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Scam alert: Beware scams offering a sweet deal on Internet service

Posted on September 3, 2022

New U.S. and state government programs aimed at expanding rural broadband Internet access have Internet Service Providers (ISPs) expanding into new areas, resulting in new high speed Internet options for rural consumers.

Of course that’s a good thing if you happen to live in an area where your only viable Internet options are satellite (and if you’re lucky, DSL).

After all, it’s always good when consumers are provided with real choices for higher quality service at a better price.

Unfortunately, as always happens in situations like this, these expanding Internet service options are being exploited by scammers looking to make a fast buck off as many innocent victims as they possibly can.  [Read more…]

Q&A: Why are my Internet download speeds so slow?

Posted on July 24, 2022

Question from Kellie:  I have Comcast Internet and the plan I’m on is for 200 Mbps download speed.

I used SpeedTest.net to run several speed tests yesterday and again this morning. The fastest speed I got was around 65 Mbps.

I called Comcast this afternoon and they ran some kind of test from their end and said I was getting all the speed I’m paying for.

Is there something I’m doing wrong when I run the speed test or is Comcast just blowing me off?  [Read more…]

Q&A: Would using two network adapters double my Internet speed?

Posted on October 3, 2021

Question from Bill:  I have Internet through Verizon (20Mbps DSL) and it seems to be getting slower every day.

I just bought a new desktop computer that has both a wired Ethernet port and a wireless WiFi card in it. That got me to thinking.

Is there any way to use both of those network adapters at once to double the effective Internet speed coming from my router?

Rick’s answer:  [Read more…]

Warning: Your Internet bill could be about to skyrocket!

Posted on October 28, 2020

Are you using the Internet a lot more since the Coronavirus Pandemic hit?

If so, you’re not alone.

Millions of Americans have substantially increased their Internet usage within the past few months by streaming more TV, movies and music.

And of course millions of others are now working from home.

[Read more…]

Tips for choosing an Internet Service Provider (ISP)

Posted on March 25, 2019

It hasn’t been all that long ago since most of us had only one choice when it came to Internet connectivity: an agonizingly slow dial-up connection through a standard telephone landline.

But times have changed. Nowadays virtually everyone in the United States can get a broadband Internet connection via their cable TV provider, the local phone company, a blazing-fast fiber optic connection or satellite Internet.

In fact, some folks even have the luxury of choosing between two or more broadband options simply due to where they happen to live.

If you happen to be one of those lucky few, you might be wondering how to choose between a cable, DSL, fiber or satellite Internet connection, here are a few tips that might help…

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