Tag: Internet Speed
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Comcast will Double its Low-Cost Internet Speed and Launch 1000 More Lift Zones this Year
Comcast released an announcement that it’s doubling its efforts to expand its low-cost Internet Essentials program. The company will raise the internet’s download speed to 50 Mbps, double what it is currently for both new and existing customers. The rollout will begin March 1 and won’t affect the price, with the monthly cost staying at…
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The FCC has Updated Its Broadband Speed Test App for More Accuracy
The FCC has an app that lets users test the speed of their mobile broadband connections, and now it’s been updated for the latest iOS and Android operating systems to provide an even more accurate look at the service you’re receiving. “This new and improved app is an important tool that will empower consumers to…
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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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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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Is Your Internet Fast Enough for Streaming?
If you’ve made the decision to cut the cord, one of the most important parts of your dive into streaming is your internet speed. How fast your connection is determined not just your image quality, but how many devices you can use at once. What internet speed do you need to stream? That depends on…
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What Internet Speed Do You Need for YouTube TV, AT&T TV NOW, Hulu, Netflix, & More? We Take a Look…
One of the most common questions we get is what Internet speed do you need for cord cutting? My number one tip: Don’t ask your Internet service provider. They will try to get you to buy the fastest speed possible. My suggestion is you can always get faster Internet as providers are always willing to…
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What Internet Speed Do You Need for Sling TV, DIRECTV NOW, Hulu, Netflix, PlayStation Vue? We Break It Down…
Wondering what internet speed you need for cord cutting? Don’t ask your internet service provider. A common trick ISPs use on cord cutters is telling them they need a crazy fast internet speed to stream video. (Often at a crazy high price tag.) So, we want to update our post about what internet speeds you…
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Here Are Internet Speeds Sling TV Recommends For Streaming
We regularly get asked what speeds should someone have to stream the content they want. But what speeds do you really need to stream content online? Now we get some official guidance from Sling TV on what Internet speeds you should have to stream Sling TV. The following are the recommended speeds according to Sling…