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Why Can I Only Get a Few Internet Providers?

by | Sep 5, 2024 | FAQ, Technology

Many cities have only one or two providers, and between 21 and 41 million Americans don’t have access to high-speed internet at all. If this is you, find out why.

The Federal Government is banning TikTok
Is the Government Banning TikTok?

by | Jul 12, 2024 | FAQ, Featured

The U.S. government has been trying to ban TikTok since the Trump administration, with many failed attempts. But in April 2024, the first federal TikTok ban was signed into law. This new law has rightly concerned many political analysts, free speech activists, and TikTok users.

Is It Worth It to Get Fixed Wireless Instead of Using Your Phone for Internet?

by | Jun 26, 2024 | FAQ

Best fixed wireless plan Verizon 5G Home Price: $50.00/mo. ($25.00/mo. for Verizon Unlimited phone plan subscribers)*...

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How To Get Low-Income Internet through Viasat

by | Jun 5, 2024 | Brand Guides, FAQ, Low-Income

Find out what programs exist that can help you save money on your internet bill each month.

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How To Get Low-Income Internet through Hughesnet

by | Jun 5, 2024 | Brand Guides, FAQ, Low-Income

With the Affordable Connectivity Program ending, customers can still get assistance on their internet bill through other programs.

What is the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program?
What Is the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program?

by | Jun 3, 2024 | FAQ

The EBB program ended December 31, 2021 and was replaced by the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)....

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Does Starlink Offer Low-Income Internet?

by | May 29, 2024 | Brand Guides, FAQ, Low-Income

Starlink never offered low-income internet, and the end of ACP won’t change that.

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How To Get Low-Income Internet through Frontier

by | May 23, 2024 | Brand Guides, FAQ, Low-Income

Missing the ACP’s monthly discount? Frontier has a cheap fiber internet plan just for you.

How Much Speed Do I Need to Stream Video?

by | May 10, 2024 | FAQ, Internet Speed Guides, Streaming Guides

How much speed do you need for your streaming service? We give you recommended speeds for Netflix, Apple TV+, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Disney+, Sling™ TV, HBO® GO and more.

Internet Bills Increase as Congress lets ACP Funding Run Out

by | May 1, 2024 | FAQ, News

After months of Congressional deadlock, the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) has run out of funds. This means that internet prices will be rising for many households as the subsidy ends.

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How to Know If Someone Is Stealing Your Wi-Fi

by | May 1, 2024 | FAQ

If your home Wi-Fi is slower than it should be, someone might be stealing your bandwidth....

New York Law Mandates $15 Broadband

by | Apr 30, 2024 | FAQ, News

A federal appeals court overturned the block of New York’s Affordable Broadband Act, which requires providers to offer $15 low-income broadband plans. This ruling comes on the heels of the FCC restoring net neutrality protections and just days before the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) runs out of funds.