Households with students can get free internet through government programs and public or private hotspots.
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.
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Even with billions of dollars, connecting every American to the internet isn’t an easy or quick feat
“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 […]
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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 […]
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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.
Our internet and cellphone plans are as important to us as health insurance and our home.
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.
New tech will advance the way we interact with others.
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.
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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. 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 ReConnect Program. […]
If you’ve been considering switching to Verizon Home Internet, the company just upped the ante for signing up now. As of October 27, 2022, Verizon is offering new Verizon 5G Home, LTE Home and Fios Internet customers a price guarantee for 10 years. Basically, what you sign up to pay for now for a new […]
Satellites bring internet into your home through dishes and modems.
Only 14 million of 48 million eligible households have signed up since May.
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20 states get grants, loans to provide service to rural areas, Tribal lands and schools.
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Cities in Colorado, Georgia and Florida are in first launch.
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