Tag: Broadband
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$6.5 Billion Allocated to Rural Broadband with DEPLOY Act
Senator Cry Gardner introduced a bill, the Developing Economic Prosperity and Linking Our Youth through Broadband Act (DEPLOY Broadband Act) that would provide $6.5 billion in emergency funding to the FCC to build out broadband services in unserved and rural areas. Both Republican and Democrat legislators have been noting the need for more money spent…
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The Fastest US Broadband Speeds Ranked By Company
Especially when it comes to streaming, internet speed is about the most important part of your overall experience. If you have a low speed connection, it doesn’t matter what type of service or equipment you have, you’ll have a bad time. So if you have choices, which company should you go with? Which US broadband…
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What Does 1TB of Internet Data Really Get You?
You might not even realize it, but there’s a good chance your home internet has a data cap, or an amount of data that you’re limited to before you’re charged more. That sounds like something you should be aware of, right? The possibility of your internet bill being higher than you expect? In theory, sure.…
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Upload vs Download Speeds: What’s the Difference and Why Do They Matter?
If you’ve ever done an internet speed test to find out how fast your connection is, you’ve probably seen the terms “upload speed” and “download speed.” You might notice that your download rate will always be higher, but what do those numbers really mean? It’s pretty simple: the download speed is how fast information comes…
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Is Your Internet Speed Fast Enough For Streaming? Here’s How to Test
Slow internet got you buffering longer than usual? It’s easy to check to be sure you’re actually getting what you’re paying for from your Internet Service Provider. The results will also help you know what streaming services or how many devices your coverage will be able to handle. It’s also helpful to know that lagging…
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AT&T, Verizon, Comcast & Others Update Data Cap Policies Post-FCC Pledge
Even though the coronavirus pandemic still has a large portion of the country in lockdown, many major ISPs are deciding that it’s time to return to normal – both on their data caps for internet usage and for their leniency on customers missing payments. The FCC’s “Keep Americans Connected” program, which involved more than 800…
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Altice Acquires Service Electric Cable of New Jersey to Expand Broadband Network
Altice US is growing its footprint in the broadband world with the purchase of Service Electric Cable of New Jersey. The deal was first announced in February and was completed today in a $150 million buyout deal. Service Electric customers now see this message on their internet provider’s website: Service Electric Broadband Cable has joined…
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Comcast Brings Back Its Data Cap, AT&T Waives Overages Through September
In March, a long list of internet service providers signed the FCC Pledge to keep customers connected for at least 60 days during coronavirus. Now that the 60 days are up, and after many companies opted to extend their pledge, we’re starting to see internet providers reverting back to their pre-pandemic policies. Comcast recently brought…
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Land O’Lakes and 48 Others Form Coalition to Bring High-Speed Internet to Rural Areas
Today, 49 organizations across a diverse set of industries formed a coalition to close the gap in “America’s digital divide.” Land O’Lakes spearheaded the venture recruiting companies like Hershey, Nestle, Cargill, Bayer U.S. and Microsoft to form the American Connection Project Broadband Coalition (ACPBC). The Coalition’s goal is to connect and uplift all American communities…
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House Approves Spending $100 Billion to Expand Rural Broadband Access
The US House of Representatives has approved the Moving Forward Act, a bill that would allocate $100 billion for expanding broadband internet access to rural areas around the country. In total, the bill includes $1.5 trillion for projects including rebuilding infrastructure and focusing on clean energy sources. The section focusing on broadband says the plan “Expands affordable…