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Cellphone costs: Average price of a U.S. mobile plan is $141
Cellphone costs: Average price of a U.S. mobile plan is $141
Robin Layton

To get the best cellphone plan, compare the taxes and fees, data caps and available discounts. You may also save money by bundling with your internet plan.

Moving your Spectrum service: What should you expect?
Moving your Spectrum service: What should you expect?
Robin Layton

Moving is hard, but shifting your Spectrum services doesn’t have to be. Find out how you can transfer internet, TV and phone to your new address and what it’ll cost.

Free and low-income internet options
Free and low-income internet options
Robin Layton

Families that meet income or government assistance requirements may qualify for discounted or low-cost internet.

Verizon buys Frontier to grow its fiber network
Verizon buys Frontier to grow its fiber network
Robin Layton

Explore the effects of Verizon’s recent acquisition of Frontier, impacting the broadband landscape across 31 states.

A guide to Xfinity fees
A guide to Xfinity fees
Camryn Smith

Confused by your Xfinity bill? Learn more about some hidden fees you can expect and what they mean.

Transfer your Verizon service to a new address
Transfer your Verizon service to a new address
Robin Layton

Learn how you can successfully schedule your move and anticipate some fees that may show up on your next monthly bill.

What are the hidden costs on a Cox bill?
What are the hidden costs on a Cox bill?
Robin Layton

Feel like you’re paying more than advertised? Let us help you decipher some of the additional expenses that may be coming your way.

AT&T Access: Low-income internet program
AT&T Access: Low-income internet program
Robin Layton

For qualifying customers, AT&T offers $30/mo. internet plans for speeds up to 100 Mbps.

Spectrum low-income internet options
Spectrum low-income internet options
Camryn Smith

Spectrum’s low-income internet discount program offers an affordable way for customers to stay connected.

How does satellite internet work?
How does satellite internet work?
Robin Layton

Satellites bring internet into your home through dishes and modems.

The best routers for Verizon Fios
The best routers for Verizon Fios
Camryn Smith

Find the best router for your Verizon Fios internet connection.

Fiber vs. cable internet: Compare speeds & prices
Fiber vs. cable internet: Compare speeds & prices
Camryn Smith

Fiber internet connections and cable internet connections have a few key differences that affect their download and upload speeds, which then affects the cost of each. Here’s everything you need to know about fiber and cable internet to decide which option is best for you.

Best Wi-Fi for truckers
Best Wi-Fi for truckers
Camryn Smith

Explore the best Wi-Fi options for truckers to stay connected on the road.

Price pushes people to switch internet providers
Price pushes people to switch internet providers
Camryn Smith

Better prices was the main reason that 38% of Allconnect's survey respondents say they'd switch internet providers over reliability or new tech availability.

The best Wi-Fi routers of 2024
The best Wi-Fi routers of 2024
Camryn Smith

Owning your own router is an investment that usually pays off within a year. We researched all the latest models to find our favorites.

Best budget routers of 2024
Best budget routers of 2024
Robin Layton

There are plenty of great router options under $100 that fit small budgets, heavy gaming and big spaces.

Streaming vs. cable: Which TV service is better?
Streaming vs. cable: Which TV service is better?
Camryn Smith

Streaming and cable prices are rising and we can help you discover the best options for your entertainment dollars.

Internet statistics around the world
Internet statistics around the world
Robin Layton

Key internet statistics According to the United Nations, there are over eight billion people in the world. Over five billion of them are using the internet daily to find information, stay in touch with family and friends and keep up to date on events, the most popular reasons everyone is connecting online. And the online […]

502 bad gateway error: What it is and how to fix it
502 bad gateway error: What it is and how to fix it
Camryn Smith

When you experience an error while loading a web page, an error code tells you the nature of that problem. A 502 error means there's been a communication breakdown between servers. Find out what causes it and how to fix it.

How to stop targeted ads on Facebook and Google
How to stop targeted ads on Facebook and Google
Robin Layton

Facebook and Google send you targeted ads based on your online browsing history. Here are tips to stop those personalized ads.

Best time to buy a mobile phone?
Best time to buy a mobile phone?
Robin Layton

Most Americans – 97% to be exact – own a smartphone of some kind. At an average price of $823, it’s not a purchase to make lightly.  If you’re in the market for a new mobile phone, there are better times of the year than others to purchase one.  Preorder mobile phone deals While a new […]

Best cellphone coverage in the U.S.
Best cellphone coverage in the U.S.
Camryn Smith

Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T offer the most cell phone coverage in the country.

U.S. ranks 11th in global mobile speed performance
U.S. ranks 11th in global mobile speed performance
Camryn Smith

U.S. mobile speeds are 11th in the world, but T-Mobile is the fastest mobile provider.

Student discounts on mobile plans
Student discounts on mobile plans
Camryn Smith

Mobile plans can be expensive, but there are ways you can save as you head back to campus. Explore some of the best discounts on mobile plans from top carriers below.

Student internet plans and discounts
Student internet plans and discounts
Camryn Smith

Upgrade your internet service and equipment with exclusive deals.

Wi-Fi guide for international students
Wi-Fi guide for international students
Robin Layton

Traveling to a new country for a short vacation can be stressful enough, but as someone studying long-term in an unfamiliar country, you can face extra challenges, especially when trying to connect to the internet. Over a million international students studied in the U.S. during the 2022/23 school year. With internet-based classes and exercises, it’s […]

Speed up your internet for back-to-school activities
Speed up your internet for back-to-school activities
Robin Layton

Check out these deals on modems, hotspots and Wi-Fi extenders at Amazon's back-to-school sale.

500 Internal Server Errors
500 Internal Server Errors
Camryn Smith

A 500 Internal Server Error is an umbrella term for several issues often involving the server of the website you're trying to reach.

Back-to-school offers from top ISPs
Back-to-school offers from top ISPs
Camryn Smith

It's almost time to go back to school, and some ISPs are offering great internet deals for students. Explore student internet deals below.

Take Starlink Mini with you on the road
Take Starlink Mini with you on the road
Robin Layton

Mini Roam plans start at $50/mo. and the device is small enough to fit into a backpack.

The best free TV and movie streaming services 2024
The best free TV and movie streaming services 2024
Camryn Smith

Tired of spending money on streaming services? Explore free alternatives for TV and movie streaming without breaking the bank.