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What Is an MVNO?

by | Apr 22, 2025 | Technology

MVNOs offer mobile phone plans at a fraction of the price with almost no downsides.

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Testing Wi-Fi 7—Benchmarking the Fastest Wi-Fi Yet

by | Apr 18, 2025 | Home Networking, Technology

We ran several benchmarks to show how Wi-Fi 7 greatly improves upon Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E.

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How to Find Free Public Wi-Fi Hotspots

by | Apr 14, 2025 | FAQ, Technology

It’s hard to get anything done in today’s world without an internet connection. Fortunately, free public Wi-Fi has been popping up all over the country, saving us all from draining our data plans. Known as hotspots, these helpful connections make getting Wi-Fi access on the go easy. But how exactly does a hotspot work? And how can you find one near you?

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T-Mobile Buys New Fiber Internet Infrastructure

by | Apr 2, 2025 | News, Technology

T-Mobile already made a big splash with its 5G Home Internet service, but now the cellular carrier is also offering fiber internet.

What Is Net Neutrality and Why Is it Important?

by | Mar 25, 2025 | Technology

With new FCC members, the debate over free and open internet is about to ignite once again.

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2.4 GHz vs. 5 GHz Wi-Fi: What’s the Difference?

by | Mar 10, 2025 | Technology

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi has more range, but 5 GHz Wi-Fi is faster.

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Where Is the Best Place to Set Up Your Router?

by | Mar 7, 2025 | FAQ, Technology

If you still find spots in your house where you don’t get internet, you may need to move your router. Here’s where you should place it.

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How to Share Your Wi-Fi Password From Your Phone

by | Mar 7, 2025 | Equipment Guides, How-To, Technology

You don’t need to text, write down, or blurt out your Wi-Fi password to friends and...

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How to Get Home Internet on Your Wi-Fi Devices

by | Feb 28, 2025 | Equipment Guides, FAQ, Technology

Have all your equipment but don’t know where to start? Our guide walks you through the setup.

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How to Factory Reset Your Router

by | Feb 12, 2025 | How-To, Technology

Learn how to factory reset your standalone router or mesh system to resolve speed issues.

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What is Symmetrical Internet and How Do You Get It?

by | Jan 24, 2025 | Technology

Here’s a quick breakdown of what symmetrical internet is, why it’s good, and how to get it.

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Do You Need a 20 Gig Google Fiber Plan?

by | Jan 23, 2025 | Technology

Google Fiber will soon be offering 20Gbps internet connections for $250 per month in a handful...