2023-11-30 14:49
The newest version of the National Broadband Map shows the number of homes and businesses without internet access is going down, reporting 7.2 million locations lack high-speed internet… Read More
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Want the best home utilities possible at your address? Our Allconnect blog helps homeowners like you learn how to get connected while sharing advice on TV, Internet, phone, electricity, natural gas, green energy, and home security services, as well as tips on moving, smart homes, and saving money.
2023-11-28 14:00
These days, getting a strong Wi-Fi signal throughout your home at any given moment is expected, yet not always guaranteed. You might be surprised to find that the problem may not be related… Read More
2023-11-22 16:33
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Black Friday is here, which means tons of great deals on Amazon. We know Black Friday can sometimes be overwhelming, so we’ve rounded up some of the best i… Read More
2023-11-21 21:02
Key findings
90% of survey respondents use home internet to check email daily
75% use internet to search/research daily
Over 55% of respondents stream video content d… Read More
2023-11-17 20:29
When choosing a mobile provider, coverage matters. You want a provider that is not only widely available but also available in your area. Luckily, the major mobile providers, Verizon, AT… Read More
2023-11-16 14:52
Most Americans – 97% to be exact – own a smartphone of some kind. At an average price of $823, it’s not a purchase to make lightly.
If you’re in the… Read More
2023-11-09 20:53
Over 60% of internet traffic comes from people using their mobile devices to stream, shop and browse. And while most of us protect our online lives with internet security precautions in… Read More
2023-11-03 16:50
Key findings
52% of survey respondents would consider switching to 5G home internet in the next two years
28% of survey respondents do not know what 5G internet i… Read More
2023-11-02 19:38
Major internet service providers (ISPs) released their Q3 reports and providers like T-Mobile and Verizon can boast about fixed wireless and fiber customer growth.
Fiber internet pr… Read More
2023-10-25 15:37
Mobile hotspots are useful for the everyday internet user, especially if you find yourself frequently needing internet on the go. With no strict data limits, you won’t have to wor… Read More
2023-10-23 19:37
If you have satellite internet or satellite TV service, you know that the occasional storm can interfere with your signal, but what about other things, like snow, ice and dirt? While th… Read More
2023-10-23 18:20
Source: Amazon
In early October, Amazon launched its first prototype satellites for its low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite broadband initiative, Project Kuiper. This launch marked the beginn… Read More
2023-10-20 20:13
Changing your Wi-Fi password is a common step people take to keep their networks secure or even just to remember their passwords better. Whether you’re changing your network name… Read More
2023-10-20 19:29
Have you ever traveled outside of your home country and noticed some extra charges on your monthly cell phone bill? It’s likely from data roaming charges if you used your cellular… Read More
2023-10-20 18:17
While Wi-Fi allows us to connect our devices to the internet wirelessly, sometimes a wired connection is necessary for faster speeds. That’s where Ethernet cables come in handy. Whethe… Read More
2023-10-20 17:33
Two recent surveys show that Americans are pretty happy with their internet service.
According to the latest consumer insight survey from the Internet & Television Association (… Read More
2023-10-20 13:32
Back in the 2G and 3G cell phone days – think the late 90s and early to mid-2000s – mobile phones either worked with providers who used a CDMA or GSM system. For example, Ve… Read More
2023-10-20 12:00
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Buy your own equipment
Bundle your services
Only pay for the speed you need
Switch ISPs
Provider discounts
Government or ISP programs
Negotiate… Read More
2023-10-17 16:43
Ookla’s Speedtest Intelligence® ranks Cox Communications as the fastest fixed broadband internet service provider (ISP) of Q3 2023 with a median download speed of 260.09 Mbps. Spec… Read More
2023-10-11 17:31
September’s standoff between Charter and Disney left 15 million Spectrum cable customers without access to Disney’s channels, including ESPN, for 10 days. Blackouts like thi… Read More
2023-10-09 19:39
While the average internet user is aware of the dangers that lurk online, it’s often the youngest members of our family that can become the targets of identity theft, phishin… Read More
2023-10-05 17:17
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If you missed out on Prime Day in July, you have another chance to save big on Amazon Prime purchases. Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is a sale event exclusively for… Read More
2023-09-29 20:18
At a glance, Ethernet cables appear to be little more than bulky phone cords. They are vastly different, however, and the type of Ethernet cable you use can impact your internet connect… Read More
2023-09-29 14:21
A U.S. News and World Report survey of over 3,500 U.S. adults sheds light on the rising cost of internet in a time when internet service is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. &nb… Read More
2023-09-27 17:09
The head of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Jessica Rosenworcel, is proposing to reinstate net neutrality rules. In a nutshell, this would put the regulation of broadband se… Read More
2023-09-27 14:30
Ensuring internet accessibility and affordability to all Americans has been a priority for the federal government for over a decade.
