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Does the weather affect your internet?
Does the weather affect your internet?
Robin Layton

Good news, the rain isn't slowing down your Wi-Fi or cable internet and some providers have backup internet options.

Online LGBTQ youth resources
Online LGBTQ youth resources
Robin Layton

Keeping LGBTQ+ youth connected can aid in navigating cyberbullying, discrimination and other challenges.

What is net neutrality? How does it affect you?
What is net neutrality? How does it affect you?
Camryn Smith

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.

Starlink rolls out $80 plan to 15 states
Starlink rolls out $80 plan to 15 states
Camryn Smith

Starlink’s new plan is cheaper but slower than its standard residential plan.

Fiber vs. cable internet: Compare speeds & prices
Fiber vs. cable internet: Compare speeds & prices
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.

How much should I pay for internet?
How much should I pay for internet?
Camryn Smith

How much is high-speed internet for the average customer? Here’s what you can expect to pay, how you can avoid overpaying and how you can cut monthly internet costs.

When will Google Fiber be available in your city?
When will Google Fiber be available in your city?
Camryn Smith

Google Fiber is available in cities throughout 19 states and is continuing to expand its service footprint.

New Xfinity customers can lock internet pricing for 5 years
New Xfinity customers can lock internet pricing for 5 years
Robin Layton

Comcast, the parent company of internet, TV and phone service provider Xfinity, is offering a five-year price lock option to new customers.  The 5-Year Price Guarantee plans start at $55.00/mo. for 400 Mbps. Customers who pick a price guarantee plan won’t need to worry about contracts and can cancel anytime. They are also eligible to receive […]

Report: Internet use changes as we age
Report: Internet use changes as we age
Camryn Smith

The Benton Institute for Broadband & Society shares research that illustrates the digital divide between older and younger adults.

How to donate and safely recycle electronics
How to donate and safely recycle electronics
Camryn Smith

E-waste is hazardous and should never be tossed in your garbage.

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

Our broadband experts break down setting up your internet service in a newly built home.

Signs you’ve been hacked and how to prevent hacking
Signs you’ve been hacked and how to prevent hacking
Robin Layton

Would you know if your router was hacked? Check out some ways to know for sure and how you can secure your home network.

Safety online: A guide for people with autism spectrum disorder
Safety online: A guide for people with autism spectrum disorder
Robin Layton

People with autism spectrum disorder are at higher risk for cyberbullying and internet addiction, but there are also many benefits to internet use.

Best internet outage maps and resources
Best internet outage maps and resources
Camryn Smith

Ever wonder how to check if internet is down in your area? These outage maps can help.

Streaming vs. cable: Which TV service is better?
Streaming vs. cable: Which TV service is better?
Camryn Smith

Streaming and cable prices are rising and we can help you discover the best options for your entertainment dollars.

Cost of cable vs. streaming: Which is cheaper?
Cost of cable vs. streaming: Which is cheaper?
Camryn Smith

Is streaming really cheaper than cable? We outline the costs of cable and streaming services so you can decide if cutting the cord is right for you.

How much speed do you need for streaming?
How much speed do you need for streaming?
Robin Layton

Don’t pay for more internet speed than you need. Find out the minimum speeds required for your favorite streaming activities.

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 cellphone coverage in the country.

Best international phone plans in 2025
Best international phone plans in 2025
Camryn Smith

Whether you’re a frequent traveler or taking a long trip, having the right mobile plan can make your life easier and save you money. Here are our picks and tips for choosing the right one.

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.

Best time to buy a mobile phone?
Best time to buy a mobile phone?
Robin Layton

Find the optimal time for purchasing a mobile phone and uncover strategies to secure the best deals and discounts.

What is my IP address and why does it matter?
What is my IP address and why does it matter?
Camryn Smith

IP addresses are the ZIP codes of the internet, and affect everything you do online. Here’s what you need to know about them.

Best internet providers for gaming
Best internet providers for gaming
Camryn Smith

From Fortnite to first-person combat games, your internet speed can have a huge effect on your ability to win. Explore the best providers for gaming below.

Is public Wi-Fi safe? No, but it is necessary
Is public Wi-Fi safe? No, but it is necessary
Camryn Smith

Are you putting your personal info at risk when you check your email at Starbucks? Learn the dangers of public Wi-Fi and when it’s okay to use and when to wait.

Which internet providers have data caps?
Which internet providers have data caps?
Camryn Smith

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.

How to set up internet service
How to set up internet service
Robin Layton

Setting up internet for the first time? Use our expert guide to learn how to buy and set up your internet service to get your devices connected.