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What is a good internet speed?
What is a good internet speed?
Camryn Smith

Broadband internet is defined as 100 Mbps download speed, but what is considered a good internet speed depends on your household size and internet activities.

How to switch internet providers and save money
How to switch internet providers and save money
Joe Supan

Switching internet service might seem like a hassle, but you can usually lower your monthly bill significantly in the process.

How fast is 5G home internet?
How fast is 5G home internet?
Camryn Smith

5G home internet is the newest addition to the broadband playing field. Learn more about 5G internet providers, speeds and availability.

All about Spectrum services: Your ultimate guide
All about Spectrum services: Your ultimate guide
Robin Layton

Thinking about switching to Spectrum service? Find out what it’s really like to be a Spectrum customer, from moving to equipment costs and everything in between.

The ultimate guide to the Spectrum TV app
The ultimate guide to the Spectrum TV app
Lisa Iscrupe

Find out how to access free TV streaming features on nearly every Wi-Fi device in your home, even when you are on the go.

Common reasons your Wi-Fi is not working
Common reasons your Wi-Fi is not working
Camryn Smith

“Why can’t I connect to Wi-Fi?!” We’ve all said it. Here’s how to troubleshoot common network connection problems at home.

Allconnect’s 2024 broadband customer satisfaction report 
Allconnect’s 2024 broadband customer satisfaction report 
Camryn Smith

We asked internet customers to rate their internet providers. Verizon ranked highest in customer satisfaction while cable and fiber internet were favored over other technology types. Find out where your provider stands.

Broadband ‘nutrition’ labels go live
Broadband ‘nutrition’ labels go live
Robin Layton

Internet customers can use the labels as an internet plan comparison tool, taking the mystery out of the fees, data caps and discounts.

Everything you need to know about business internet
Everything you need to know about business internet
Camryn Smith

A business internet plan can offer you fast and reliable speeds to ensure your business runs smoothly throughout all of its daily operations. We’ll go over everything you need to know about business internet, from choosing a provider to setting up your service.

How much data does Google Maps use?
How much data does Google Maps use?
Robin Layton

Google Maps uses a fraction of the data that apps like Netflix and Spotify do, but there are still some steps you can take to decrease it even further.

Learn how to manage your internet browser history
Learn how to manage your internet browser history
Robin Layton

Understand the basics of this daily activity and how you can take better control of your data.

Everything you need to know about Internet Essentials by Comcast
Everything you need to know about Internet Essentials by Comcast
Robin Layton

If Comcast's Xfinity is available where you live, you should check out their program that offers internet for $9.95/mo. to qualified customers.

Discover the benefits of online entertainment
Discover the benefits of online entertainment
Robin Layton

Movies, music and games, oh my! Check out five of the top benefits of using the internet for your entertainment needs.

Internet provider competition in the U.S.
Internet provider competition in the U.S.
Camryn Smith

Learn which internet providers dominate the market and what this means for the broadband industry.

The ultimate guide to the DISH Anywhere app
The ultimate guide to the DISH Anywhere app
Lisa Iscrupe

Want to access free TV streaming features on nearly every Wi-Fi device both in and outside of your home? We’ll show you how you can, using the DISH Anywhere app.

Where to donate and recycle used electronics
Where to donate and recycle used electronics
Joe Supan

Recycling or donating your old electronic devices is becoming easier. Here are your options (and how to do so securely).

What’s the difference between Bluetooth and Wi-Fi?
What’s the difference between Bluetooth and Wi-Fi?
Lisa Iscrupe

When is it better to use a Bluetooth-enabled vs. a smart device? Find out what separates Bluetooth from Wi-Fi, and which one is better for you.

Digital divide: Organizations that are helping bridge the gap
Digital divide: Organizations that are helping bridge the gap
Joe Supan

Nonprofits across the US are working to provide affordable internet connections and devices to marginalized communities around the country.

What is Xfinity Prepaid Internet?
What is Xfinity Prepaid Internet?
Robin Layton

Learn about this pay-as-you-go home internet service that requires no credit check, deposit or contract.

How to stop your internet from buffering
How to stop your internet from buffering
Lisa Iscrupe

Boggled by buffering? Here’s how to tell what’s causing it and what you can do about it.

Tips for setting up internet and TV in an apartment or rental unit
Tips for setting up internet and TV in an apartment or rental unit
Camryn Smith

Like water, cable and internet have become essential utilities that are often rolled into the cost of the rent. Here are a few things to consider before opting in.

How much data does Amazon Alexa use?
How much data does Amazon Alexa use?
Camryn Smith

How much bandwidth is your virtual assistant using?

Dual-band and tri-band routers explained
Dual-band and tri-band routers explained
AJ Dellinger

Router types can be confusing, so we explain the difference between them to allow you to make an educated choice.

Mobile vs. desktop usage: What percentage of internet traffic is mobile in 2024?
Mobile vs. desktop usage: What percentage of internet traffic is mobile in 2024?
Robin Layton

Key findings You have the internet world in your palm … literally, if you have your smartphone resting there. It’s convenient and (usually) fast to use your mobile devices to access the internet, but have you ever wondered which is the better online experience: mobile or desktop? It appears we are a world divided on […]