There is nothing more frustrating than paying your monthly internet bill and discovering your provider is now charging you more for the same plan. We’ll walk you through what to expect so you aren’t blindsided by a more costly bill.
Ari Howard is a staff writer Healthline and spent two years as a writer on the Allconnect team. She specialized in broadband news and studies, particularly relating to internet access, digital safety, broadband-related technology and the digital divide. In addition to writing news-related stories, Ari also offered insight into what to look for when choosing an internet provider, what to ask, how to lower your internet bill, what equipment to buy and more. The goal of Ari's articles is to simplify the internet purchasing process and to provide insight into where the broadband industry is heading. Her credentials include: Pre-Licensed Therapist at Sentient Psychotherapy, and Counseling Psychology graduate student at TC Columbia University, graduated from Davidson College 2020, Magna Cum Laude with honors in political science.
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