However, there’s a fear that some fun… Read More
2023-09-26 13:43
There’s almost nothing more irritating than your technology not functioning when you need it to. On a rainy day when you can’t play outside, you might try to stream movies… Read More
2023-09-25 19:52
The federal government is directing nearly $41 million to the Emergency Connectivity Fund Program to support 220 schools and libraries to help close the homework gap.
“Th… Read More
2023-09-22 14:40
The lack of fast internet – or any internet at all – in rural America is certainly not a new concern, but it is a worrisome and valid topic for the 14 million households and… Read More
2023-09-22 12:00
If you feel intimidated by the internet buying process, you’re not alone. Most internet service providers (ISPs) make understanding what speeds you need (both download and upload)… Read More
2023-09-18 20:50
Key findings
The Northeast is the fastest region in the U.S. for broadband speeds
New Jersey and Maryland have the top broadband speeds in the country
Hawaii has th… Read More
2023-09-15 15:03
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Overview of internet speeds
Internet speed trends
Most popular internet speed plans
Importance of internet speed
Future internet speed trends… Read More
2023-09-14 16:40
The decision to give your child their first cellphone is both exciting and daunting. It opens up a world of possibilities, allowing them to stay connected, access information and explor… Read More
2023-09-11 18:58
The channel-blocking standoff between Spectrum’s owner, Charter Communications, and Disney ended on Sept. 11, literally hours before the start of Monday Night Football.
T… Read More
2023-09-07 10:23
Over 750 Americans were asked to share their biggest negative issue with their internet service provider. Respondents could choose multiple answers… Read More
2023-09-06 20:03
If you’re one of the nearly 15 million Spectrum cable customers, you’ll have noticed by now that you can no longer watch Disney-owned channels like ABC, Nat Geo, FX Movie Ch… Read More
2023-08-24 12:00
If you’re one of the millions of people currently using any popular web-based service from Google — Google Maps, Google Chrome or Gmail, just to name a few — odds are, the… Read More
2023-08-23 20:06
In 2020, 70% of surveyed Americans said they needed an internet connection in their home to do their job – even if they weren’t in a remote job or a hybrid position. … Read More
2023-08-23 16:26
What is a DSL modem and how does it work?
These days, home and business internet connections can be received via satellite, cellular network, fiber, cable or phone line. A digital subscri… Read More
2023-08-22 20:58
AT&T announced its new fixed wireless home internet service this week, delivered over the AT&T 5G wireless network. AT&T Internet Air is the internet service provider’… Read More
2023-08-22 20:15
From Aug. 23 through Sept. 29, eligible Xfinity customers enrolled in Xfinity Rewards can get a discount on NFL Sunday Ticket from YouTube TV for the 2023 season. The NFL Sunday Ticket… Read More
2023-08-18 20:36
Tribal communities have historically lacked access to and funding for reliable broadband internet connections. While there are low-income internet options and federal programs like the Affor… Read More
2023-08-18 12:00
Key findings
Clearwater, FL ranks first for the best city in the U.S. for fast internet with 345 Mbps of average download speed and 269 Mbps of average upload speed.&nbs… Read More
2023-08-17 15:40
Key findings
6 million children experienced cyber threats from 2015-2020.
Eight K-12 school districts were impacted by serious cyber attacks in the 2022-2023 academic… Read More
2023-08-14 14:01
Traveling to a new country for a short vacation can be stressful enough, but as someone studying long-term in an unfamiliar country, you can face extra challenges, especially when tryin… Read More
2023-08-08 20:16
Key facts
The average cost of a cellphone plan in the U.S. is $144
Illinois has the highest wireless tax rate, at nearly 35%
Having access to the internet… Read More
2023-08-04 19:12
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) provides internet customers with a $30/mo. subsidy (or credit) on their internet bill, with the promise from internet service providers (ISPs) t… Read More
2023-08-04 16:29
Key findings
Until the mid-2000s, the global internet speed was still shy of 1 Mbps
The average download speed in the U.S. in 2017 was 30.74 Mbps
The average download speed in the U… Read More
2023-08-04 15:58
If the young learners in your home are headed back to school, you may need to give your internet connection a boost, especially if you also have work-from-homers and gamers simultaneous… Read More
2023-08-03 12:00
As students of all ages return to school — virtually, in-person or a mixture of both — Wi-Fi connected devices and a reliable internet connection are at the top of back-to-school… Read More
2023-08-01 15:02
Another school year has started, which means the student in your home will need access to the internet to attend classes, do research, email homework and more.
