Gift Guides

How to add internet to a newly built home
How to add internet to a newly built home
Camryn Smith

Internet connections are not guaranteed, especially in a new subdivision or home build. Here’s what to look for and how to advocate for a connection.

Cyber Monday broadband deals
Cyber Monday broadband deals
Camryn Smith

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

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.

Fiber vs. cable internet: What’s the difference?
Fiber vs. cable internet: What’s the difference?
Camryn Smith

Fiber internet connections and cable internet connections have a few key differences that affect their download and upload speeds, which then affects the cost of each. Here’s everything you need to know about fiber and cable internet to decide which option is best for you.

America’s broadband divide: Where do we stand?
America’s broadband divide: Where do we stand?
Lisa Iscrupe

Microsoft analyzes user data annually and estimates 1 in 3 people in the U.S. aren't using the internet at broadband speeds, a far higher figure than the FCC claims.

White House nominates Jessica Rosenworcel to lead FCC
White House nominates Jessica Rosenworcel to lead FCC
Robin Layton

Biden also filled an empty slot on the FCC commission with longtime consumer advocate Gigi Sohn.

Report: Households will need 2 Gbps of broadband speed by 2030
Report: Households will need 2 Gbps of broadband speed by 2030
Joe Supan

A new report from the Fiber Broadband Association predicts that a four-person household will require 2,141 Mbps speeds in the next decade.

Allconnect’s broadband news updates
Allconnect’s broadband news updates
Ari Howard

A brief rundown of some of the most important stories, updated bi-weekly.

Are Americans worried about data caps?
Are Americans worried about data caps?
Allconnect

Concern on these issues expected to grow as more providers embrace them.

Internet connection types: DSL, Cable, Fiber
Internet connection types: DSL, Cable, Fiber
Lisa Iscrupe

Not sure what type of internet connection you are using at your home? We’ll show you how to find out what broadband you have.