Why you can trust Allconnect We compare current internet plans to help you make the best decision for your needs and location. How we review providers How we make money
Joe Supan

Joe Supan

Principal Writer, Broadband Content

Joe Supan is a principal writer for CNET and Allconnect. He has helped build the proprietary metrics used on Allconnect’s review pages, utilizing thousands of data points to help readers navigate these complex decisions. Joe has also led Allconnect’s coverage of broadband policy, the digital divide and privacy issues. He has been 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.

Joe Supan

My top picks

Currently streaming

Columbia Noir series on The Criterion Channel

Favorite app

Relisten

Favorite device

Bose Bluetooth speaker

Listening to

The Age of Napoleon podcast

What I've written

Survey: The digital divide falls along racial, economic lines
Survey: The digital divide falls along racial, economic lines
Joe Supan

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 says Starlink will cover the globe by August
Elon Musk says Starlink will cover the globe by August
Joe Supan

Elon Musk predict big things in Starlink’s future, and estimated that it could reach 500,000 subscribers by the end of the year.

From ARPANET to 5G: A brief history of the internet
From ARPANET to 5G: A brief history of the internet
Joe Supan

The internet as we know it was established in 1983, but its origins can be traced all the way back to the early 1800s.

Report: 18 million Americans still don’t use the internet
Report: 18 million Americans still don’t use the internet
Joe Supan

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.

Safety online: A guide for people with autism spectrum disorder
Safety online: A guide for people with autism spectrum disorder
Joe Supan

People with autism spectrum disorder are at higher risk for cyberbullying and internet addiction, but there are also many benefits to internet use.

Top connected vacation towns for digital nomads
Top connected vacation towns for digital nomads
Joe Supan

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

Allconnect regional broadband report: West edition
Allconnect regional broadband report: West edition
Joe Supan

Our team analyzed over 152,000 internet connections to determine which areas in the West have the best connectivity and which ones have been left behind.

How to switch internet providers and save money
How to switch internet providers and save money
Joe Supan

Switching internet service might seem like a hassle, but you can usually lower your monthly bill significantly in the process.

Allconnect regional broadband report: Northeast edition
Allconnect regional broadband report: Northeast edition
Joe Supan

Our team analyzed over 26K broadband connections in the Northeast region to determine which areas have the best connectivity.

How increasing broadband access can increase voter turnout
How increasing broadband access can increase voter turnout
Joe Supan

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.

HBO Max launches with a bang, but not on Amazon or Roku
HBO Max launches with a bang, but not on Amazon or Roku
Joe Supan

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.

How much data does Google Maps use?
How much data does Google Maps use?
Joe Supan

Google Maps uses a fraction of the data that apps like Netflix and Spotify do, but there are still some steps you can take to decrease it even further.

All you need to know about streaming TV — A beginner’s guide
All you need to know about streaming TV — A beginner’s guide
Joe Supan

To set up your TV for streaming, you’ll need a reliable internet connection, a device to stream on and, most importantly, something good to watch.

The future is (almost) now? How 5G might change gaming
The future is (almost) now? How 5G might change gaming
Joe Supan

With 5G’s faster speeds, reduced latency and greater capacity, the new technology will send shockwaves through VR, cloud gaming and even home internet.

What’s the right Mediacom-compatible modem for you?
What’s the right Mediacom-compatible modem for you?
Joe Supan

Buying your own modem could save you hundreds of dollars every year. Learn more about which models are compatible with Mediacom.

Data on U.S. internet connectivity in 2021
Data on U.S. internet connectivity in 2021
Joe Supan

We scored over 29K locations on factors like price, performance, availability and choice to find the areas with the best and worst internet connectivity.

The best services for renting movies online
The best services for renting movies online
Joe Supan

To find the best video rental services, we graded seven of the most popular apps on price, selection and the availability of movies in 4K resolution.

8 things to know about AT&T’s new streaming service
8 things to know about AT&T’s new streaming service
Joe Supan

AT&T TV launches with a best-in-class channel lineup and Google Assistant-controlled streaming device, but does come with a two-year commitment.

The best free TV and movie streaming sites
The best free TV and movie streaming sites
Joe Supan

Want to stream movies and TV shows for free? We analyzed the libraries of every free streaming service and found 10 of the very best for every genre.