With the average… Read More
2023-07-31 13:05
With more than 200 services currently available, we are firmly in the streaming era. Most streaming services even now offer a live TV subscription option to ensure you still get access… Read More
2023-07-27 18:32
Are you moving into off-campus housing? Then you’ll likely need to set up your own internet service.
It’s no secret that internet has become an essential part of educati… Read More
2023-07-27 17:57
In a recent statement, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel proposed increasing the FCC’s broadband speed standard from 25/3 Mbps to 100/20 Mbps… Read More
2023-07-27 16:45
Most new cars come with Wi-Fi technology, but you can add Wi-Fi equipment to most vehicles manufactured after 1996.
Wi-Fi plans for vehicles start as low as $20 per month and may include… Read More
Even With Billions Of Dollars, Connecting Every American To The Internet Isn’t An Easy Or Quick Feat
2023-07-27 14:48
“Like electricity a century ago, broadband is a foundation for economic growth, job creation, global competitiveness and a better way of life.”
This was the introduction… Read More
2023-07-26 20:59
If you want to expand your Wi-Fi coverage throughout your home, your best bet is to either add a Wi-Fi extender to your home network or invest in a mesh system. We’ll go over the… Read More
2023-07-26 20:35
Key findings
The number of cable subscribers is up 1.47% since 2022
The number of fiber subscribers is down about 0.65% since 2022
Fixed wireless is up over 400% since 2022
Alti… Read More
2023-07-21 16:00
Wi-Fi is becoming increasingly available on major airliners but can add to the cost of flying.
Gogo is the largest airline Wi-Fi provider in the U.S. with service on American Airlines, De… Read More
2023-07-21 15:20
If you are a remote worker, it’s up to you to follow your company’s remote work policies and to keep their information safe, just as you keep your banking and personal info… Read More
2023-07-20 12:52
Gone are the days of having only one telephone service provider offering only one phone service. Today, there are multiple providers offering many different ways for us to connect over… Read More
2023-07-18 14:24
Key findings:
Cable availability in the U.S.: 83.44%
Fiber availability in the U.S.: 37.98%
Comcast and Charter are the top cable providers
AT&T and Verizon are th… Read More
2023-07-14 18:01
Key findings
85% of U.S. households have at least one video streaming service subscription.
The streaming industry is expected to be worth over $400 billion by 2030… Read More
2023-07-10 21:16
This year’s Amazon Prime Day sale on July 11 and 12 is your time to save big on all things internet. Our broadband experts have researched all the cool discounted tech and we’re… Read More
2023-06-29 14:28
With a date of 2030 to provide internet access to everyone in the U.S., over $43 billion from a federal government high-speed internet grant program will be dispersed among states and t… Read More
2023-06-28 14:19
Constant video buffering and slow load times can be a nuisance, but are likely due to dead zones in your house, an internet plan that’s too slow or outdated internet equipment.
Kee… Read More
2023-06-22 20:52
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Internet basics
Setting up your internet connection
How to use the internet
How to protect yourself on the internet
We know… Read More
2023-06-15 18:09
The Last Mile. That phrase sounds sort of ominous and in a world defined by being online, finding out your home has no way at all to connect to the internet can be just that.
T… Read More
2023-06-15 12:00
Choosing the right internet plan for your home can be tricky, and there are a lot of things to consider: How many Mbps do you need? How many devices are you connecting? Is cost your biggest… Read More
2023-06-09 14:36
Key findings
Wireless is the fastest option for work on-the-go, with average download speeds of 82 Mbps
Public Wi-Fi is readily available in most places, with speeds ar… Read More
2023-06-08 16:18
We want your feedback! Take our short internet service provider survey and let us know how you feel about your internet service provider (ISP) and internet plan.
The information in… Read More
2023-06-08 16:04
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 hel… Read More
2023-06-07 19:08
A worldwide pandemic showed us that working from home was successful for more businesses than we thought possible. While this presents its own challenges, one of the benefits is extended tri… Read More
2023-06-02 11:14
If you’re often on the go, using a VPN can provide secure and reliable internet access – especially when you visit an international destination. Websites you rely on, including s… Read More
2023-05-31 16:16
Over eight million homes and businesses in the U.S. still do not have access to high-speed internet service, according to the latest version of the Federal Communications Commission (FC… Read More
2023-05-23 17:24
Key findings
Google Fiber earned the top Allconnect score with speeds of 174/141 Mbps and average latency time of 42 milliseconds (ms).
