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What Are Hotspots and How Do They Work?

by and | Sep 17, 2025 | Brand Guides

Want to use your mobile data as a hotspot for home internet? We show you the easy way to set up a mobile hotspot for your home using your cell phone data plan.

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Compare Unlimited Home Internet Plans Without Data Caps

by | Sep 17, 2025 | Brand Guides

Find out why Astound is our top pick for unlimited internet on a budget in 2025.

Starlink versus Hughesnet
Starlink vs. Hughesnet: Which Internet Provider Is Best for You?

by | Sep 16, 2025 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

Two providers shaping the future of satellite internet in very different ways.

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Internet Access for Students in America

by | Sep 15, 2025 | Data and Research, Featured

Explore internet access needs for students: Speeds, coverage, costs, and helpful tools.

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Best Wi-Fi 6E Routers of 2025

by | Sep 15, 2025 | Best Routers

We tested a group of Wi-Fi 6E routers to see if they’re the best fit for your home network.

Optimum versus T-Mobile 5G Home Internet
Optimum vs. T-Mobile: Which Internet Provider Is Best for You?

by | Sep 15, 2025 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

Optimum has the edge with speed, but T-Mobile’s straightforward plan and policies receive higher customer ratings.

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What Is a Router? Here’s Why You Need It for Internet

by | Sep 13, 2025 | FAQ, Technology

A router is a device that typically uses an Ethernet cable to connect to a modem...

What Is a Modem and Why You Need One to Get Internet

by | Sep 12, 2025 | Equipment Guides, FAQ, Home Networking

Find out what brings your internet connection into your home or office.

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Improve Your Wi-Fi Speed in 10 Simple Steps

by | Sep 12, 2025 | Internet Speed Guides

If your home network is acting sluggish, try these 10 simple steps to get faster Wi-Fi.

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Best Routers with Parental Controls for 2025

by | Sep 11, 2025 | Best Routers, Parental Controls

We tested and reviewed dozens of routers to see which ones have the best parental controls.

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

by | Sep 11, 2025 | 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.

Spectrum versus Optimum
Spectrum vs. Optimum: Which Internet Provider Is Best?

by | Sep 11, 2025 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

Compare Spectrum and Optimum Internet services side-by-side with pricing, speeds, and more.