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The Federal Government is banning TikTok
Is the Government Banning TikTok?

by | Jul 12, 2024 | FAQ, Featured

The U.S. government has been trying to ban TikTok since the Trump administration, with many failed attempts. But in April 2024, the first federal TikTok ban was signed into law. This new law has rightly concerned many political analysts, free speech activists, and TikTok users.

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How To Get Low-Income Internet through Viasat

by | Jun 5, 2024 | Brand Guides, FAQ, Low-Income

Find out what programs exist that can help you save money on your internet bill each month.

What is the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program?
What Is the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program?

by | Jun 3, 2024 | FAQ

The EBB program ended December 31, 2021 and was replaced by the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)....

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Does Starlink Offer Low-Income Internet?

by | May 29, 2024 | Brand Guides, FAQ, Low-Income

Starlink never offered low-income internet, and the end of ACP won’t change that.

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How To Get Low-Income Internet through Frontier

by | May 23, 2024 | Brand Guides, FAQ, Low-Income

Missing the ACP’s monthly discount? Frontier has a cheap fiber internet plan just for you.

Internet Bills Increase as Congress lets ACP Funding Run Out

by | May 1, 2024 | FAQ, News

After months of Congressional deadlock, the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) has run out of funds. This means that internet prices will be rising for many households as the subsidy ends.

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How to Know If Someone Is Stealing Your Wi-Fi

by | May 1, 2024 | FAQ

If your home Wi-Fi is slower than it should be, someone might be stealing your bandwidth....

New York Law Mandates $15 Broadband

by | Apr 30, 2024 | FAQ, News

A federal appeals court overturned the block of New York’s Affordable Broadband Act, which requires providers to offer $15 low-income broadband plans. This ruling comes on the heels of the FCC restoring net neutrality protections and just days before the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) runs out of funds.

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The Best Web Browsers of 2025

by | Apr 17, 2024 | FAQ, Internet Speed Guides, Streaming Guides

You need a web browser to surf the World Wide Web, but which one is the best? We ran the most popular web browsers through a series of tests to see which one is the fastest on Windows and MacOS.

Why the ACP Ending is Bad for Consumers

by | Mar 20, 2024 | FAQ, Featured, News

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) was designed to be a permanent replacement for the emergency relief...

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Best High-Speed Network Switches 2025

by | Oct 16, 2023 | Equipment Guides, FAQ

We compare network switches to see which ones deliver the best speeds for your streaming, gaming, or other home networking needs.

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How to Switch Internet Service Providers with Less Hassle

by | Oct 12, 2023 | Brand Guides, FAQ

Step 1: Understand your internet needs and why you want to switch services
Step 2: Find the costs of canceling your current internet service
Step 3: Find the other Internet Service Providers in your area
Step 4: Pick a provider that matches your needs
Step 5: Call your current ISP
Step 6: Order your new service and schedule an installation date
Step 7: Cancel your old internet service