Camryn Smith

Camryn Smith

Cammy is a writer with Allconnect, growing her broadband industry knowledge for over a year on the internet marketplace. Her expertise lies in home internet and broadband service with a focus on providers, plans, speeds, equipment and industry news. She enjoys reporting on important developments in the broadband industry that affect consumers. Some of Camryn’s favorite bylines include "Celebrating Women’s History Month: Female leaders in broadband to celebrate Women’s History Month" and "Federal programs provide millions for rural internet access." Her credentials include a bachelor’s degree in Professional Writing and Strategic Communications from Miami University.

What I've written

The 5 best DSL modems
The 5 best DSL modems
Camryn Smith

Your modem is what allows you to connect to the internet, so it’s important you choose the best one for your needs. We’ll go over some of the best DSL modems in terms of speed, price and what you’ll use it for.

The best cities in the U.S. for the fastest internet 
The best cities in the U.S. for the fastest internet 
Camryn Smith

Thinking about your next move? Our experts break down the five best cities to live in the U.S. for high-speed internet and broadband availability.

Back to school internet safety guide
Back to school internet safety guide
Camryn Smith

Whether you’re a student or a parent with a child learning online, cyber safety is important in the classroom. We go over common online security threats and how to prevent them so students can stay safe while learning online.

NFL Sunday Ticket now available on YouTube TV
NFL Sunday Ticket now available on YouTube TV
Camryn Smith

NFL Sunday Ticket has moved exclusively to YouTube TV with discounted student packages coming soon.

Is public Wi-Fi safe? No, but it is necessary
Is public Wi-Fi safe? No, but it is necessary
Camryn Smith

Are you putting your personal info at risk when you check your email at Starbucks? Learn the dangers of public Wi-Fi and when it’s okay to use and when to wait.

Amazon Prime Day internet equipment deals
Amazon Prime Day internet equipment deals
Camryn Smith

Revamp your home network with the hottest discounted internet equipment.

How to know when to upgrade your internet connection
How to know when to upgrade your internet connection
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.

Business vs. residential internet: Which is better for you?
Business vs. residential internet: Which is better for you?
Camryn Smith

If you have an office or small business at home, you may be wondering if your residential internet is enough. Here’s what you need to know.

Leave a review for your internet service provider
Leave a review for your internet service provider
Camryn Smith

Complete Allconnect’s survey and help people make the right internet purchase for their home.

Top connected vacation towns for digital nomads
Top connected vacation towns for digital nomads
Camryn Smith

The best places to work remotely have a wide availability of vacation rentals, fast internet speeds and reliable coverage.

Discounted and low-cost internet options for seniors
Discounted and low-cost internet options for seniors
Camryn Smith

Are you a retiree on the lookout for some low-cost internet options? We've got you covered with some of the best ways to score deals and offers.

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

Internet connections are not guaranteed, especially in a new subdivision or home build. Here’s what to look for and how to advocate for a connection.

Wi-Fi 6E: What is it and how can it help you?
Wi-Fi 6E: What is it and how can it help you?
Camryn Smith

Wi-Fi 6E can bring you more bandwidth and faster internet speeds with the 6GHz spectrum, which no other Wi-Fi generation can operate on.

Router login: How to sign in and access your settings
Router login: How to sign in and access your settings
Camryn Smith

When you log in to your router, you gain access to network security controls, router login information and generic Wi-Fi settings.

Federal programs provide millions for rural internet access
Federal programs provide millions for rural internet access
Camryn Smith

Rural areas have less internet access than suburban and urban communities, but federal programs are providing millions for rural internet expansion.

ISPs to increase prices before the end of the year
ISPs to increase prices before the end of the year
Camryn Smith

If you’re a Comcast or Spectrum subscriber, you can soon expect your bill to increase if it hasn’t already. Comcast will raise its broadcast TV and regional sports network fees — costs that are already considered “hidden fees.” In total, these various fees can add nearly $40/mo. to your bill, so it’s smart to keep […]

States eligible for millions to improve internet
States eligible for millions to improve internet
Camryn Smith

The Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment Program (BEAD) provides $42.45 billion in state broadband grants.

Cyber Monday broadband deals
Cyber Monday broadband deals
Camryn Smith

We found some of the best Amazon deals on routers, modems, Wi-Fi extenders and more.

The 5 best routers for Optimum
The 5 best routers for Optimum
Camryn Smith

Learn which third party router is right for your Optimum internet plan

Best routers for Frontier
Best routers for Frontier
Camryn Smith

We take away the guesswork and show you which Frontier router will work for your needs.