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How To Get Low-Income Internet through Optimum

by | Jul 31, 2025 | Brand Guides, FAQ, Low-Income

Optimum Advantage Internet is designed for low-income households. Find out if you qualify.

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How to Get Internet without a Phone Line or Cable

by | Jul 30, 2025 | Brand Guides, FAQ

Browse the top internet providers and plans without committing to a phone line or cable plan. Compare speeds, prices, plan details and more.

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How To Get Low-Income Internet through Hughesnet

by | Jul 29, 2025 | Brand Guides, FAQ, Low-Income

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

How Much Speed Do I Need to Stream Video
How Much Speed Do I Need to Stream Video?

by | Jul 28, 2025 | FAQ, Internet Speed Guides, Streaming Guides

How much speed do you need for your streaming service? We give you recommended speeds for Netflix, Apple TV+, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Disney+, Sling™ TV, HBO® GO and more.

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How to Choose an Internet Service Provider

by | Jul 23, 2025 | FAQ, Internet Buying Guides

1. Find internet providers in your area.
2. Compare plans, pricing, speeds, and more.
3. Discover how much internet speed you need.
4. Test your current internet speed.
5. Know if you’re switching providers and cost of early termination.
6. Choose your internet provider.

Bandwidth vs. Latency: What is the Difference?

by | Jul 10, 2025 | FAQ, Internet Speed Guides

The terms “bandwidth” and “latency” are always associated with speed. But what do they mean and how to they affect speed? We explain the difference.

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How Fast Is Fiber?

by | Jul 9, 2025 | FAQ

Fiber is fast. Really fast. In fact, it’s the fastest way we have to transmit data, which is why having fiber internet in your home gives such a smooth internet experience. But how fast is fast?

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Mbps vs. Gbps: Do You Need Gigabit Internet?

by | Jul 7, 2025 | FAQ, Gaming, Internet Speed Guides

Gigabit internet is a connection with speeds between 940–1,000 Mbps. But do you really need a connection that fast? We list the benefits of a gigabit connection and every plan with gigabit speeds and faster so you can decide.

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How Much Should I Be Paying for High-Speed Internet?

by | Jul 7, 2025 | FAQ

The available internet packages will vary greatly by location but on average cost about $50.00 per month for about 100 Mbps of speed. The average advertised package for stand-alone internet service in America is around $50 per month during the initial promotional offer and about $60 per month after the promotional period expires.

Apartment ISP FAQ
Internet for Apartments: How to Get Wi-Fi Where You Live

by | Jul 2, 2025 | FAQ

Some apartments already have a preferred internet provider you can sign up with, but is it the best option? Our guide helps you get the best internet for your apartment.

Will Paying for Faster Internet Improve My Wi-Fi Speed?

by | Jun 17, 2025 | FAQ

Yes, if the plan you signed up for doesn't offer as much download speed as you...

Bits and Bytes
Megabytes, Megabits, Gbps & TB: What you need to know

by | Jun 13, 2025 | FAQ, Technology

Confused about megabits and megabytes? We’ll explain what the difference is so you can keep them straight when it really counts.