Internet Provider Comparisons, Speed & Streaming Guides, and FAQs

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Everything You Need to Know About AT&T Hotspots

by Peter Holslin | Feb 24, 2025 | Product Reviews

We’ve got the scoop on AT&T’s best hotspots, data plans, and more.

Best Internet Plans and Discounts for Seniors

by Peter Christiansen | Feb 24, 2025 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides

Many providers offer discounts on internet for senior citizens. Read more about internet plans and discounts for senior citizens.

T-Mobile’s $300 Virtual Prepaid Mastercard Offer Is a Real Steal

by Kevin Parrish | Feb 20, 2025 | Sponsored

Receive a Virtual Prepaid Mastercard when you get a qualifying T-Mobile 5G Home Internet plan.

Taking T-Mobile’s direct-to-device satellite texting for a spin

by Chili Palmer | Feb 20, 2025 | News

Learn about our real-world testing of T-Mobile’s satellite text messaging service.

Internet Installation

by HSI Staff | Feb 19, 2025 | FAQ

Once you’ve made the decision to upgrade to a broadband internet connection, you’ll have to either...

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Kinetic Internet Self-Installation Guide

by Erin Feldman | Feb 18, 2025 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides

This ISP provides internet service via DSL, which makes the self-installation process relatively easy. DSL service runs on existing phone lines, meaning all you need to do to get internet service is sign up with Windstream and connect a modem or modem-router to a phone jack. Once you run through the installation steps, you’ll be ready in no time to pin, purchase, and tweet to your heart’s content.

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Which Internet Service Providers Have Data Caps?

by Peter Holslin and Kevin Parrish | Feb 18, 2025 | Brand Guides

Data should flow freely like a mountain stream trickling downhill, but some internet providers block that flow after a set limit. We list the internet providers that enforce data caps and those that don’t.

NETGEAR Orbi RBK853 Review

by Kevin Parrish | Feb 14, 2025 | Equipment Guides, Router Reviews

The Orbi RBK853 is an expensive mesh system but delivers based on our tests. We dig in deep.

NETGEAR R6700AX Review

by Kevin Parrish | Feb 14, 2025 | Equipment Guides, Product Reviews, Router Reviews

The R6700AX is a decent pick if you’re on a budget, but don’t expect lots of performance. We dive into the R7600AX to see if it’s the right budget-oriented router for your small family or apartment.