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5G home internet might be the solution to your broadband needs

Mobile carriers tout the capabilities of this technology, but 5G also offers appealing speeds and reasonable, clear pricing for your home connection.

Best internet service providers of 2022

Best internet service providers of 2022

"Best" is a relative term when it comes to ISPs, but after evaluating speeds, terms and value, these are the ones we'd recommend first.

by Ry Crist

Solving the Broadband Problem in Rural America

Solving the Broadband Problem in Rural America

It will take more than infrastructure to get rural and tribal communities online.

by Marguerite Reardon

T-Mobile Home Internet: Can a mobile company meet your home's broadband needs?

Do you want to ditch your current internet service provider? Find out more about this 5G fixed wireless alternative.

Best satellite internet providers for 2022

If you live in rural and underpopulated areas, satellite internet is often the only way to get connected. Here are the best broadband options available.

What is Starlink? Elon Musk's satellite internet venture explained

The billionaire SpaceX CEO is launching satellites into orbit and promising to deliver high-speed broadband internet to as many people as possible.

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The best cheap internet providers of 2021

by David Anders

The best rural internet providers of 2021

by David Anders

The best satellite internet providers of 2021

by Trey Paul

The best fiber internet providers of 2021

by David Anders

The best DSL internet providers of 2021

by David Anders

The best high-speed ISPs for gigabit internet

by David Anders

The best internet providers for 2021: Cable vs. DSL vs. satellite and more

by Ry Crist

Best internet speed tests of 2022: Test your connection ASAP

by Kristen Bolden

Best internet providers for streaming

by David Anders

Best prepaid home internet plans

by David Anders

Best no-contract internet service providers for 2022

by Trey Paul

The cheapest internet and TV bundles of 2022

by David Anders

Best internet promos of February 2022

by David Anders

Best Cable Internet Providers of 2022

by David Anders

Best Internet Providers With No Data Caps

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Frontier vs. Xfinity: Comparing Internet Pricing, Speeds and More

Xfinity is the obvious choice over Frontier's DSL service, but Frontier FiberOptic may be the best option.

by David Anders

Solving the Broadband Problem in Rural America

It will take more than infrastructure to get rural and tribal communities online.

by Marguerite Reardon

Best Wi-Fi range extenders for just about everyone

We tested some of the most popular range extenders to find the best option for eliminating those pesky dead zones. Here's what we found.

by Ry Crist

How to Negotiate With Your Internet Service Provider and Save Money

Hear what experts have to say about how to get better value on your broadband connection.

by Trey Paul

Nomad Internet Review: Stay Connected With a Wireless, Cellular Setup

This collection of "digital nomads" aims to help rural areas have access to broadband without being tethered to traditional wireline services.

by Trey Paul

Frontier Launches Multi-Gig Service Across Entire Fiber Network

The internet service provider joins an ever-growing list of multi-gigabit ISPs.

by David Anders

Best Mesh Routers for 2022

A good mesh router will spread fast, reliable internet speeds throughout your entire home. After countless tests, here are the ones we'd recommend.

by Ry Crist

How to Switch Internet Providers as Painlessly as Possible

Moving? Or ready to move on from your current ISP? Whatever your reason to switch internet providers, here's how to go about it.

by David Anders

Netgear Orbi AX6000 Mesh Router Review: Two Years Later, Still the Fastest

It's been years since I first reviewed the Netgear Orbi AX6000. I still haven't found anything faster in my at-home speed tests -- not even the new Orbi.

by Ry Crist

T-Mobile Home Internet Adds Over 60 New Cities and Towns

Access to broadband may get a little easier for rural communities in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio.

by Trey Paul

How to Apply for the Affordable Connectivity Program and Save $30 a Month on Home Internet

If you meet the qualifications, you could save up to $360 a year on your home broadband expenses.

by Trey Paul

The Best Wi-Fi 6 Routers of 2022

Want to upgrade your home network to 802.11ax, the newest and fastest version of Wi-Fi? You'll need a Wi-Fi 6 router. Here are the best ones.

by Ry Crist

Verizon Home Internet Review: Better Than All the Rest?

This internet provider earns high scores, despite the relatively small footprint of its broadband service.

by Trey Paul

Verizon 5G Home Internet Can Get to 30 Million Households

The provider's wireless broadband service expands to additional cities this week.

by Trey Paul

White House Says 10M Households Have Signed Up for Broadband Subsidy

Vice President Kamala Harris touts the Biden administration's efforts to get low-income Americans access to a $30 per month subsidy for broadband.

by Marguerite Reardon

The Best Wi-Fi Routers for 2022

Your router is the unsung hero holding your smart home together. From mesh to gaming to Wi-Fi 6, here are the best we've tested, for every budget.

by Ry Crist

This 2-Pack of Nest Wifi Routers Is $80 Off Right Now, Making It Just $219

Unlike some of the other models, this kit comes with two routers instead of one router and one point unit.

by Max McHone

Best internet providers for gaming in 2022

If you use your home broadband connection for gaming on a regular basis, check to see if these ISPs are available at your address.

by Ry Crist

TP-Link Deco X90 mesh router review: Top-tier speeds at a mid-tier value

The Deco X90 was able to slightly outperform our top mesh router pick, the Deco W7200, but it costs hundreds more.

by Ry Crist

FCC launches task force to address digital redlining

The agency must come up with rules by November 2023 to address discrimination by broadband companies that disproportionately leave behind communities of color.

by Marguerite Reardon