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.
The channel-blocking standoff between Spectrum’s owner, Charter Communications, and Disney ended on Sept. 11, literally hours before the start of Monday Night Football. The 10-day dispute that left 15 million Spectrum customers without access to Disney’s channels, including ESPN, was resolved with some channels being restored and an option for Spectrum TV Select customers to […]
You have options to catch your favorite shows … and the start of the NFL season.
The devices we use for internet access like smartphones, laptops and tablets are equipped with accessibility features to make use easier for those with hearing, speech, vision or cognitive losses.
From locking your screen to enabling two-factor authentication, every precaution you take can keep your personal information safer from hackers.
The need for internet connections and tech skills is rapidly growing.
‘Internet Air’ debuts in 16 areas across the US.
If you love football and are thinking about switching internet providers, check out this deal.
Traveling to a new country for a short vacation can be stressful enough, but as someone studying long-term in an unfamiliar country, you can face extra challenges, especially when trying to connect to the internet. Nearly a million international students studied in the U.S. during the 2021/22 school year. With internet-based classes and exercises, it’s […]
To get the best cellphone plan, compare the taxes and fees, data caps and available discounts. You may also save money by bundling with your internet plan.
Internet companies must prove that providing internet to certain areas costs more than the $30/mo. benefit provided by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
Check out these deals on modems, hotspots and Wi-Fi extenders at Amazon's back-to-school sale.
Households with students can get free internet through government programs and public or private hotspots.
“Like electricity a century ago, broadband is a foundation for economic growth, job creation, global competitiveness and a better way of life.” This was the introduction of the federal government’s 2010 National Broadband Plan. Thirteen years and billions of investment dollars later, that statement still rings true. The 2010 plan’s major goal was very similar […]
Encrypting your signal and updating router passwords are some of the ways to ensure a safe remote work experience.
Rhode Island is the best state for fiber and cable availability.
$43B in federal funds announced to provide high-speed internet across the country.
Running cables to rural addresses can be pricey and often leaves residents without internet choices.
Customer satisfaction is a big deal for any business. Still, when it comes to internet slowdowns or our service crashing altogether, we can get crabby and demand an instant fix from helpful people or a high-performing app or website to help us fix it ourselves. These areas are where the ACSI Telecommunications Study 2022-2023* shows […]
Over eight million homes and businesses in the U.S. still do not have access to high-speed internet service, according to the latest version of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) broadband availability map, released this week. The FCC defines high-speed broadband as actual download speeds of at least 25 Mbps and actual upload speeds of at […]
Knowing broadband jargon can help you make better choices when shopping for an internet plan.
Online communities, resources help keep LGBTQ+ youth connected.
Fiber won’t be the fastest option for internet speed for long as new tech speeds up.
Time is running out to fix the flawed FCC map that is the driver behind billions in state funding allocations.
Performing due diligence to confirm internet availability is a top priority when moving into a new rental property or purchasing a home.
A data cap of 1 TB will likely take a long time to reach, but it still is possible to reach that much data in a month.
More unserved and underserved areas will have Xfinity as an internet option.
Say goodbye to worrying about your child’s web activity. We’re breaking down all the parental controls on your devices and how they can help.
Residential internet may be available later this year or in early 2024.
Fusion plans combine satellite and wireless technologies.
As you search for your next internet service provider, have you thought about which is the fastest? Recently that distinction went to Spectrum, available in 41 states and named the “fastest fixed broadband provider in 11 states during Q3 2022,” according to Speedtest® by Ookla®. Ookla recently shared its Q3 2022 report on fixed broadband […]
T-Mobile tops ISPs for most added broadband customers.
Federal program has distributed over $1.5B to connect Native American households to the internet.
Our team tested their addresses. See what we found.
Most of us know DISH Network for its satellite TV service, but DISH has joined the 5G and cellular tech field with Project Genesis. DISH’s Smart 5G™ network commercially known as Project Genesis, debuted in early 2022, with DISH Wireless service in Las Vegas. Eventually, the project will shift from beta into the launch of […]
Why is this important? A recent Allconnect.com study of speed test results between August 2020 and September 2022 shows that internet speeds are increasing almost everywhere in the U.S. However, whether you have seen an increase in speed or not is completely dependent on where you live and what type of internet is available at […]
In conjunction with the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, 24 states, Puerto Rico, Guam and Palau are getting millions of dollars in federal grants and loans for high-speed internet in 2022. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced this week that the $759 million in loans and grants will come from the third funding round of the […]
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