The latest internet news

2025

Amazon’s Project Kuiper is expected to compete with Starlink, but when?

Here’s the latest on Amazon’s satellite internet endeavor.

Xfinity plan upgrades bring faster speeds to millions of internet customers

Over 20 million Xfinity customers will have 50% – 100% faster internet speeds at no extra cost.

T-Mobile 5G Home Internet plans are now faster, with more perks

T-Mobile now has three 5G Home Internet plans, as well as a Backup Internet option.

Two AT&T Wi-Fi extender models will stop working with April gateway update

AT&T is launching a software update to its gateways, disabling two current Wi-Fi extender models and pushing customers to pay to keep their current coverage.

$15/mo. internet plans available to qualifying New York residents under state’s Affordable Broadband Act

AT&T removes its home internet service from the state due to the act.

Americans are getting over 267 Mbps in download speed, but are you?

Report: U.S. broadband speeds are 6th in the world.

Rules governing ISPs blocked by court

The FCC’s net neutrality regulations cited as ‘heavy-handed.’

2024

TP-Link internet routers might get banned in the U.S.

The federal government is investigating Chinese technology company TP-Link due to a possible national security threat. Here’s what you need to know.

Faster internet speeds for lower prices in 2024

The combination of lower broadband prices and faster speeds allows consumers to do more with their internet connection.

How to get $9.25/mo. toward phone or internet service through the Lifeline program

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

AT&T launches new backup internet feature for AT&T Fiber customers

AT&T Internet Backup provides AT&T Fiber and wireless customers a free backup internet option if their AT&T Fiber service is disrupted.

Best Black Friday tech and provider deals 2024

Black Friday is just days away and we’ve picked out some of the best internet tech and provider deals.

Internet costs rise after service sign-up

A U.S. News & World Report survey asked internet customers in the most populous states about their internet bills.

Internet customers are paying more in internet fees

A U.S. News & World Report survey found that internet customers are paying more on their monthly bills but aren’t interested in saving through data caps.

Federal Trade Commission makes it easier for customers to cancel services

The FTC’s click-to-cancel rule will require simple cancellation processes and protect consumers against automatic subscription and membership renewals.

Federal government takes a look at ‘doom loop’ of customer support

The FCC aims to address the frustration of using automated phone systems to reach customer service representatives.

Feds investigate use of data caps by internet service providers

The FCC uncovers the impact of data caps set by internet providers with real-life stories.

DIRECTV to buy DISH, Sling TV

The satellite TV and internet provider will pay DISH’s owner $1 while assuming the company’s debt.

Starlink offers free internet for remainder of year for hurricane victims

Customers will need to purchase equipment for around $300.

Starlink trims over half off equipment costs

New customers can get the Starlink Kit with dish, router and tripod for $249.

FCC extends Lifeline phone and internet discounts to Hurricane Helene survivors

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that people affected by Hurricane Helene, which devastated areas of the Southeast earlier this week, are eligible for Lifeline discounts on phone and internet services

Spectrum opens 90K free Wi-Fi hotspots for areas hit by hurricane

To help with the disaster left behind by Hurricane Helene, internet service provider Spectrum opened 90,000 out-of-home Wi-Fi access points last week.

Verizon mobile outage affecting tens of thousands across U.S.

On Sept. 30, at 7:18 p.m., Verizon announced on social media that the service was restored.

Spectrum releases new bundle pricing

Spectrum, a Charter Communications company, revamped its internet, mobile and TV pricing and speed tiers.

Amid high inflation trends, broadband prices have declined over the years

Internet prices tend to trail behind growing inflation rates. We’ll break down some recent trends.

Verizon buys Frontier to grow its fiber network

Explore the effects of Verizon’s recent acquisition of Frontier, impacting the broadband landscape across 31 states.

How many people use the internet?

Over five billion people are using the internet daily.

U.S. ranks 11th in global mobile speed performance

U.S. mobile speeds are 11th in the world, but T-Mobile is the fastest mobile provider.

Take Starlink Mini with you on the road

Mini Roam plans start at $50/mo. and the device is small enough to fit into a backpack.

Prime Day internet tech deals 2024

Prime Day 2024 is July 16 – 17.

Report: 13 million more people used the internet in 2023 compared to 2021

The digital divide of who has access to and can afford internet is closing slowly in the U.S.

Survey: Fiber internet wins for best customer service

Unsurprisingly, fast fiber connections are customers’ first choice for internet service. 

Spectrum named fastest internet provider

New report shows that at nearly 170 Mbps, Spectrum tops Xfinity, Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile.

Will every U.S. address have internet access by 2030?

Federal plan “Internet for All” sets a high bar for delivering fast internet across the country.

Advertised vs. actual internet speeds — Are you getting the internet speeds you pay for?

We analyzed months of broadband data to determine the internet speeds Americans are actually getting compared to what’s advertised.

23 million Americans will lose free internet today

Federal subsidy plan ended in April, leaving households with an extra bill or no internet.

FCC brings back net neutrality

The FCC reinstated net neutrality policies in a 3-2 vote, allowing the Commission to provide oversight over ISPs.

T-Mobile imposes data cap of 1.2TB/mo.

