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Best free DNS servers
Best free DNS servers
Camryn Smith

There are plenty of free DNS servers to choose from to give you a faster and more secure internet connection. We’ve picked out eight of our favorites below.

Price pushes people to switch internet providers
Price pushes people to switch internet providers
Camryn Smith

38% of Allconnect's survey respondents say they'd switch internet providers for better prices over reliability or new tech availability.

Best holiday internet provider deals 2023
Best holiday internet provider deals 2023
Camryn Smith

The holiday season is in full swing, so check out some internet deals from top internet service providers.

Business internet safety guide
Business internet safety guide
Camryn Smith

Keep your business safe by maintaining a secure Wi-Fi network, using strong passwords and updating software regularly.

How many people use the internet?
How many people use the internet?
Robin Layton

Key findings The United Nations estimates that as of Dec. 1, 2023, there are over eight billion people in the world. Over five billion of them are using the internet daily to find information, stay in touch with family and friends and keep up to date on events, the most popular reasons everyone is connecting […]

Updated broadband map shows the number of homes without internet is decreasing
Updated broadband map shows the number of homes without internet is decreasing
Robin Layton

The newest version of the National Broadband Map shows the number of homes and businesses without internet access is going down, reporting 7.2 million locations lack high-speed internet access versus the 8.3 million shown on the May 2023 map. The broadband map was created by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and its first iteration went […]

Where is the best place for your Wi-Fi router?
Where is the best place for your Wi-Fi router?
Camryn Smith

To get the best signal, put your router in a central, elevated location away from concrete/brick walls, electronics, water and microwaves.

Best Black Friday internet tech deals 2023
Best Black Friday internet tech deals 2023
Camryn Smith

We found some of the best Black Friday Amazon deals on internet equipment.

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 to self-install your AT&T internet
How to self-install your AT&T internet
Camryn Smith

AT&T offers an easy self-installation process for both their AT&T Fiber and AT&T Internet plans. From cables to customization, we’ve got you covered!

Best cellphone coverage in the U.S.
Best cellphone coverage in the U.S.
Camryn Smith

Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T offer the most cell phone coverage in the country.

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 […]

When is the best time to buy a mobile phone?
When is the best time to buy a mobile phone?
Robin Layton

Most Americans – 97% to be exact – own a smartphone of some kind. At an average price of $823, it’s not a purchase to make lightly.  If you’re in the market for a new mobile phone, there are better times of the year than others to purchase one.  Preorder mobile phone deals While a new […]

How to keep your mobile devices safe from hackers
How to keep your mobile devices safe from hackers
Robin Layton

Multi-factor authentication, strong passwords and common sense can keep your mobile phone safe.

Mbps vs. MBps: Understanding the difference
Mbps vs. MBps: Understanding the difference
Camryn Smith

Megabits per second measure how fast a connection is, and megabytes per second measure how fast a file can upload or download.

RV internet options for the best connection
RV internet options for the best connection
Camryn Smith

If you’re traveling in an RV or camper, there are many internet options available like satellite internet, cellular networks and portable Wi-Fi hotspots. We discuss some of the best options for RV living.

Best Xfinity routers reviewed
Best Xfinity routers reviewed
Camryn Smith

Finally investing in your own equipment? Find the best router for your Xfinity internet service.

The best routers for Verizon Fios
The best routers for Verizon Fios
Camryn Smith

Find best router for your Verizon Fios internet connection.

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

Our favorite unlimited hotspot data plans from top mobile carriers.

The best AT&T routers
The best AT&T routers
Camryn Smith

We've picked out the best routers for AT&T internet plans.

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.

Cox named fastest ISP for 3rd quarter of 2023
Cox named fastest ISP for 3rd quarter of 2023
Robin Layton

Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity are the current top 3 internet providers for speed.

New surveys: Most Americans are basically satisfied with their home internet
New surveys: Most Americans are basically satisfied with their home internet
Robin Layton

Two recent surveys show that Americans are pretty happy with their internet service. According to the latest consumer insight survey from the Internet & Television Association (NCTA), 85% of the respondents gave a positive rating for their internet service, with speed, signal strength, reliability and security all scoring over 84%. With the average internet plan […]

CDMA and GSM: What to know about mobile tech
CDMA and GSM: What to know about mobile tech
Robin Layton

These older cell phone technologies are fading away, but you still need to understand them if you purchase an unlocked phone.

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.

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.

Pause your internet service with a seasonal hold
Pause your internet service with a seasonal hold
Robin Layton

For a small fee, most internet providers allow you to put your internet, home phone or cable TV service on a temporary hold.

FCC leader wants to reinstate net neutrality
FCC leader wants to reinstate net neutrality
Robin Layton

We break it down to explain what that may mean for internet providers and consumers.