How Does Satellite Internet Work?

by HSI Staff | Jul 7, 2015 | FAQ

Satellite internet works slightly differently than wired Internet. This article focuses on the differences between the...

9 Reasons You Should Keep Your Landline

by HSI Staff | May 7, 2015 | Technology

With wireless phones dominating communication, you might be asking yourself if you still need a home…

Internet Access a Right or Privilege?

by HSI Staff | Apr 20, 2015 | Brand Guides

For many consumers in rural America, the lack of available broadband Internet access has to be...

How the Internet Altered Family Dynamics

by Tim Tincher | Apr 10, 2015 | Brand Guides

The Internet makes it simple to stay in touch with relatives, no matter where they live….

Using Slower Internet Speeds as a Punishment

by HSI Staff | Mar 2, 2015 | Technology

Normally, this site focuses on ways that high-speed Internet connections make the online experience more pleasant….

Elon Musk’s ISP Will Be Out of This World

by HSI Staff | Dec 19, 2014 | Technology

In October, we ran an article speculating that Elon Musk was planning on building a new...

Why Are America’s Mobile Data Plans So Expensive?

by Joseph Mayton | Dec 2, 2014 | Technology

The United States is one of the wealthiest countries in the world, yet for Americans, using...

Which U.S. Colleges Boast the Fastest Internet Speeds?

by HSI Staff | Nov 21, 2014 | Technology

Students’ relationships with the Internet have changed since I was a college freshman in 1997. For…

How the Internet Changed Social Activism

by Joseph Mayton | Nov 18, 2014 | Technology

Few discount the Internet’s role in changing traditional roles, both public and private. Activism has also…

Why You Should Be Working from the Library

by HSI Staff | Sep 5, 2014 | Brand Guides

Whether you have a home office or you take your work home with you, you may…

20 Questions to Ask Your Internet Service Provider

by Janette Forsythe | Aug 3, 2014 | Brand Guides

To make sure you get the best internet for you, ask the internet service providers in...

Everything You Need to Know About Xfinity® Streampix® from Comcast

by HSI Staff | Jul 14, 2014 | Technology

What is Xfinity Streampix from Comcast? Xfinity Streampix is a streaming subscription service that allows unlimited...