--- title: Spring is in the Air, and so are Allergies! description: If you need relief from your itchy eyes, sore throat, runny nose, or are concerned you could have more than allergies, it might be time to try telemedicine. image: https://blog.gvtc.com/hubfs/doctor%20on%20demand%20feature%20image.png --- Search ![](https://blog.gvtc.com/hubfs/doctor%20on%20demand%20feature%20image.png) # Spring is in the Air, and so are Allergies! Published by [ Brianne Magott ](https://blog.gvtc.com/author/brianne-magott) on Apr 16, 2022 ![doctor image](https://blog.gvtc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/doctor%20image.png?width=200&name=doctor%20image.png)Spring is in the air, and so is the Texas cedar and pollen that we are oh so familiar with! If you need relief from your itchy eyes, sore throat, and runny nose or are concerned you could have more than allergies, it might be time to try telemedicine. Telemedicine is a service that seeks to improve a patient’s health by allowing two-way, real-time interactive communication between the patient and the physician at a distant site.  Scheduling a virtual visit with a doctor is not only easy and convenient but also cost-effective. Being able to have your appointment from your home not only keeps you safe, but it keeps the staff and patients who have to be at the doctor’s office from potentially being exposed to whatever illness you may have. Some health care providers have sophisticated telehealth systems, which have a secure and private screen-to-screen conversation. There are also many other visual options used in the industry, like Facetime or Zoom. Some doctors even conduct their visits over the good old-fashioned telephone. In order to ensure you can virtually meet with your doctor, it is imperative that you have a good network connection. GVTC's robust Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) is the solution to all your loading problems. GVTC unleashed its Fiber Internet, boosting its already blazing fast-starting speeds from 100 Mbps to speeds now up to 250 Mbps for *both* upload and download speeds, with options to upgrade up to 500 Mbps and 1 Gbps. Always the most reliable connection, FTTH offers greater bandwidth, faster speeds, durability, and [more](https://blog.tripplite.com/7-advantages-of-fiber-optic-cables-over-copper-cables/)! Make sure you and your loved ones stay safe and healthy this year by staying connected. If you are interested in smooth, fast, and reliable video conferencing, visit [https://gvtc.com/residential/internet](https://gvtc.com/residential/internet). --- [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2082415/37cb4c10-1edf-4ce1-a1b7-8d938f7d87e0.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2082415/37cb4c10-1edf-4ce1-a1b7-8d938f7d87e0) Tags: [GVTC Premium WiFi](https://blog.gvtc.com/tag/gvtc-premium-wifi) [Back to Blog](https://blog.gvtc.com) ## Related Articles ## [You Don’t need Good Luck with GVTC Fiber Internet!](https://blog.gvtc.com/you-dont-need-good-luck-with-gvtc-fiber-internet) We've all been there… You're getting ready for your big work meeting, and as soon as it is your... [Read More ](https://blog.gvtc.com/you-dont-need-good-luck-with-gvtc-fiber-internet) ## [Advantages of Fiber Internet](https://blog.gvtc.com/advantages-of-fiber-internet) The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us a lot of things, especially how important technology is during... [Read More ](https://blog.gvtc.com/advantages-of-fiber-internet) ## [Fiber Internet | Faster Loading Times & More Free Time | GVTC](https://blog.gvtc.com/gvtc-blog/2019/01/31/fiber-unleashed-say-goodbye-to-loading-times-and-hello-to-free-time) “I love waiting for the Internet to load.” - Said no one ever. We've all been there… You're ready... [Read More ](https://blog.gvtc.com/gvtc-blog/2019/01/31/fiber-unleashed-say-goodbye-to-loading-times-and-hello-to-free-time)