Robin Layton is an editor for the broadband marketplace Allconnect. She built her internet industry expertise writing and editing for four years on the site, as well as on Allconnect’s sister site MYMOVE.com. Her expertise is in home internet plans, as well as broadband and digital divide news. Robin brought 30 years of experience in journalism and marketing to her Allconnect role to ensure consumers get a fair and balanced reporting of the state of broadband services to help them understand the process of purchasing the right internet plan. Her credentials include a bachelor’s degree in English and Journalism from Shepherd University.
Key findings You have the internet world in your palm … literally, if you have your smartphone resting there. It’s convenient and (usually) fast to use your mobile devices to access the internet, but have you ever wondered which is the better online experience: mobile or desktop? It appears we are a world divided on […]
Life without internet access seems nearly unimaginable, but our day-to-day business would be in jeopardy if the internet went out.
Moving is hard, but shifting your Spectrum services doesn’t have to be. Find out how you can transfer internet, TV and phone to your new address and what it’ll cost.
To advertise their speeds as "broadband" internet, ISPs must offer at least 100 Mbps in download speeds and 20 in upload speeds.
April will be the last full month families can receive the $30/mo. federal stipend that provides free internet service.
Community-based public internet providers see success in some states, are banned in others.
Learn how to keep your personal and business information safe from phishing, malware and password attacks.
Facebook and Google send you targeted ads based on your online browsing history. Here are tips to stop those personalized ads.
You can connect an older TV to your home internet with a cable or streaming device. Newer smart TVs are equipped to automatically detect your Wi-Fi.
Cable TV is slowly being replaced by streaming services as the preferred way to view favorite shows.
Find out which providers are liable for service outages and will credit your bill in the event of an interruption.
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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.
Manage your children's screen time with just a touch of a button.
Choosing a new wireless mobile phone plan can be daunting with so many options: Prepaid, postpaid, family plans and unlimited plans. And, of course, all the plans have other things to consider, like data allowance, contracts and coverage areas. So, how do you know which one is right for you? We’ll help you understand each […]
Depending on what you use the internet for, you may not need to spend more money for a gigabit internet plan.
If more funds aren't approved by Congress, the Affordable Connectivity Program will shut down by April 2024, potentially cutting off internet connections for millions of U.S. households.
Is your DIRECTV remote not working? Learn how to easily program your DIRECTV remote here.
A new consumer survey from the Leichtman Research Group, Inc. (LRG) indicates America’s digital divide is slowly shrinking. The survey results found that 92% of U.S. households get an internet service, up from 83% in 2018 and 76% in 2008. “The percentage of households getting an Internet service at home, including high-speed broadband, reached an […]
Key findings The United Nations estimates that as of Dec. 1, 2023, there are over eight billion people in the world. Over five billion of them are using the internet daily to find information, stay in touch with family and friends and keep up to date on events, the most popular reasons everyone is connecting […]
The newest version of the National Broadband Map shows the number of homes and businesses without internet access is going down, reporting 7.2 million locations lack high-speed internet access versus the 8.3 million shown on the May 2023 map. The broadband map was created by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and its first iteration went […]
What is 5G internet? 5G is the fifth-generation wireless cellular technology that allows you to connect your calls and texts on your cell phone when your device is within your provider’s network and tower radius. It’s also used as a fixed wireless broadband connection called 5G home internet, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. It […]
If you spend any time at all connected to the internet, whether via a computer or a mobile device, you’ll have heard of 5G. This fifth-generation cellular wireless technology allows you to use your cell phone and have an internet connection, all from the same tower. The hope for 5G tech is that it will […]
Most Americans – 97% to be exact – own a smartphone of some kind. At an average price of $823, it’s not a purchase to make lightly. If you’re in the market for a new mobile phone, there are better times of the year than others to purchase one. Preorder mobile phone deals While a new […]
Multi-factor authentication, strong passwords and common sense can keep your mobile phone safe.
Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity are the current top 3 internet providers for speed.
These older cell phone technologies are fading away, but you still need to understand them if you purchase an unlocked phone.
If you aren't a heavy gamer or streamer, getting internet through your phone may work for you.
Commission also seeks to require ISPs to report outages to them.
Need parental controls? There’s an app for that. Check out the best parental controls on the market for iOS and Android phones.
For a small fee, most internet providers allow you to put your internet, home phone or cable TV service on a temporary hold.
We break it down to explain what that may mean for internet providers and consumers.
Good news, the rain isn't slowing down your Wi-Fi or cable internet.
FCC commits $41M to libraries and school districts for technology and internet access.
Feds seek input on firing up the $9B 5G Fund for Rural America program.
85% of parents want their children to be safe and connected with a cellphone. Follow these steps to add safety controls to your child's first phone.
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