Internet

New Xfinity customers can lock internet pricing for 5 years
New Xfinity customers can lock internet pricing for 5 years
Robin Layton

Comcast, the parent company of internet, TV and phone service provider Xfinity, is offering a five-year price lock option to new customers.  The 5-Year Price Guarantee plans start at $55.00/mo. for 400 Mbps. Customers who pick a price guarantee plan won’t need to worry about contracts and can cancel anytime. They are also eligible to receive […]

Report: Internet use changes as we age
Report: Internet use changes as we age
Camryn Smith

The Benton Institute for Broadband & Society shares research that illustrates the digital divide between older and younger adults.

How to donate and safely recycle electronics
How to donate and safely recycle electronics
Camryn Smith

E-waste is hazardous and should never be tossed in your garbage.

How to add internet to a newly built home
How to add internet to a newly built home
Camryn Smith

Our broadband experts break down setting up your internet service in a newly built home.

Fiber vs. cable internet: Compare speeds & prices
Fiber vs. cable internet: Compare speeds & prices
Camryn Smith

Fiber internet connections and cable internet connections have a few key differences that affect their download and upload speeds, which then affects the cost of each. Here’s everything you need to know about fiber and cable internet to decide which option is best for you.

How much should I pay for internet?
How much should I pay for internet?
Camryn Smith

How much is high-speed internet for the average customer? Here’s what you can expect to pay, how you can avoid overpaying and how you can cut monthly internet costs.

Signs you’ve been hacked and how to prevent hacking
Signs you’ve been hacked and how to prevent hacking
Robin Layton

Would you know if your router was hacked? Check out some ways to know for sure and how you can secure your home network.

When will Google Fiber be available in your city?
When will Google Fiber be available in your city?
Camryn Smith

Google Fiber is available in cities throughout 19 states and is continuing to expand its service footprint.

Safety online: A guide for people with autism spectrum disorder
Safety online: A guide for people with autism spectrum disorder
Robin Layton

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

Best internet outage maps and resources
Best internet outage maps and resources
Camryn Smith

Ever wonder how to check if internet is down in your area? These outage maps can help.

How much speed do you need for streaming?
How much speed do you need for streaming?
Robin Layton

Don’t pay for more internet speed than you need. Find out the minimum speeds required for your favorite streaming activities.

What is data roaming?
What is data roaming?
Camryn Smith

Data roaming allows you to use wireless data even when you’re outside of your home network, but at a cost. Find out everything you need to know.

What is my IP address and why does it matter?
What is my IP address and why does it matter?
Camryn Smith

IP addresses are the ZIP codes of the internet, and affect everything you do online. Here’s what you need to know about them.

Best internet providers for gaming
Best internet providers for gaming
Camryn Smith

From Fortnite to first-person combat games, your internet speed can have a huge effect on your ability to win. Explore the best providers for gaming below.

Is public Wi-Fi safe? No, but it is necessary
Is public Wi-Fi safe? No, but it is necessary
Camryn Smith

Are you putting your personal info at risk when you check your email at Starbucks? Learn the dangers of public Wi-Fi and when it’s okay to use and when to wait.

Which internet providers have data caps?
Which internet providers have data caps?
Camryn Smith

Going over your internet data cap could cost you, depending on which provider you have. Keep up with who does and doesn’t have data caps.

Does the weather affect your internet?
Does the weather affect your internet?
Robin Layton

Good news, the rain isn't slowing down your Wi-Fi or cable internet.

How to set up internet service
How to set up internet service
Robin Layton

Setting up internet for the first time? Use our expert guide to learn how to buy and set up your internet service to get your devices connected.

Modem vs. router: What’s the difference?
Modem vs. router: What’s the difference?
Camryn Smith

Unsure about the difference between a modem and a router? Find out what each does and how they help you save money on your internet bill.

How much internet speed do I need?
How much internet speed do I need?
Robin Layton

Whether gaming, streaming, learning or working from home, learn everything you need to know to find the best internet speed for your needs.

Ethernet vs. Wi-Fi: Which is faster?
Ethernet vs. Wi-Fi: Which is faster?
Michelle Honeyager

Connecting to the internet with an Ethernet cable is a better choice than using a Wi-Fi network if reliability and less latency are important to you.

AT&T expands 5G home internet service
AT&T expands 5G home internet service
Robin Layton

‘Internet Air’ debuts in 16 areas across the US.

Unlimited hotspot plans from mobile carriers
Unlimited hotspot plans from mobile carriers
Camryn Smith

Our favorite unlimited hotspot data plans from top mobile carriers.

How does 5G internet work?
How does 5G internet work?
Robin Layton

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 […]