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Guide to U.S. internet for international students
Guide to U.S. internet 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. Nearly a million international students studied in the U.S. during the 2021/22 school year. With internet-based classes and exercises, it’s […]

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.

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.

Business vs. residential internet: Which is better for you?
Business vs. residential internet: Which is better for you?
Camryn Smith

If you have an office or small business at home, you may be wondering if your residential internet is enough. Here’s what you need to know.

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.

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.

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.

What is fiber availability like in your state?
What is fiber availability like in your state?
Joe Supan

Report: Most Americans can now get at least 100 Mbps internet speeds at home.

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.

Wi-Fi 6E: What is it and how can it help you?
Wi-Fi 6E: What is it and how can it help you?
Camryn Smith

Wi-Fi 6E can bring you more bandwidth and faster internet speeds with the 6GHz spectrum, which no other Wi-Fi generation can operate on.

How to get free and discounted internet
How to get free and discounted internet
Joe Supan

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

Spectrum tops the list as the fastest ISP in 2022’s Q3
Spectrum tops the list as the fastest ISP in 2022’s Q3
Robin Layton

As you search for your next internet service provider, have you thought about which is the fastest?  Recently that distinction went to Spectrum, available in 41 states and named the “fastest fixed broadband provider in 11 states during Q3 2022,” according to Speedtest® by Ookla®. Ookla recently shared its Q3 2022 report on fixed broadband […]

How does the internet work?
How does the internet work?
AJ Dellinger

You likely know what the internet is — especially since you are more than likely reading this article online — but do you know how the internet works? The internet is a massive collection of networks that are all connected and communicate with each other. So, simply put, the internet is interconnected networks … see […]

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 […]

What is net neutrality? How does it affect you?
What is net neutrality? How does it affect you?
Taylor Gadsden

Net neutrality is the principle that internet service providers (ISPs) should provide all online content equally without favoring or blocking specific products, websites or types of content. In short, it means that all traffic on the internet is equal and equally accessible.

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 […]

Update on fiber internet access: When will you see it?
Update on fiber internet access: When will you see it?
AJ Dellinger

Is fiber internet coming to your town? Learn more about AT&T, Google and Verizon’s plans to expand their fiber networks and how you can get the fastest home internet connection in the country.

What is the digital divide?
What is the digital divide?
Ari Howard

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

How to get internet & Wi-Fi without cable or a phone line
How to get internet & Wi-Fi without cable or a phone line
Lisa Iscrupe

Standalone internet is offered by most ISPs, so it won’t be hard to find the right plan if you’re ready to cut the cord to your cable or phone lines.