New XMission Status Page
We’ve given status.xmission.com an upgrade! Our status page has been rebuilt to make it easier to see how XMission’s services are performing, check on service disruptions, and stay informed when something changes. A clearer picture of service status The updated status page organizes services into a clear hierarchy, making it easier to see the […]
Email that’s paid for by you, not advertisers: Introducing the new XMission Email
Your XMission Email is getting an upgrade Private, secure email you can count on. Get better spam protection while automatically syncing calendars and contacts to your phone. Over the next few weeks, we’re moving XMission Email customers to our new email platform. We’re upgrading customers in small batches, and most of you won’t need to […]
Let’s Talk Phishing—Part 3: When Scammers Pose as XMission
They’re getting smarter: Phishing attacks are now targeting XMission’s identity Over the past several months, we’ve seen a dramatic rise in phishing emails targeting XMission customers. Not from random overseas scam operations, but from threat actors who are mimicking XMission’s branding, tone, and even our past support language. These aren’t your typical typo-riddled scams. They use […]
XMission Labs: Speed Test Lab
Here I would like to show you how I was able to run accurate speed test results on a multi-gigabit connection. While this article was written with our 2.5Gb and 10Gb customers in mind, a lot of this advice will apply to anyone who wants to get an accurate speed test, so feel free to […]
Anatomy of Multi-gig Speed Testing
Akin to the struggles of medieval alchemists seeking the mythic philosopher’s stone, accurately testing your Internet connection’s speed requires perseverance. Testing 1Gb connections has been challenging enough but with multi-gig residential fiber deployments becoming more common we’re seeing consumers express frustration at their inability to prove that they’re getting what they’re paying for. The established […]
XMission now offers multi-gigabit connections on Southern Ute Indian Reservation
XMission has launched fiber services on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation to provide multi-Gigabit Internet service to area residents and businesses. “I am excited to serve the Southern Ute community with high quality XMission Internet.” said XMission president and founder, Pete Ashdown. “I am pleased to be welcomed as an Internet service provider there.” “Tribal […]
XMission Celebrates 30 Years in Business on November 11, 2023
XMission will celebrate its 30th anniversary this Saturday, November 11, 2023. Founded in 1993 by tech entrepreneur Pete Ashdown, XMission was Utah’s first Internet service provider (ISP) Over the past three decades, XMission has evolved from a one-person shop offering basic dialup connections to a leading residential and business services provider. “When I founded XMission […]
All of your Speed Test Questions Answered
Speed test websites or servers allow users to test the speed between their device and a server using the server’s Internet connection. Running speed tests are a great way to determine if you have a connectivity issue, however, there are a number of factors that can dramatically affect the results of your tests. We hope […]
Media Release: XMission to Offer Bozeman, Montana Multi-Gigabit Connections on Yellowstone Fiber
This summer, XMission will offer up to 10 Gigabit Internet connections on the new Yellowstone Fiber network in Bozeman, Montana. Yellowstone Fiber will reach every home and business in Bozeman’s city limits, allowing XMission to expand its service area to thousands of new addresses. “As Utah’s first Internet provider, XMission is thrilled to be offering […]
Media Release: XMission Receives 4th Perfect Score of 100 on U.S. EPA Energy Star Certification
XMission has earned for the fourth time a perfect score of 100 on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR certification. Scores for ENERGY STAR can range from 1 to 100. XMission’s perfect score indicates that XMission’s data center is more energy efficient than 100 percent of similar properties nationwide. The EPA awards ENERGY STAR […]