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Do You Need a 20 Gig Google Fiber Plan?

by | Jan 23, 2025 | Technology

Google Fiber will soon be offering 20Gbps internet connections for $250 per month in a handful...

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Is 4G Dead?

by | Dec 19, 2024 | Technology

When will 4G be phased out? Are 4G phones still worth buying in 2023, or is it time to upgrade to 5G? Let’s go through the details of why you don’t have to worry about your 4G phone becoming obsolete just yet.

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Starlink Roam Unlimited Is Here, but Is It Worth It?

by | Oct 29, 2024 | News, Technology

Starlink Roam lets you take your satellite internet on the road, but is upgrading a good idea? We go through the pros and cons of Starlink’s new service.

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Is Your Spectrum Wi-Fi Slow? Here’s How to Troubleshoot it

by | Oct 18, 2024 | Technology

A broadband technician’s pro tips to solving Spectrum Internet issues.

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What is Satellite 5G?

by | Oct 7, 2024 | Technology

Find out about the latest cutting-edge communication technology

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What is Unlimited Internet Data?

by | Oct 7, 2024 | Technology

You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.

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ROUTERS Act Takes a Narrow View on Cybersecurity

by | Oct 3, 2024 | Featured, Technology

The bill requires a report for Congress no later than one year from when the bill is signed.

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Viasat Buys Inmarsat and Its Plans for a LEO Constellation

by | Sep 18, 2024 | News, Technology

After months of negotiations and regulatory hurdles, Viasat completed its merger of the British satellite communications...

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What is Telesat’s Lightspeed Constellation?

by | Sep 18, 2024 | News, Technology

Canadian telecom Telesat’s Lightspeed constellation is a network of LEO satellites that will provide high-speed, low-latency connections to remote locations in Canada and across the world.

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What Is an IP Address?

by | Sep 13, 2024 | Equipment Guides, Technology

Your IP address is your network’s unique identifier on the internet. Find out how it works.

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How Does the Internet Work?

by | Sep 6, 2024 | FAQ, Technology

You probably use the internet every day, but how does it work? Our guide explains everything.

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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.