Published on: 2025-06-05 02:00:00
During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Dwaun J. Warmack, president of Claflin University, received an email from a student who had left campus and returned home to quarantine. The student wrote: “It is my prayer that Claflin’s passion for education aligns with its compassion.” “I am currently typing my senior research paper at the local McDonald’s that I drive to nine miles every day to do this work because my town doesn’t have Wi-Fi bandwidth,” the student wrote. She said she would s
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-09 22:00:00
You know the drill. It's time to shop for home internet, but you only have one or two options, and you're not sure how to decide which one is better. You've heard the woes from friends who signed up with Spectrum and were surprised by two price increases within the same year -- and as Spectrum is one of the biggest internet providers in the country (and may soon be the biggest cable provider in the country), there's a good chance that Spectrum is one of the two options available at your address.
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AT&T is purchasing around 95% of Lumen’s Quantum Fiber service for $5.75 billion, the company announced in a statement on Wednesday. AT&T Fiber is currently available to 12.77% of US households, while Quantum Fiber reaches 2.26%, according to the most recent FCC data. According to Bloomberg, the sale is expected to close in the first half of next year. “This deal with Lumen represents a significant investment in US connectivity infrastructure,” said AT&T CEO John Stankey in a statement. “As we
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-26 21:12:46
Sometimes, people assume that solving the digital divide begins and ends at giving everyone internet access. But what good is a connection if it’s too slow for you to actually do anything? That’s why taking broadband speeds into account is critical. Unfortunately, a new report found that the digital divide increased in 32 states as the U.S. struggles to provide high-speed broadband nationwide. In a new report analyzing data from July to December 2024, Ookla, an internet analysis site, found tha
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What is the best internet provider in Washington? Xfinity is CNET’s pick for the top internet service provider in Washington. We've picked it as our top option, thanks to its wide availability and the variety of plan options it provides. Plans start from $55 and go up to $105 for the 2 gig plan. Quantum Fiber is our top pick for fiber internet in the state, offering three plans in most areas, but we docked it for having a more limited coverage area. While Washington state boasts major tech com
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-08-01 05:57:00
What is the best internet provider in the state of New York? New York is a hub of creativity and culture. Folks travel from all over the world to chase their dreams or just experience the magic of the city. New Yorkers have also built rich digital lives around work and play, and for that to thrive, you need fast, reliable internet access. With that in mind, CNET recommends Spectrum as the best internet provider in New York, mainly due to its wide availability across the city and a decent variet
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Comcast executives apparently realized something that customers have known and complained about for years: The Internet provider's prices aren't transparent enough and rise too frequently. This might not have mattered much to cable executives as long as the total number of subscribers met their targets. But after reporting a net loss of 183,000 residential broadband customers in Q1 2025, Comcast President Mike Cavanagh said the company isn't "winning in the marketplace" during an earnings call
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-08-05 20:15:00
Republicans haven't passed up many opportunities to criticize the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program for its slow rollout over the past few years. And now they're adding on another 90 days of delays. In a notice sent to state broadband offices today, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) gave states a blanket 90-day extension to submit their final proposals for BEAD money. The reason given in the notice is to "improve efficiency, take a more
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Republicans haven't passed up many opportunities to criticize the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program for its slow rollout over the past few years. And now they're adding on another 90 days of delays. In a notice sent to state broadband offices today, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) gave states a blanket 90-day extension to submit their final proposals for BEAD money. The reason given in the notice is to "improve efficiency, take a more
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Republicans haven’t passed up many opportunities to criticize the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program for its slow rollout over the past few years. And now they’re adding on another 90 days of delays. In a notice sent to state broadband offices today, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) gave states a blanket 90-day extension to submit their final proposals for BEAD money. The reason given in the notice is to “improve efficiency, take a more
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When Wendyliz Martinez traveled from Pennsylvania to the Bronx to stay with her mom during the pandemic, she was looking for a way to balance childcare with her online graduate studies at Penn State. Instead, she found that she was often interrupted by glitches during Zoom meetings, stuck refreshing the same websites and crowded into a corner of her mom's one-bedroom apartment in the hope of getting a stronger Wi-Fi signal. Martinez could've chalked up her mom’s spotty cable internet to a numb
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-08-12 01:00:00
There's a stark disconnect between our era of internet connectivity and a looming sense of detachment, separation and seclusion for some students in K-12 schools. Watch this: How the DOE Closure Effects Broadband Access for Students 01:14 On March 20, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to close the US Department of Education and return education oversight to state and local communities. A signed executive order will not lead to an immediate shutdown unless Congress approves. Howe
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In early March, Karen Kama woke up early to hand out flyers in her neighborhood. She wanted people to know about a program at her local library in Reading, Pennsylvania, that helps people learn how to use the internet. Two out of every three residents in Reading are Hispanic, so Kama's flyers have one side in Spanish and one side in English. It was only one year ago that Kama started using the internet herself. She described for me a whole world opening up to her: using Google to translate con
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We live in a fast-evolving digital age, making a high-speed internet connection just as essential as running water and electricity. But a lack of affordable internet options perpetuates what is known as the broadband divide -- the gap that divides those who can or can't digitally connect in meaningful ways. A lesser-known discussion point around the broadband divide goes beyond a lack of digital connectivity. Lack of fast internet -- fiber specifically -- negatively affects home values, hurting
