Robin Layton

Robin Layton

Editor, Broadband Content

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.

What I've written

Make sure internet is available in your new home
Make sure internet is available in your new home
Robin Layton

Performing due diligence to confirm internet availability is a top priority when moving into a new rental property or purchasing a home.

Should you be concerned about going over 1 TB of data?
Should you be concerned about going over 1 TB of data?
Robin Layton

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.

Comcast expanding internet services in 2023
Comcast expanding internet services in 2023
Robin Layton

More unserved and underserved areas will have Xfinity as an internet option.

Your ultimate guide to online parental controls in 2023
Your ultimate guide to online parental controls in 2023
Robin Layton

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.

Top ISP performance in Q3 2022
Top ISP performance in Q3 2022
Robin Layton

T-Mobile tops ISPs for most added broadband customers.

DISH Wireless launches into 5G, cellular tech world with Project Genesis
DISH Wireless launches into 5G, cellular tech world with Project Genesis
Robin Layton

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 […]

Allconnect study: Internet speeds have increased by 18% since 2021 in the US
Allconnect study: Internet speeds have increased by 18% since 2021 in the US
Robin Layton

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 […]

Verizon makes 10-year price-for-life guarantee
Verizon makes 10-year price-for-life guarantee
Robin Layton

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 […]

The complete Canadian internet resource guide
The complete Canadian internet resource guide
Robin Layton

There are various internet service providers in Canada, with plans to suit every household. Find the best one for your needs with this guide.