T-Mobile’s 5G home internet power users may have noticed their speed getting slower by the end of their billing cycles.

Verizon offers free or discounted internet for qualified customers

Offer is good for six months on select Fios, 5G and LTE internet plans

Allconnect’s 2024 broadband customer satisfaction report

We asked internet customers to rate their internet providers.

Broadband ‘nutrition’ labels go live

Internet customers can use the labels as an internet plan comparison tool, taking the mystery out of the fees, data caps and discounts.

Broadband speed standard increased to 100 Mbps

To advertise their speeds as “broadband” internet, ISPs must offer at least 100 Mbps in download speeds and 20 in upload speeds.

Millions to be disconnected as free internet plan ends

April will be the last full month families can receive the $30/mo. federal stipend that provides free internet service.

Spectrum is now the largest cable TV provider in the U.S.

Cable TV is slowly being replaced by streaming services as the preferred way to view favorite shows.

Affordable internet program’s future in jeopardy

If more funds aren’t approved by Congress, the Affordable Connectivity Program will shut down by April 2024, potentially cutting off internet connections for millions of U.S. households.

2023

Disney+ adds Hulu into its platform for bundle subscribers

Starting in the spring of 2024, Hulu and Disney+ bundle subscribers will have access to Hulu content on Disney+.

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

The newest version of the National Broadband Map shows the number of homes and businesses without internet access is going down.

Internet service providers growing in fiber, fixed wireless customers

Read the Q3 reports released by major ISPs.

FCC wants to ensure cable and satellite customers get rebates for long blackouts

Commission also seeks to require ISPs to report outages to them.

Can 5G home internet get more of rural America online?

Feds seek input on firing up the $9B 5G Fund for Rural America program.

Spectrum cable customers can’t watch Disney’s channels. Now what?

You have options to catch your favorite shows … and the start of the NFL season.

Here’s how new and current Xfinity customers can get $200 off the NFL Sunday Ticket

If you love football and are thinking about switching internet providers, check out this deal.

AT&T expands 5G home internet service

‘Internet Air’ debuts in 16 areas across the U.S.

NFL Sunday Ticket now available on YouTube TV

NFL Sunday Ticket has moved exclusively to YouTube TV with presale pricing starting at $249 per season.

Internet subsidy increased to $75/mo. for people living in ‘hard to serve’ areas

Internet companies must prove that providing internet to certain areas costs more than the $30/mo. benefit provided by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

FCC pushes to increase the minimum broadband speed standard to 100/20 Mbps

The proposal is for 100 Mbps of download speed and 20 Mbps of upload speed as the new minimum speed standard with long-term goal of 1 Gbps/ 500 Mbps.

Even with billions of dollars, connecting every American to the internet isn’t an easy or quick feat

“Like electricity a century ago, broadband is a foundation for economic growth, job creation, global competitiveness and a better way of life.”

Cable is still the most available internet option

Rhode Island is the best state for fiber and cable availability.

Amazon Prime Day internet equipment deals

Revamp your home network with the hottest discounted internet equipment.

8 states helping to connect unserved homes to the internet

Running cables to rural addressees can be pricey which leaves residents without internet choices.

Internet providers have more satisfied customers than last year. We tell you which ones and why.

Customer satisfaction is a big deal for any business. Still, when it comes to internet slowdowns or our service crashing altogether, we can get crabby and demand an instant fix from helpful people or a high-performing app or website to help us fix it ourselves.

10 Gbps fiber vs. the 10G platform: Wicked fast internet speeds are here, but do you need them?

Fiber won’t be the fastest option for internet speed for long as new tech speeds up.

Report: In U.S. cities, residents are paying $84/mo. for 365 Mbps on average

In U.S. cities, internet speeds are increasing while prices stay flat.

Wi-Fi 7 is on the way

Wi-Fi 7, the fastest Wi-Fi thus far, is headed to the tech space in 2024. It will offer speeds almost five times faster than Wi-Fi 6 and solve problems with lagging and latency.

Federal programs provide millions for rural internet access

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

2022

New FCC broadband maps are here, promising a better picture of your internet options

Our team tested their addresses. See what we found.

Verizon makes 10-year price-for-life guarantee

As of October 27, 2022, Verizon is offering new Verizon 5G Home, LTE Home and Fios Internet customers a price guarantee for 10 years.

Feds look to jumpstart Affordable Connectivity Program

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

FCC ruling clears way for apartment dwellers, businesses to choose their own internet provider

Previous rules allowed building owners to have exclusive agreements with ISPs.

How did your internet provider fare in the 2022 ACSI customer satisfaction study?

Are you happy with your internet? See how the American Customer Satisfaction Index rated your provider this year.

FCC’s head recommends broadband internet speed increase to 100 Mbps/20 Mbps

Sets a future national goal of 1 Gbps/500 Mbps.

ACP program allows eligible households to get high-speed internet for free

20 internet service providers, including AT&T and Verizon Fios, partner with fed program.

2021

Emergency Broadband Benefit: How to get $50/mo. off your internet bill

The FCC’s Emergency Broadband Benefit launched on May 12, 2021. Here’s how to find out if you’re eligible.

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