Our survey reveals a few gaps in internet knowledge among several key groups, but it did find that most Americans are happy with their internet speed.

Rural areas have less internet access than suburban and urban communities, but federal programs are providing millions for rural internet expansion.

Knowledge of internet filtering settings and state laws is the first step to keeping your kids safe on the internet.

If you’re a Comcast or Spectrum subscriber, you can soon expect your bill to increase if it hasn’t already. Comcast will raise its broadcast TV and regional sports network fees — costs that are already considered “hidden fees.” In total, these various fees can add nearly $40/mo. to your bill, so it’s smart to keep […]

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.

The Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment Program (BEAD) provides $42.45 billion in state broadband grants.

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 […]

The common culprit: Internet rush hour Unfortunately, the issue is a common one, especially for cable internet users who are sharing bandwidth with every cable internet subscriber on the network. Just as roads can get congested from a rapid influx of traffic, so can your network, and when that happens, speeds slow for everyone on […]

Going over your internet data cap could cost you, depending on which provider you have. Keep up with who does and doesn’t have data caps.

Your internet is slow, but you don’t know why. Could bandwidth and latency be a factor? Learn more about these tech terms!

T-Mobile tops ISPs for most added broadband customers.

Federal program has distributed over $1.5B to connect Native American households to the internet.

Our team tested their addresses. See what we found.

We found some of the best Amazon deals on routers, modems, Wi-Fi extenders and more.

Learn which third party router is right for your Optimum internet plan

You're going to want to jump on the best internet deals of the year.

Allconnect® is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. However, Allconnect is responsible for all content on this page. If your household loves to stream shows, movies and events, you’ll need a modem […]

Verizon to piggyback on system, too.

Learn how to get low-income assistance with wireless plans through the Lifeline program.

Most of us know DISH Network for its satellite TV service, but DISH has joined the 5G and cellular tech field with Project Genesis. DISH’s Smart 5G™ network commercially known as Project Genesis, debuted in early 2022, with DISH Wireless service in Las Vegas. Eventually, the project will shift from beta into the launch of […]

We rounded up the best early Black Friday deals on internet equipment.

Fiber internet flows through glass fiber optic cables, which allow data to be translated via light rather than electricity and at a much faster rate than DSL or cable connections. How fiber internet works When you are connected to the internet, you are constantly sending data from your device and receiving data from servers that […]

Over the past several years, it has become increasingly clear that the internet is an essential resource that everybody should be able to access. In many ways, having internet at home is just as important as having access to other basic utilities, such as water and electricity. Your router, along with third-party apps, can help […]

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 […]

Thinking about using a proxy server, or just want to understand how they work? Learn more here.

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 […]

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.

Port forwarding, or port mapping, allows users to direct external internet traffic to their private networks.

Not happy with your community's internet options? There is actually a lot you can do. Just be ready to put in the work.

In conjunction with the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, 24 states, Puerto Rico, Guam and Palau are getting millions of dollars in federal grants and loans for high-speed internet. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced this week that the $759 million in loans and grants will come from the third funding round of the ReConnect Program. […]

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 […]

Satellites bring internet into your home through dishes and modems.

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.

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

Not every problem requires tech support.

Only 14 million of 48 million eligible households have signed up since May.