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Why C Spire Connect WiFi is the smarter choice vs big box

By: C Spire on Oct 22, 2025 5:40:27 AM

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When it comes to home WiFi, most people start at the same place: a trip to the electronics aisle or a quick online search for a router. But what you get from a big box store is often just the beginning — and not in a good way.

With C Spire Connect WiFi, you’re not just buying a device. You’re getting a fully managed, future-ready experience that includes powerful features most retailers charge extra for (if they offer them at all). And if you ever need help, you’re not stuck on hold with a national call center — you’re talking to someone local, 24/7.

Feature Comparison

Feature

C Spire Connect WiFi

Big Box Store Router

WiFi Scheduling

✅ Included

✅ Included

Multi-Admin Access

✅ Included

✅ Included

Smart Home Hub (Alexa Integration)

✅ Included

✅ Included

Guest Network

✅ Included

✅ Included

Advanced Security

✅ Included

❌ Costs Extra

Activity History

✅ Included

❌ Costs Extra

Content Filtering

✅ Included

❌ Costs Extra

Block Apps

✅ Included

❌ Costs Extra

Block/Allow Sites & Ads

✅ Included

❌ Costs Extra

Premium Security Tools (VPN, Malwarebytes, 1Password, DDNS)

Optional for additional cost

Optional for additional cost

 

What’s Included with C Spire Connect WiFi

When you get your WiFi through C Spire, you’re getting more than just a signal. You’re getting:

  • WiFi scheduling to pause access during dinner, bedtime or homework
  • Device profiles to assign rules and restrictions by person
  • App and site blocking to keep distractions and unsafe content out
  • Content filtering by age or category
  • Active usage history to monitor real-time and past activity
  • Multi-admin access so both parents can manage the network
  • Built-in smart home hub that integrates with Alexa devices
  • Local, 24/7 support from people who live where you live
All of this is included—no extra subscriptions, no complicated setup.

Want Even More? Upgrade with a Bundle

For those who want to take their network even further, C Spire offers Connect WiFi bundles that include premium tools like:

  • VPN by Guardian for secure, private browsing
  • Malwarebytes for real-time protection against online threats
  • 1Password for secure password management across devices
  • DDNS for remote access to your home network from anywhere
These tools are available through Connect & Protect, Connect & Work, Connect & Play, and Connect & Plug-In bundles — each designed to match your lifestyle and give you more control, security, and peace of mind.

Buying a router from a big box store might seem like the easy choice—but it’s just the start of a long list of things you’ll need to manage, configure, and pay extra for.

With C Spire Connect WiFi, you get a smarter, safer, and more complete experience—right out of the box. And if something goes wrong? We’re here, 24/7, to help you fix it.

Ready to upgrade to WiFi that works for your whole home? Check your address for availability now.

 

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