Best Cable Modems 2024

by Kevin Parrish | Dec 20, 2023 | Equipment Guides

Stop paying equipment rental fees with these pro picks for cable internet.

Megabits vs. Megabytes: What you need to know

by Kevin Parrish and Peter Christiansen | Dec 20, 2023 | FAQ, Technology

Confused about megabits and megabytes? We’ll explain what the difference is so you can keep them straight when it really counts.

Mbps vs. Gbps: Do You Need Gigabit Internet?

by Kevin Parrish and Peter Christiansen | Dec 20, 2023 | FAQ, Gaming, Internet Speed Guides

Gigabit internet is a connection with speeds between 940–1,000 Mbps. But do you really need a connection that fast? We list the benefits of a gigabit connection and every plan with gigabit speeds and faster so you can decide.

7 Signs of a Hacked Router and How to Fix It

by Kevin Parrish | Dec 20, 2023 | How-To, Internet Speed Guides

See if you have a hacked router and learn how to safeguard your data and devices against future attacks.

Brightspeed vs. T-Mobile Home Internet: Which Internet Provider Is Best for You?

by Peter Holslin | Dec 19, 2023 | Provider Comparisons (Versus), Provider Reviews

Take a look at our in-depth analysis of how Brightspeed’s DSL services compare to T-Mobile Home Internet’s budget-friendly 5G.

New Hughesnet Satellite Means New Opportunities for Small Businesses

by Peter Christiansen | Dec 19, 2023 | Brand Guides

It’s pretty hard to run a business without a reliable internet connection. From email to point-of-service...

What the Jupiter-3 Satellite Means for the Satellite Industry

by Peter Christiansen | Dec 19, 2023 | Brand Guides, Featured

On July 28, 2023, Hughesnet’s Jupiter-3 satellite (also known as EchoStar XXIV) launched from Cape Canaveral...

Best Long-Range Routers for Extended Wi-Fi 2024

by Kevin Parrish | Dec 19, 2023 | Equipment Guides, Internet Speed Guides

We dodged traffic and stood across the street to see which router delivered good speeds.

Xfinity vs. Frontier: Which Internet Provider Is Best for You?

by Kevin Parrish and Austin Aguirre | Dec 19, 2023 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

Choose Xfinity for consistently fast speeds and wide availability. Choose Frontier for affordable bundles and fast fiber upload speeds.

Spectrum vs. Frontier

by Kevin Parrish | Dec 19, 2023 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

If it’s Spectrum vs. Frontier, go with Frontier. Frontier’s fiber internet offers speeds fast enough for any home, and the 50/50 and 500/500 plans are a great value.

Optimum vs. Verizon: Which Internet Provider Is Best for You?

by Kevin Parrish | Dec 19, 2023 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

While Optimum has slightly cheaper plans and better satisfaction from its customers, it ultimately falls short of delivering the same quality and coverage that Verizon Fios plans can. If you’re trying to shave a few bucks a month off your bills, you can pick up Optimum and at worst cancel easily if you don’t like what you get, but we think Verizon Fios is the provider you’ll want to be with for the long haul.

Can I Install Internet by Myself?

by Peter Holslin | Dec 19, 2023 | Brand Guides

You can install internet by yourself if your home is wired properly for internet service and...