Internet

Even with billions of dollars, connecting every American to the internet isn’t an easy or quick feat
Even with billions of dollars, connecting every American to the internet isn’t an easy or quick feat
Robin Layton

“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 […]

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.

Amazon Prime Day internet equipment deals
Amazon Prime Day internet equipment deals
Camryn Smith

Revamp your home network with the hottest discounted internet equipment.

How to know when to upgrade your internet connection
How to know when to upgrade your internet connection
Camryn Smith

Does your Wi-Fi connection drop out frequently? Does your video lag? These may be signs you need to upgrade your internet equipment or get a faster plan.

Upload vs. download speed: What’s the difference?
Upload vs. download speed: What’s the difference?
Joe Supan

The main difference between download speeds and upload speeds is the direction in which the data is traveling and how fast its getting there. There is, however, a bigger difference between what a good upload and download speed is.

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.

Leave a review for your internet service provider
Leave a review for your internet service provider
Camryn Smith

Complete Allconnect’s survey and help people make the right internet purchase for their home.

Internet providers have more satisfied customers than last year. We tell you which ones and why.
Internet providers have more satisfied customers than last year. We tell you which ones and why.
Robin Layton

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 […]

Top connected vacation towns for digital nomads
Top connected vacation towns for digital nomads
Camryn Smith

The best places to work remotely have a wide availability of vacation rentals, fast internet speeds and reliable coverage.

How I survived my move and stayed connected through it all
How I survived my move and stayed connected through it all
Lisa Iscrupe

Moving soon? I share some firsthand tips and tricks for setting up internet service at a new home and share how that service is going 3 years later.

Broadband map shows over 8M in US lack access to high-speed internet
Broadband map shows over 8M in US lack access to high-speed internet
Robin Layton

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 […]

How much should I pay for internet?
How much should I pay for internet?
Joe Supan

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.

Internet safety: Guide to keep your information safe online
Internet safety: Guide to keep your information safe online
Michelle Honeyager

Online safety is incredibly important if you want to keep your personal information secure. Here are some tips and rules that will help you browse the internet safely, and what you should be on the lookout for.