Tag: ISP
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EarthLink Internet Continues Its No Data Cap Policy Amid COVID-19
With internet usage surging during the coronavirus pandemic, EarthLink is here to remind customers its service plans are free from data caps and overage charges. Now more than ever, the ISP plans to help people stay connected with unlimited data and speeds of up to 1000 Mbps. “Our HyperLink consumer internet service has no data…
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PCMag: Verizon’s Fios Takes Nationwide Speed Crown
PCMag is back with another round of speed tests for the country’s internet service providers. The publication evaluates large and small ISPs on upload and download speeds and this year, Verizon’s Fios service takes the top spot among nationwide providers. The win marks the eighth time in nine years, the fiber-based provider has earned first…
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Updated: Looking for an ISP Without a Data Cap? Here Are the ISPs Who Let You Stream All You Want…
We all love to stream a ton of movies and TV shows. Don’t forget about gaming, Facebook, and hundreds of other online services; however, the downside of all of this great online content is the fact that it eats up your data cap quickly. Check out our Best Internet for Streaming in 2020 page here for…
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Forget Net Neutrality, We Need More Internet Service Provider Competition
Net neutrality—the idea that Internet service providers (ISPs) cannot limit what you do online or give preferential treatment to one streaming service over its competitors—has long been the dream of many Americans. Now many fear that the limited version of net neutrality we have is in danger as a new administration comes into power. But…
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Stuck With a High-Priced Internet Service Provider? Google Has a Plan to Break the ISP Monopoly
Getting an Internet connection is still an important part of being a cord cutter; however, for now many are limited to their phone or cable company. Thankfully for millions out there with limited options Google has a plan. They will soon offer ultra-fast wireless Internet in many cities around the United States. “We are working…
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Comcast Jumps To 3rd On Netflix ISP Speed Chart
No big surprise here but Comcast keeps climbing on the Netflix IPS speed chart. Now locked in at 3rd places with a average speed of 2.77 up from 2.5 last March. This all comes after Netflix agrees to pay Comcast for better speed. Before the deal Comcast was ranked 14th on the list. 3 months…
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Comcast jumps 6 slots on Netflix ISP Speed Index In Just One Month After Netflix/Comcast Deal
I don’t think any one is surprised to see after the Comcast/Netflix deal. Comcast jumping higher on the list is not unexpected but jumping 6 ISPs in such a short time is surprising. If you ever needed proof that ISPs are throttling Netflix and similar services here it is. “We are dedicated to delivering a…