Recent Articles About Internet Providers

How to Apply for the Affordable Connectivity Program

Learn how to apply for the government’s internet assistance program.

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How To Speed Up Your Internet Connection

Slow internet can be disruptive, but you can fix it. Here’s how.

How to Apply for Low-Income Internet

Get an in-depth look at how to apply for low-income internet, including how to access government internet assistance.

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8 Ways to Get Free or Affordable Internet

Free internet plans aren't just a dream — it's reality. Check out eight ways to get free or cheap internet at home or in public.

Megabits vs Megabytes: What’s the Difference?

Ever wondered what the difference is between megabits versus megabytes? In this article, we explain these similar-sounding measurements and how they apply to your internet speeds.

5G vs. 4G: What’s the Difference? (And Why This Upgrade Matters)

5G is better and faster than 4G, but using the new network may mean getting a new phone.

What Is a Good Internet Speed for Zoom? (And the Minimum Speed It Can Use)

Zoom may not require high internet speed, but having a stable connection with a speed of more than 600 Kilobits per second can help your video calls run smoothly.

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How Fast Is Gigabit Internet? (And 5 Reasons Why You Might Need It)

Gigabit internet kicks your speed up to 1,000 Mbps and is one of the fastest internet options out right now. But is it worth the extra cost? Maybe not.

No Internet Connection? 10 Fixes to Test (and Get Back Online)

Find out potential reasons why your internet connection isn’t working properly and learn how to resolve the issue.

Can a Router Increase Internet Speed?

Your router might be slowing your internet speed down. Here’s how to find out if that’s the case and troubleshoot it.

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What’s a Good Internet Speed for Work From Home?

How much internet speed do you need to work from home and not lose your mind? 100 Mbps is the recommended download speed. Here's why.

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What Is a Good Download and Upload Speed?

Fast internet speeds are generally thought of to be at least 100 Mbps for downloads and 20 Mbps for uploads. Find out what can slow you down and how you can fix it.