Astound Broadband provides the fastest download… Read More
2023-05-23 15:39
When starting your search for an internet provider, you can get bombarded with a lot of confusing broadband jargon and similar-sounding network and program names.
Take 5G, 5 Gbps and… Read More
2023-05-17 14:51
At a glance:
The 10G platform can produce faster-than-fiber speeds on current cable systems
Existing 10 Gbps fiber plans will be competing against this new tech
You might hav… Read More
2023-05-16 19:48
Source: Ookla
Ookla’s Speedtest Intelligence® ranks Spectrum as the fastest ISP of 2023 so far with a median download speed of 234.80 Mbps. Xfinity comes in at a close seco… Read More
2023-05-16 15:20
Key findings
The Midwest has the slowest internet speeds of any region in the country — 94 Mbps download and 30 Mbps upload.
North Dakota residents receive the fastest speeds of… Read More
2023-05-11 15:52
At a glance
Only 8% of responding consumers are willing to cut internet or mobile services to save money
Spending less on streaming services is the 4th option for consumers
A qu… Read More
2023-05-08 22:10
Key findings
Maryland has the fastest internet speeds of any state in the South, and the second-fastest in the country.
Arkansas has the fourth-slowest average download speeds in the c… Read More
2023-05-04 19:48
More than 40 million people move each year in the U.S., with 80% of these moves occurring between April and September. With the moving season well underway, your internet service is the… Read More
2023-05-03 15:17
Key findings
The average price for home internet in urban areas is $83.75/mo.People living in cities currently receive 365 Mbps download speeds on average — nearly twice what they w… Read More
2023-05-02 12:00
Key findings
Best time for download speeds: Around 9 a.m., with fastest speeds between 5 and 10 a.m.Best time for upload speeds: Around 3 to 4 p.m., with faster speeds until around 10 p.m… Read More
2023-05-01 21:14
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) provides a $30/mo. internet subsidy ($75 to those on qualifying Tribal lands) to over 17 million households in the U.S. Since most internet provider… Read More
2023-05-01 19:10
The National Broadband Map from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) was launched in late 2022 to show U.S. areas without internet service. The map also provides the available in… Read More
2023-05-01 13:00
Is your DIRECTV remote not working? If your DIRECTV system is new, the remote may simply need to be programmed first. Or if it’s already programmed and not working, you may just n… Read More
2023-04-28 08:16
While the internet is a helpful tool for many consumers, it can be especially beneficial to elderly audiences.
For example, seniors without driving capabilities can shop for groceries and… Read More
2023-04-27 18:45
Allconnect® is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com… Read More
2023-04-20 12:00
The Northeast enjoys the best overall internet speeds of any region in the country.
Suburbs of major metropolitan areas enjoy the faste… Read More
2023-04-17 16:00
Internet error messages are hugely confusing, with strange codes impossible for the average user to understand. But don’t panic, we’re to explain exactly what a 502 error is, and… Read More
2023-04-14 08:25
Key findings
The average cable and internet bill in the U.S. is now $118/mo. For internet alone, the median bill is $74.99/mo. More than a third of Americans’ yearly salar… Read More
2023-04-13 12:00
Key findings
Hawaii has the fastest download speeds in the West
Wyoming has the slowest average download and upload speeds in… Read More
2023-04-10 14:57
How much is 1 terabyte of data?
First, let’s define a terabyte. It is a measure of data used every time you connect to the internet. It’s larger than gigabytes (GB), megabytes… Read More
2023-04-08 17:53
Key findings
92.2% of U.S. households have access to at least one provider that offers 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload speeds.37.3% currently have access to at least one fiber intern… Read More
2023-04-08 17:53
Key findings
92.2% of U.S. households have access to at least one provider that offers 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload speeds.37.3% currently have access to at least one fiber intern… Read More
2023-04-05 14:13
With parent company Comcast’s 2023 expansion plans, taking advantage of Xfinity’s two-year price guarantee or checking out its gigabit speed plans will be possible for more… Read More
2023-03-31 08:01
Key findings
Around 15% of internet users, or 45 million people, are getting less than their advertised speedsFiber and cable internet have the biggest gap – with most people gettin… Read More
2023-03-30 18:34
Two-thirds of the global population uses the internet, but 2.7 billion people are still offline.
Three-quarters of the world’s po… Read More
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