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Joe is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology and broadband. Prior to joining CNET, Joe led MYMOVE's moving coverage and reported on broadband policy, the digital divide, and privacy issues for the broadband marketplace Allconnect. Joe specializes in broadband policy, the digital divide and home internet, including providers, internet speeds and connection types. His credentials include a BA in English from Ohio State, six years covering the broadband industry. Featured as a guest columnist on Broadband Breakfast, and his work has been referenced by the Los Angeles Times, Forbes, National Geographic, Yahoo! Finance and more.
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The new program is intended to close the homework gap for good, even after students resume in-person learning.
Americans increasingly favor tighter regulations on technology companies, and more action by the government to curb the spread of fake news.
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FCC broadband maps often understate the number of people without internet access. This tool aims to fix that issue.
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A new report from the Fiber Broadband Association predicts that a four-person household will require 2,141 Mbps speeds in the next decade.
Amazon's Project Kuiper files FCC complaint against Starlink for its recent request to send 30,000 more satellites into space.
Americans agree internet is essential, but the solution depends on your politics.
Everything you need to know to take advantage of all the internet deals available for educators and students.
Credit card fraud is on the rise in the U.S. as more people shop online, but there are easy ways to limit your exposure.
Allconnect’s survey of more than 1,200 adults found that race and income are the biggest factors that determine if you have a home internet connection.
Elon Musk predict big things in Starlink’s future, and estimated that it could reach 500,000 subscribers by the end of the year.
1 in 3 people experiencing homelessness don't use the internet at all — a major barrier to accessing necessary resources.
The internet as we know it was established in 1983, but its origins can be traced all the way back to the early 1800s.
A new Pew Research Center survey finds that 7% of the adult population in the U.S. is still offline, with the majority being people over the age of 65.
Most people know data caps from their cellphone plans, but they’re also common with satellite, DSL and fixed wireless internet plans.
As a thank you to frontline workers, many companies are offering discounts and deals on internet service, cellphone plans and tech products.
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated many patterns that demographers have tracked for years, but the ability to work remotely introduced some new trends.
The FCC’s Emergency Broadband Benefit launched on May 12, 2021. Here's how to find out if you're eligible.
Researchers from Harvard and the University of Virginia studied the effect of internet access on the 2016 and 2018 elections, and found a correlation between broadband and turnout.
The streaming service has HBO’s entire catalog, classic TV shows like Friends and hundreds of popular movies, including the DC Universe and Studio Ghibli.
We asked 950 currently employed Americans whether or not their jobs required a home internet connection. Here's what we found.
These 10 states offer the best combination of easily accessible wilderness and the internet access you need to comfortably work from home.
With 5G’s faster speeds, reduced latency and greater capacity, the new technology will send shockwaves through VR, cloud gaming and even home internet.
Buying your own modem could save you hundreds of dollars every year. Learn more about which models are compatible with Mediacom.
The satellite TV company has spent billions on wireless spectrums over the past decade. It looks like it’s finally be ready to start using it.
Considering adding Cox Elite Gamer to your internet service? Learn more about the $14.99 a month gaming add-on and whether you’ll benefit from it.
Five major streaming services have launched in the past year, but consumers say they only want to spend $21/mo. Which ones will get left behind?
Microsoft estimates that 157.3 million Americans don’t have broadband internet, defined by the FCC as 25 Mbps download speed and 3 Mbps upload.
A good time management app can keep you on schedule at work, track how you’re spending your time and help you build good habits.
AT&T’s president said on an earnings call that it will stop marketing DIRECTV outside of rural areas as it pushes its new TV service, AT&T TV.
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