Every year, the latest connected devices make a play for space on our Christmas lists. And while they are definitely efficient, entertaining tools that we rely on daily, those same devices can also distract us from spending quality time with family and friends.

Our kids are more impressionable than we sometimes like to think. That’s why setting a positive example for them to follow is so important. In order for those good habits to stick, parents have to walk the talk — and that includes being mindful of how you use technology when they're around. Here are some tips to follow.

One minute they’re at your side — the next, where'd they go? If you’ve ever attended a large event with kids, you know this scenario well. But when they get a little older and begin exploring without you, technology can be your extra set of eyes.

At C Spire, we’ve weathered and recovered from our share of hurricanes and other natural disasters, all while helping connect survivors to crucial aid sources and loved ones with our wireless network. And we’re always ready to lend a hand to our neighbors.

New enhancements to the C Spire wireless network in Biloxi, Miss., are impacting high-traffic areas along the beachfront as well as near schools.

Just in time for fall events like Cruisin’ the Coast — an annual weeklong gathering that attracts 10,000 classic cars and automobiles — our cell site near Edgewater Mall, one of the prime locations for viewing and visiting, just got a big boost in wireless coverage and capacity.

The temperatures outside may say it’s still summertime, but the back-to-school season has arrived.

As parents prepare their kids for the upcoming school year with new clothes, kicks and classroom supplies, it’s also time to begin thinking about how they’ll interact with technology and devices in the course of their studies — and how to integrate technology that can enhance learning, monitor screen time and ensure safety.