Internet Provider Comparisons, Speed & Streaming Guides, and FAQs

by Chili Palmer | Mar 17, 2026 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides, Internet Outage

Figure out if Xfinity internet is down in your neighborhood, learn why outages happen, and get tips on getting back online fast.

Your Guide to Spectrum Internet Installation

by Austin Aguirre | Mar 17, 2026 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides

Whether you’re in the market for a new Internet Service Provider (ISP) and considering Spectrum or you’ve already shopped around and made your choice, the next step is clear: ordering your service and installing it. We’ll walk you through the process of both self-installation and professional installation of Spectrum service. We’ll also talk about equipment and whether you’re better off renting from Spectrum or buying your own.

Viasat Expands Into Fiber Internet

by Peter Christiansen | Mar 17, 2026 | Sponsored

Viasat is partnering with SiFi Networks to create an open-access fiber network with speeds up to 10Gbps.

What Do You Actually Pay for Optimum Internet?

by Chili Palmer | Mar 16, 2026 | Brand Guides, Internet Buying Guides

Optimum raises monthly prices after 12 and 24 months. Know what to expect.

AT&T vs. Optimum: Which Internet Provider Is Best for You?

by Chili Palmer | Mar 16, 2026 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

Both have insanely fast fiber, but AT&T wins with great ratings and straight pricing.

CenturyLink vs. Optimum: Which Internet Provider Is Best for You?

by Chili Palmer and Peter Holslin | Mar 16, 2026 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

Both providers have fast fiber and no data caps—but Centurylink has a simpler deal.

Is Google Fiber Internet Down?

by Chili Palmer | Mar 16, 2026 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides, Internet Outage

Find out about Google Fiber outages and what you can do to get back online.

Is Bundling Optimum Mobile and Internet Worth It?

by Kevin Parrish | Mar 16, 2026 | Brand Guides

Get a $100 Visa Prepaid Card when you get Optimum 1 Gig Internet

Optimum vs. Verizon: Which Internet Provider Is Best for You?

by Chili Palmer and Kevin Parrish | Mar 16, 2026 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

While Optimum has slightly cheaper plans and better satisfaction from its customers, it ultimately falls short of delivering the same quality and coverage that Verizon Fios plans can. If you’re trying to shave a few bucks a month off your bills, you can pick up Optimum and at worst cancel easily if you don’t like what you get, but we think Verizon Fios is the provider you’ll want to be with for the long haul.