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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 […]

5G internet expansion: Where 5G is going in 2024
5G internet expansion: Where 5G is going in 2024
Robin Layton

What is 5G internet? 5G is the fifth-generation wireless cellular technology that allows you to connect your calls and texts on your cell phone when your device is within your provider’s network and tower radius. It’s also used as a fixed wireless broadband connection called 5G home internet, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps.  It […]

How fast is 5G home internet?
How fast is 5G home internet?
Camryn Smith

5G home internet is the newest addition to the broadband playing field. Learn more about 5G internet providers, speeds and availability.

Upload vs. download speed: What’s the difference?
Upload vs. download speed: What’s the difference?
Camryn Smith

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.

Back-to-school offers from top ISPs
Back-to-school offers from top ISPs
Camryn Smith

It's almost time to go back to school, and some ISPs are offering great internet deals for students. Explore student internet deals below.

Wi-Fi guide for international students
Wi-Fi guide for international students
Robin Layton

Traveling to a new country for a short vacation can be stressful enough, but as someone studying long-term in an unfamiliar country, you can face extra challenges, especially when trying to connect to the internet. Over a million international students studied in the U.S. during the 2022/23 school year. With internet-based classes and exercises, it’s […]

Student internet plans and discounts
Student internet plans and discounts
Camryn Smith

Upgrade your internet service and equipment with exclusive deals.

Best Wi-Fi for truckers
Best Wi-Fi for truckers
Camryn Smith

Explore the best Wi-Fi options for truckers to stay connected on the road.

Cellphone costs: Average price of a U.S. mobile plan is $141
Cellphone costs: Average price of a U.S. mobile plan is $141
Robin Layton

To get the best cellphone plan, compare the taxes and fees, data caps and available discounts. You may also save money by bundling with your internet plan.

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.

Tips for setting up internet and TV in an apartment or rental unit
Tips for setting up internet and TV in an apartment or rental unit
Camryn Smith

Like water, cable and internet have become essential utilities that are sometimes rolled into the cost of the rent. Our broadband experts share a few things to consider before opting in.

Discounted and low-cost internet options for seniors
Discounted and low-cost internet options for seniors
Camryn Smith

Are you a retiree on the lookout for some low-cost internet options? Our broadband experts have you covered with some of the best ways to score deals and offers.

Allconnect’s 2025 broadband customer satisfaction report 
Allconnect’s 2025 broadband customer satisfaction report 
Camryn Smith

We asked internet customers to rate their internet providers. Verizon ranked highest in customer satisfaction while cable and fiber internet were favored over other technology types. Find out where your provider stands.

Do you need Wi-Fi 7?
Do you need Wi-Fi 7?
Camryn Smith

Wi-Fi 7 is the latest and greatest generation of internet technology, delivering faster speeds, lower latency and higher capacity to your Wi-Fi network.

Is my internet bill tax-deductible?
Is my internet bill tax-deductible?
Robin Layton

Allconnect’s experts explain the finer details of this complicated question.

Celebrating Women’s History Month: Female leaders in broadband
Celebrating Women’s History Month: Female leaders in broadband
Camryn Smith

We highlight various female leaders in the broadband industry. The featured executives have broken boundaries through their extensive broadband experience.

What is symmetrical internet?
What is symmetrical internet?
Robin Layton

Our experts distinguish between symmetrical and asymmetrical internet connections to help you decide which is best for your needs.

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 expert firsthand tips and tricks for setting up internet service at a new home and how that service is going years later.

503 service unavailable error: What it is and how to fix it
503 service unavailable error: What it is and how to fix it
Robin Layton

An HTTP 503 error is likely due to issues coming from the server, which means you are not at fault. However, there are a few simple steps you can take to troubleshoot and fix the problem.