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Expert guides, ISP reviews, and tips to help you get the most out of your internet connection.
Biden's $1.9 Trillion Rescue Plan Includes Billions for Broadband
The American Rescue Plan Act creates the Emergency Broadband Benefit — a $50/month subsidy for qualifying households — and pumps billions into connectivity for schools and libraries.
Starlink Beta Speed Tests Are In — And They're Impressive
SpaceX's 'Better Than Nothing Beta' is delivering 50-150 Mbps with 20-40ms latency to early testers. At $99/month plus $499 for hardware, is it worth it for rural customers?
Internet Usage Is Up 40% Since March — How ISPs Are Handling the Strain
Five months into a pandemic that sent America home to work and stream, broadband networks are handling unprecedented demand. Here's what the data shows — and where cracks are appearing.
Working From Home? Here's the Internet Speed You Actually Need
With millions suddenly working from home, internet connections are being tested like never before. Here's how much bandwidth you really need for Zoom, Teams, and remote work.
T-Mobile + Sprint: The Merger Is Approved — Meet the New T-Mobile
After nearly two years of regulatory scrutiny, the T-Mobile-Sprint merger is officially approved. Here's what the DOJ conditions mean, what Dish Network gets, and what happens next for 5G home internet.
WiFi 6: Should You Upgrade Your Router?
802.11ax routers are hitting shelves with promises of faster speeds and better performance in crowded homes. Here's whether WiFi 6 is worth the upgrade right now.
Dedicated Fiber vs Shared: What Your Business Actually Needs
Understanding the real difference between dedicated internet access and shared fiber for your business — when DIA is worth the premium and when shared service is perfectly fine.
SpaceX Just Launched 60 Starlink Satellites — Rural Internet May Never Be the Same
SpaceX successfully launched 60 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit. If the constellation works as planned, it could transform rural broadband forever.
The Rural Broadband Crisis: What's Being Done?
Millions of rural Americans still lack adequate broadband. Here's a look at the technologies, funding programs, and policy initiatives working to close the rural connectivity gap.
Verizon's 5G Home Internet Is Live — We Talked to the First Customers
Verizon launched 5G Home in four cities with promises of 300 Mbps to 1 Gbps speeds at $50/month. We tracked down early adopters to find out what they're actually getting.
5G Home Internet: Separating Hype from Reality
Verizon just launched 5G Home in select cities, promising gigabit wireless speeds. But how does it actually perform, and is it a real alternative to cable and fiber?
T-Mobile and Sprint Make It Official: A $26 Billion Bet on 5G
T-Mobile and Sprint have announced a $26.5 billion merger that would create the third-largest wireless carrier in the US. Here's what the combined spectrum holdings mean — and whether your internet bill is going up.