proof your home network with fiber](https://blog.ting.com/future-proof-your-home-network) Wi-Fi can feel slower than the plan you signed up for. When fiber is doing its job, the gear inside might be the bottleneck. [Mel Wolfe](https://blog.ting.com/author/mel-wolfe) Aug 13, 2026 [![Is gigabit fiber worth it for streaming and gaming?](https://blog.ting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20banners%20(17)-1.png?length=710&name=Blog%20banners%20(17)-1.png)](https://blog.ting.com/is-gigabit-fiber-worth-it-for-streaming-and-gaming) [Tips & Tricks](https://blog.ting.com/tag/tips-tricks) ### [Is gigabit fiber worth it for streaming and gaming?](https://blog.ting.com/is-gigabit-fiber-worth-it-for-streaming-and-gaming) Gigabit isn't necessary for everyone. Whether it's worth it comes down to how many things are happening on your connection at once. [Mel Wolfe](https://blog.ting.com/author/mel-wolfe) Jul 30, 2026 [![How to get an accurate read on your fiber Internet speed test](https://blog.ting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20banners%20(16)-1.png?length=710&name=Blog%20banners%20(16)-1.png)](https://blog.ting.com/how-to-get-an-accurate-read-on-your-fiber-internet-speed-test) [Tips & Tricks](https://blog.ting.com/tag/tips-tricks) ### [How to get an accurate read on your fiber Internet speed test](https://blog.ting.com/how-to-get-an-accurate-read-on-your-fiber-internet-speed-test) Before you assume your Internet is broken, check whether your speed test was even testing your Internet. [Mel Wolfe](https://blog.ting.com/author/mel-wolfe) Jul 27, 2026 [![What speeds you actually get vs what's advertised](https://blog.ting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20banners%20(15)-1.png?length=710&name=Blog%20banners%20(15)-1.png)](https://blog.ting.com/what-speeds-you-actually-get) [Tips & Tricks](https://blog.ting.com/tag/tips-tricks) ### [What speeds you actually get vs what's advertised](https://blog.ting.com/what-speeds-you-actually-get) "Up to" is doing a lot of work in most Internet ads. Here's what fiber speeds actually look like once you're using the connection. [Mel Wolfe](https://blog.ting.com/author/mel-wolfe) Jul 23, 2026 [![Does faster Internet fix gaming lag?](https://blog.ting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20banners%20(14)-1.png?length=710&name=Blog%20banners%20(14)-1.png)](https://blog.ting.com/does-faster-internet-fix-gaming-lag) [Tips & Tricks](https://blog.ting.com/tag/tips-tricks) ### [Does faster Internet fix gaming lag?](https://blog.ting.com/does-faster-internet-fix-gaming-lag) If you've upgraded your Internet and your ping still spikes at the worst possible moment, the download number on your plan isn't the problem. [Mel Wolfe](https://blog.ting.com/author/mel-wolfe) Jul 20, 2026 [![The wildlife sanctuary that lives entirely online](https://blog.ting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20banners%20(7)-1.png?length=710&name=Blog%20banners%20(7)-1.png)](https://blog.ting.com/the-wildlife-sanctuary) [Tips & Tricks](https://blog.ting.com/tag/tips-tricks) ### [The wildlife sanctuary that lives entirely online](https://blog.ting.com/the-wildlife-sanctuary) For Maya Higa, the Internet became something else: the foundation for a global wildlife sanctuary anyone can visit, anytime. [Mel Wolfe](https://blog.ting.com/author/mel-wolfe) Jun 17, 2026 [![Fiber Internet at my address: what to do if it's not here yet](https://blog.ting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20banners%20(6)-1.png?length=710&name=Blog%20banners%20(6)-1.png)](https://blog.ting.com/fiber-internet-at-my-address) [Tips & Tricks](https://blog.ting.com/tag/tips-tricks) ### [Fiber Internet at my address: what to do if it's not here yet](https://blog.ting.com/fiber-internet-at-my-address) If you've heard Ting is coming to your area, the single most useful thing you can do is let us know you want it. [Mel Wolfe](https://blog.ting.com/author/mel-wolfe) Jun 5, 2026 [![Check fiber Internet availability before you move](https://blog.ting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20banners%20(45).png?length=710&name=Blog%20banners%20(45).png)](https://blog.ting.com/check-fiber-internet-availability-moving) [Tips & Tricks](https://blog.ting.com/tag/tips-tricks) ### [Check fiber Internet availability before you move](https://blog.ting.com/check-fiber-internet-availability-moving) Most people check schools, parking, and walkability before committing to a new address. Here's why fiber Internet availability deserves a spot on... [Mel Wolfe](https://blog.ting.com/author/mel-wolfe) May 14, 2026 [![What does underground fiber optic cable look like?](https://blog.ting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20banners%20(40).png?length=710&name=Blog%20banners%20(40).png)](https://blog.ting.com/underground-fiber-optic-cable) [Tips & Tricks](https://blog.ting.com/tag/tips-tricks) ### [What does underground fiber optic cable look like?](https://blog.ting.com/underground-fiber-optic-cable) Ever spotted colored flags in your yard or a work crew drilling down your street and wondered what's actually going on underground? [Mel Wolfe](https://blog.ting.com/author/mel-wolfe) May 11, 2026 [![Ting Fiber: What customers in our towns say](https://blog.ting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20banners%20(39).png?length=710&name=Blog%20banners%20(39).png)](https://blog.ting.com/what-customers-say) [Tips & Tricks](https://blog.ting.com/tag/tips-tricks) ### [Ting Fiber: What customers in our towns say](https://blog.ting.com/what-customers-say) We're sharing real feedback from real Ting fiber customers. What they noticed after switching, what surprised them, and what they keep coming back to. [Mel Wolfe](https://blog.ting.com/author/mel-wolfe) May 4, 2026 [1](https://blog.ting.com/author/mel-wolfe/page/1) [2](https://blog.ting.com/author/mel-wolfe/page/2) ### Sign up for our newsletter! 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