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5G Wireless — Latency vs. Speed

The mainstream introduction of 5G wireless service looks to be around two years away. Many of the top players in technology — both from a mobile device and networking equipment standpoint — are involved in research and testing of new 5G product designs. We’ve been talking about this latest tier in mobile communications for nearly […]

Verizon Wireless Buying XO Communications’ Fiber Optic Network

While many technology pundits feel future Internet access will be primarily delivered over wireless networks, there’s no denying the extra bandwidth provided by fiber optic cable. It remains the primary reason why many cities hope Google Fiber and AT&T GigaPower come to their town soon. One gig Internet service is simply the current gold standard […]

Google SkyBender and the Future of 5G Wireless

Google — or Alphabet if using the moniker of their parent company — continues to shake up how Internet service is delivered to your home. In the past, we’ve talked extensively about Google Fiber and even mentioned their nascent Project Fi wireless product. Now, the technology giant brings us Google SkyBender, a 5G wireless service […]

Comparing Different Types of Internet Service Providers

If you are deciding to get Internet service or moving to a new location with robust competition between Internet service providers, sometimes the multitude of options can be daunting. Cable, DSL, Fiber, Wireless, or Satellite — no matter the type of service, most have their own set of strengths and weaknesses. Trying to find the […]

Three Tips on Optimizing Home Network Speed

In this era of Internet streaming video, home automation, and online gaming, the venerable old home network gets a serious workout. Keeping things running smoothly is a must if you want the most out of your bandwidth investment. Knowing how to properly manage your modem (fiber, cable, or DSL) and router plays a big role […]

3 Travel Tips for Getting Internet Access

Even when you are on the go — either traveling for work or on vacation — staying connected to the Internet is vital. It can be hard to stay on top of your personal and professional life without good Internet access when away from home. Smartphones, tablets, and laptop computers make it easy to enjoy a digital […]

Five Tips to Improve Mobile Internet Speed

Chances are good that a decent percentage of your Internet activity happens on your smartphone or tablet, either at your house, at the office, or while on vacation. Even when away from your home network, it remains vital to keep an eye on your Internet speed. The major wireless carriers constantly trumpet the quality of […]

What is a Mobile Hotspot and How Does it Work?

One of the best features of the modern smartphone is its ability to work as a mobile hotspot when necessary. What is a hotspot? Essentially, it allows you to easily create your own private wireless network that can either be shared with other devices or enabled exclusively for personal use. By learning how to use […]

Dish Internet: Get Dish Network Satellite Internet

Satellite TV subscribers sometimes suffer from limited access to broadband options provided by DSL or Cable, usually users in rural regions not served by those landline Internet providers. The Dish Network Internet option, known as dishNET, offers the opportunity for high-speed access, but interested customers need to pay close attention to some of the differences […]

How to Solve Netflix Buffering Issues

Despite Netflix’s popularity — more than 44 million subscribers — the service isn’t free of problems. One of the most common is constant Netflix buffering.