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A survey has revealed that the majority of Americans have seen their broadband bill go up in the past year, with the average increase hitting an eye-opening $195. But there are four things you can do about that … We’re paying more for our broadband A large-scale survey of US consumers commissioned by CNET found that the majority have seen the price of their broadband service increase within the past year, often by hundreds of dollars. The survey found 63% of US adults paying for home internet
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Before there was high-speed internet in Santo Domingo Pueblo, a tribal community about 40 miles from Albuquerque, New Mexico, leaders would pass around a Verizon hotspot to help run their tribal programs. It was inconvenient, and only a limited amount of high-speed data was available. But without broadband access, there was no other choice. It wasn't until 2017 that the local library got high-speed internet, thanks to a tribally built and owned fiber-optic network paid for by community funds an
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-08-19 04:41:00
CNET recommends Xfinity as the best overall internet provider in Colorado. It offers a wide range of plans, solid reliability and broad coverage across the state, making it a dependable choice for most households. During a recent visit to Denver, I experienced some serious internet envy. Coming from New Mexico, where internet options are limited, Denver felt like a broadband dream. I stayed in an apartment powered by Google Fiber Webpass, and the speeds were blazing fast. Still, Google Fiber We
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-08-23 04:00:00
In early March, Karen Kama woke up early to hand out flyers in her neighborhood. She wanted people to know about a program at her local library in Reading, Pennsylvania, that helps people learn how to use the internet. Two out of every three residents in Reading are Hispanic, so Kama's flyers have one side in Spanish and one side in English. It was only one year ago that Kama started using the internet herself. She described for me a whole world opening up to her: using Google to translate con
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-08-23 08:00:00
When Wendyliz Martinez traveled from Pennsylvania to the Bronx to stay with her mom during the pandemic, she was looking for a way to balance childcare with her online graduate studies at Penn State. Instead, she found that she was often interrupted by glitches during Zoom meetings, stuck refreshing the same websites and crowded into a corner of her mom's one-bedroom apartment in the hope of getting a stronger Wi-Fi signal. Martinez could've chalked up her mom’s spotty cable internet to a numb
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In early March, Karen Kama woke up early to hand out flyers in her neighborhood. She wanted people to know about a program at her local library in Reading, Pennsylvania, that helps people learn how to use the internet. Two out of every three residents in Reading are Hispanic, so Kama's flyers have one side in Spanish and one side in English. It was only one year ago that Kama started using the internet herself. She described for me a whole world opening up to her: using Google to translate con
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There's a stark disconnect between our era of internet connectivity and a looming sense of detachment, separation and seclusion for some students in K-12 schools. On March 20, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to close the US Department of Education and return education oversight to state and local communities. A signed executive order will not lead to an immediate shutdown unless Congress approves. However, with this executive order in motion, it's only a matter of time before i
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-08-27 07:00:00
We live in a fast-evolving digital age, making a high-speed internet connection just as essential as running water and electricity. But a lack of affordable internet options perpetuates what is known as the broadband divide -- the gap that divides those who can or can't digitally connect in meaningful ways. A lesser-known discussion point around the broadband divide goes beyond a lack of digital connectivity. Lack of fast internet -- fiber specifically -- negatively affects home values, hurting
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-09-01 20:41:00
What's the best internet provider in Florida? Looking for the best internet provider in the Sunshine State? Our broadband experts have compiled the best broadband providers in Florida to help you choose the right one for your needs. From DSL to fixed wireless to fiber, Florida's range of broadband providers can vary dramatically in affordability and speed. The best overall internet service provider in Florida is AT&T Fiber, thanks to its affordable plans and fast speeds. The plans start at $55
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is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Fiber internet providers are worried they won’t see the funds promised under a Biden-era initiative that would bring reliable internet service to rural areas. Louisiana fiber internet provider Cajun Broadband was granted $33 million as part of the plan, but the “money isn’t flowing” and concerns are growing over whether the new administration will p
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What is the best internet provider in Richardson? Whether you’re looking to upgrade from your current internet provider or signing up for the first time, CNET has everything you need to know. As of right now, AT&T Fiber is the best internet provider overall for most households in Richardson. With symmetrical speeds and no data caps or monthly equipment costs, it’s a great choice for home internet in the city. The prices start at $55 and go up to $245 a month for the 5-gig plan. If AT&T Fiber is
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The director of the largest broadband program in US history bid farewell to his colleagues in a spirited email on March 16. Among other things, he warned that millions of rural Americans could get stuck with slow internet speeds if rules are changed to favor Elon Musk’s satellite internet company, Starlink. His farewell email to colleagues, first reported by ProPublica’s Craig Silverman in a Bluesky post, sounds the alarm on proposed changes to the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment progra
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After all that, it’s time for some policy talk. The Verge’s Lauren Feiner joins the show to explain the latest on the TikTok ban, the state of the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program, what is happening at the FTC, why Brendan Carr continues to be the way he is, the fight over AI copyright, and much more.
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What is the best internet provider in Ohio? Ohio is the proud home of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Pro Football Hall of Fame and some seriously fast internet options. The Buckeye State recently ranked 17th in Ookla Speedtest.net ranking of US states for home internet speeds. (Ookla is owned by the same parent company as CNET, Ziff Davis.) It's not quite the Roger Staubach of residential broadband, but it definitely holds its own in the broadband game. Spectrum takes the crown as Ohio's be
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Montana is a beautiful state, but it lacks good options for fast, reliable and affordable internet. It ranks at the 50th place in Ookla’s Speedtest data of the states (and Washington, D.C.), beating only Wyoming. Most city dwellers can still access decent broadband speeds. I fondly remember summers in Montana, fishing with my grandparents and watching deer stroll through the yard. My grandparents didn’t have internet at their home in Libby, but times have changed with fiber internet now availab
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