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Best Black Friday tech and provider deals 2024
Best Black Friday tech and provider deals 2024
Camryn Smith

Black Friday is just days away and we’ve picked out some of the best internet tech and provider deals.

What is the digital divide?
What is the digital divide?
Robin Layton

The digital divide is the gap between individuals who have access to digital technology (phones, computers and the internet) and those who do not.

Everything you need to know about business internet
Everything you need to know about business internet
Camryn Smith

A business internet plan can offer you fast and reliable speeds to ensure your business runs smoothly throughout all of its daily operations.

How does satellite internet work?
How does satellite internet work?
Robin Layton

Satellites bring internet into your home through dishes and modems.

A guide to internet accessibility for Americans with disabilities
A guide to internet accessibility for Americans with disabilities
Robin Layton

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.

What is municipal broadband?
What is municipal broadband?
Robin Layton

Community-based public internet providers see success in some states, are banned in others.

Internet costs rise after service sign-up
Internet costs rise after service sign-up
Camryn Smith

A U.S. News & World Report survey asked internet customers in the most populous states about their internet bills.

Best time to buy a mobile phone?
Best time to buy a mobile phone?
Robin Layton

Find the optimal time for purchasing a mobile phone and uncover strategies to secure the best deals and discounts.

How to lower your internet bill
How to lower your internet bill
Camryn Smith

Internet can be expensive, but we’ll give you some tips on how to lower your monthly internet bill.

Internet customers are paying more in internet fees
Internet customers are paying more in internet fees
Camryn Smith

A U.S. News & World Report survey found that internet customers are paying more on their monthly bills but aren’t interested in saving through data caps.

How to connect your smartphone to your home Wi-Fi network
How to connect your smartphone to your home Wi-Fi network
Robin Layton

If you’re paying for internet, you should use it. Connecting to home Wi-Fi helps you conserve your phone’s data, and it’s usually a faster, more reliable connection.

How to change your Wi-Fi network password
How to change your Wi-Fi network password
Camryn Smith

Changing your Wi-Fi password can help keep your home network secure.

How to share your Wi-Fi password on an iPhone
How to share your Wi-Fi password on an iPhone
Camryn Smith

Apple's iPhone feature is an easy and convenient way to securely share your Wi-Fi password in a few short steps.

Why is my internet so slow during the day?
Why is my internet so slow during the day?
Camryn Smith

There are few things as frustrating as attempting to use your connection and experiencing buffering and lag during the day.

What is a 403 error and how can you fix it?
What is a 403 error and how can you fix it?
Camryn Smith

Fixing a 403 forbidden status code error is easier than you might think. Learn what a 403 error is, what causes it and how to fix it.

Xfinity low-income internet options
Xfinity low-income internet options
Camryn Smith

Xfinity Internet Essentials is Xfinity’s low-cost internet solution for affordable internet access.

How to find Wi-Fi hotspots
How to find Wi-Fi hotspots
Robin Layton

Explore various methods for accessing Wi-Fi hotspots, including public places, mobile providers and free apps.

What is Wi-Fi? Learn the basics of this service
What is Wi-Fi? Learn the basics of this service
Camryn Smith

Your guide to learning what Wi-Fi is, how it works and how all your devices use it.

Verizon low-cost internet options
Verizon low-cost internet options
Camryn Smith

Eligible customers can sign up for Verizon Forward for low-cost internet.

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.

Everything you need to know about internet speeds
Everything you need to know about internet speeds
Robin Layton

Our guide to internet speed explains how to check your connection, what speeds you need for your tasks and how to improve Wi-Fi speeds.

Millions in rural U.S. still do not have internet access
Millions in rural U.S. still do not have internet access
Camryn Smith

Broadband access is a major problem for rural communities, and impacts everything from unemployment to students’ test scores.

Everything you need to install fiber-optic internet
Everything you need to install fiber-optic internet
Camryn Smith

Fiber is the fastest and most reliable internet connection type. Here’s what you need to install it at your home.

How to get free and discounted internet
How to get free and discounted internet
Camryn Smith

Some ISPs offer low-cost internet programs that can get eligible customers free internet. There are also other government and nonprofit programs to aid in your monthly internet cost.

Gbps vs. Mbps: Do you really need gigabit speeds?
Gbps vs. Mbps: Do you really need gigabit speeds?
Robin Layton

Depending on what you use the internet for, you may not need to spend more money for a gigabit internet plan.

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

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

Can a mobile device replace your home internet?
Can a mobile device replace your home internet?
Robin Layton

If you aren't a heavy gamer or streamer, getting internet through your phone may work for you.

DIRECTV to buy DISH, Sling TV
DIRECTV to buy DISH, Sling TV
Robin Layton

The satellite TV and internet provider will pay DISH’s owner $1 while assuming the company’s debt.