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Mobile Data Sucks

We talk about the power of high speed mobile data networks a lot. The idea of having broadband wherever we are is a great idea and one we all hope comes true. Unfortunately, in today’s market, mobile data simply sucks. When push comes to shove, the connection is lost, speeds drop to nearly nothing, and [...]

10 Gbps FiOS Coming To An ONT Near You

In the last year, we’ve seen several providers announce 100 Mbps downstream service to your home, even though 100 Mbps is only decent in Korea, with much fanfare. Pricing hovers around $100 a month for these speeds but usually you’ll need new hardware to support these upgrades. 100 Mbps sounds great today but who knows [...]

Alternatives to Cable TV

With the nightmare we call an economy affecting more and more people, it’s becoming very important to cut back. We need to save enough for the needs of today and any disasters tomorrow. Although you don’t want to, cutting cable TV can significantly reduce monthly spending. On a positive note though, cable can just as [...]

Fios -updated-

Verizon has recently announced that Fios, Verizon’s fiber optic network, will see an increase of speeds. This update is pretty significant considering Verizon is announcing extremely fast speeds compared to average American ISP’s. In a press release Verizon announced:
The 50/20 Mbps service will be available in New York and Virginia for $89.95, and [...]