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How To Negotiate Your Internet Bill

by | Mar 19, 2025 | How-To

Learn the best strategies for lowering your internet bill. These are the best ways to convince your ISP that you deserve a lower rate.

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How to Share Your Wi-Fi Password From Your Phone

by | Mar 7, 2025 | Equipment Guides, How-To, Technology

You don’t need to text, write down, or blurt out your Wi-Fi password to friends and...

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How to Use Apple’s Parental Controls for iPhone, iPad, and Mac

by | Mar 4, 2025 | Equipment Guides, Gaming, How-To, Parental Controls, Security

Apple provides built-in parental controls to help keep your kids safe online and offline when using an iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Here’s how to use these tools.

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How to Change Your Wi-Fi Network Name and Password

by | Mar 3, 2025 | FAQ, How-To

To change your Wi-Fi password and increase your network security, you’ll need a few things first. This guide will walk you through the steps to change your network name and password.

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Should You Rent or Buy Your Modem and Router?

by | Mar 3, 2025 | Equipment Guides, How-To

Rent a modem or router (or both) from your internet provider if you want upgrades, replacements,...

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7 Signs You Need a New Router

by | Feb 12, 2025 | Equipment Guides, How-To

An outdated router can slow down your Wi-Fi and leave your network vulnerable to threats. We’ll walk you through five signs that it’s time for an upgrade.

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How to Factory Reset Your Router

by | Feb 12, 2025 | How-To, Technology

Learn how to factory reset your standalone router or mesh system to resolve speed issues.

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How To Get Low-Income Internet Through Google Fiber

by | Jan 23, 2025 | Brand Guides, How-To, Low-Income

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

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Brightspeed Covers $30 Subsidy for ACP Recipients

by | Jan 14, 2025 | Brand Guides, How-To, Low-Income

Brightspeed is replacing the ACP discount with funds from its own coffers. Get the details.

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Quantum Fiber: ACP Customers Should Apply for the Lifeline Program

by | Dec 12, 2024 | Brand Guides, How-To, Low-Income

Quantum Fiber is a Lifeline participant and encourages former ACP customers to apply.

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How To Get Low-Income Internet Through Rise Broadband

by | Nov 26, 2024 | Brand Guides, How-To, Low-Income

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

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How To Get Low-Income Internet through CenturyLink

by | Nov 15, 2024 | Brand Guides, How-To, Low-Income

CenturyLink offers reasonable (but not great) prices for DSL internet to former ACP customers.