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How does fiber internet work
How does fiber internet work
AJ Dellinger

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 […]

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 […]

How does satellite internet work?
How does satellite internet work?
Robin Layton

Satellites bring internet into your home through dishes and modems.

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.

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.

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.

Comcast rolls out multi-gig internet
Comcast rolls out multi-gig internet
Robin Layton

Cities in Colorado, Georgia and Florida are in first launch.

The complete Canadian internet resource guide
The complete Canadian internet resource guide
Robin Layton

There are various internet service providers in Canada, with plans to suit every household. Find the best one for your needs with this guide.

Best internet providers for gaming
Best internet providers for gaming
Ari Howard

Find out which internet provider and speed plan best suits your internet needs for the cheapest price.

Internet terms defined
Internet terms defined
Ari Howard

Need a quick and simple definition of an internet-related term? We've got you covered.

Real customers share their internet highs and lows with Verizon and Frontier
Real customers share their internet highs and lows with Verizon and Frontier
Robin Layton

Comparing internet service providers through Allconnect can give you great insights into pricing, speeds, plans and general customer satisfaction reports. To round out that data, we also reached out to real users of the ISPs we reviewed to give you an idea of what day-to-day living is like using their internet plans. We talked to […]

How Gen Z’s internet habits have shaped the industry
How Gen Z’s internet habits have shaped the industry
Joe Supan

As the first generation that’s always had internet, Gen Z spends more time online than other generations, but is less likely to have broadband.

Verizon and Amazon team up on rural internet partnership
Verizon and Amazon team up on rural internet partnership
Joe Supan

Verizon will expand its fixed wireless coverage with the help of Amazon low Earth orbit satellite venture, Project Kuiper.

Best internet options for boats
Best internet options for boats
Laurie Garrison

Thinking of an afternoon on the water in your sailboat, speed boat or pontoon boat probably conjures images of sitting back with your feet up while the wind and water spray across your face. However, despite the fact that you may be 10, 20, 30 or more miles offshore, there may be times when you […]

Use the internet to keep your family and home safe
Use the internet to keep your family and home safe
Ari Howard

The internet has become an essential tool for protection and security. Here's what you need to know about using the internet for safety.

From ARPANET to 5G: A brief history of the internet
From ARPANET to 5G: A brief history of the internet
Joe Supan

The internet as we know it was established in 1983, but its origins can be traced all the way back to the early 1800s.

Guide to UbiFi 4G internet in 2022
Guide to UbiFi 4G internet in 2022
Allconnect

Rural residents in AT&T coverage areas have a new option for internet service.