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How to add internet to a newly built home
How to add internet to a newly built home
Camryn Smith

Our broadband experts break down setting up your internet service in a newly built home.

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 sometimes rolled into the cost of the rent. Our broadband experts share a few things to consider before opting in.

How to set up internet service
How to set up internet service
Robin Layton

Setting up internet for the first time? Use our expert guide to learn how to buy and set up your internet service to get your devices connected.

What’s the difference between Wi-Fi and internet?
What’s the difference between Wi-Fi and internet?
Robin Layton

The internet is a global network linking all the computers and databases around the world — Wi-Fi is the wireless network that allows you to connect your devices to the internet.

Make sure internet is available in your new home
Make sure internet is available in your new home
Robin Layton

Performing due diligence to confirm internet availability is a top priority when moving into a new rental property or purchasing a home.

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.

How to get the most out of your streaming services
How to get the most out of your streaming services
Camryn Smith

Enhance your streaming experience with expert tips on optimizing your content selection, improving internet performance and more.

Rules governing ISPs blocked by court
Rules governing ISPs blocked by court
Robin Layton

The FCC’s net neutrality regulations cited as ‘heavy-handed.’

Business internet safety guide
Business internet safety guide
Camryn Smith

Keep your business safe by maintaining a secure Wi-Fi network, using strong passwords and regularly updating software.

Best international phone plans in 2025
Best international phone plans in 2025
Camryn Smith

Whether you’re a frequent traveler or taking a long trip, having the right mobile plan can make your life easier and save you money. Here are our picks and tips for choosing the right one.

How to negotiate your internet bill
How to negotiate your internet bill
Camryn Smith

Negotiating your internet bill with your provider could save you money. Below are some tips for how to navigate a negotiation with your provider.

Where is the best place for your Wi-Fi router?
Where is the best place for your Wi-Fi router?
Camryn Smith

To get the best signal, put your router in a central, elevated location away from concrete/brick walls, electronics, water and microwaves.

Best modems and routers for gaming of 2025
Best modems and routers for gaming of 2025
Camryn Smith

If you're a heavy gamer, you're going to need equipment with fast speeds and low latency. Many gaming routers on the market also have unique gaming features like the ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 and AXE16000. We've listed our favorite gaming modems and routers below.

The best Wi-Fi routers of 2025
The best Wi-Fi routers of 2025
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.

Car Wi-Fi: How to get connected in your vehicle
Car Wi-Fi: How to get connected in your vehicle
Robin Layton

Newer cars are equipped with Wi-Fi equipment, but you can add internet capability to just about any vehicle with your cell phone or a mobile hotspot.

The best free TV and movie streaming services 2025
The best free TV and movie streaming services 2025
Camryn Smith

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

TP-Link internet routers might get banned in the U.S.
TP-Link internet routers might get banned in the U.S.
Camryn Smith

The federal government is investigating Chinese technology company TP-Link due to a possible national security threat. Here’s what you need to know.

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.

Faster internet speeds for lower prices in 2024
Faster internet speeds for lower prices in 2024
Camryn Smith

USTelecom’s 2024 Broadband Price Index shows consumers get more for their buck.

How do I know if I need to upgrade my internet?
How do I know if I need to upgrade my internet?
Camryn Smith

Does your Wi-Fi connection drop out frequently? Does your video lag? These may be signs you need to upgrade your internet equipment or get a faster plan.

The top internet speed test sites for measuring your internet speed
The top internet speed test sites for measuring your internet speed
Camryn Smith

Using a speed test to measure your internet speed can help determine if you are getting the most out of your internet connection. Explore the top free speed test sites below.

How to self-install internet to save money
How to self-install internet to save money
Camryn Smith

Our broadband experts walk you through the self-installation process so you can set up your internet service with ease.

How to know if someone is stealing your internet
How to know if someone is stealing your internet
Robin Layton

Over the past several years, it has become increasingly clear that the internet is an essential resource that everybody should be able to access. In many ways, having internet at home is just as important as having access to other basic utilities, such as water and electricity. Your router, along with third-party apps, can help […]

Signs you’ve been hacked and how to prevent hacking
Signs you’ve been hacked and how to prevent hacking
Robin Layton

Would you know if your router was hacked? Check out some ways to know for sure and how you can secure your home network.

How to set up Wi-Fi in a new home
How to set up Wi-Fi in a new home
Camryn Smith

Allconnect shares tips to easily set up a new Wi-Fi connection.