When the FCC scrapped net neutrality legislation in 2017, many media outlets and analysts warned that it was only a matter of time until a company took advantage of the situation to create a so-called “fast lane” or an optimized internet connection. And today’s the day it finally happened.First reported by Brian Crecente at Variety, an American ISP called Cox is introducing a new package for subscribers called Cox Elite Gamer that will offer 34% less lag, 55% fewer ping spikes and 45% less jitter for its subscribers who play PC games like Fortnite, Overwatch and Apex Legends. We compare the best antivirus software in 2019As well as the best internet security suitesHere's how to delete your social media accountsThe service, which is only available only for Cox subscribers in the state of Arizona for the next three months for a trial run, works by giving anyone who subscribes to it an “optimized path” to a game’s server using a white-labeled … [Read more...] about Cox launches first gaming-optimized internet service, and it’s worrying
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The best home internet service providers near me in March 2019
Deciding between the best home internet providers can be a daunting task, especially when you have to consider so many different options. Let us help make your decision easier by providing a list of the best home internet services in your area. We've created a comparison chart with all the different major factors such as speed, bundle options, price, and coverage to help you find the best internet service that's tailored to your needs. All you need to do is enter your zip code below and choose which speed you'd prefer, and you'll be able to compare the top internet providers in your area. You'll also be able to select bundle options which include phone and TV that you can bundle with your internet service.If you're still unsure on what internet provider you need, we've answered some common questions below to help you out. Whether you're uncertain on what speed you need, interested in fiber internet or want information on bundled plans, we've got you covered below with our guide to … [Read more...] about The best home internet service providers near me in March 2019
T-Mobile begins piloting in-home LTE internet service
T-Mobile on Thursday announced that it's launching an invitation only pilot that will test in-home LTE Internet service in rural and underserved markets. The carrier said the goal is to connect up to 50,000 homes this year using fixed unlimited wireless service over LTE and ultimately disrupt the home broadband market. The Next IT Transformation What you need to know before implementing edge computing These are the questions your firm should ask before going down the route of edge analytics and processing. Read More The LTE service will reach speeds of around 50 Mbps with no data caps, T-Mobile said, and will cost $50 per month when customers enroll in auto pay. The program is invitation only and limited to specific areas because of spectrum capacity constraints, but T-Mobile said that, if approved, its pending merger with Sprint will expand the scale and capacity of its network into the 5G realm by 2024."Today, consumers typically pay around $80 per month for wired in-home … [Read more...] about T-Mobile begins piloting in-home LTE internet service
AT&T Fiber brings gigabit internet service to 12 more cities
AT&T is making good on plans to bring its AT&T Fiber to more cities.The company said fiber is now in 12 additional cities, Wednesday. This brings the count up to 10 million locations spread across 84 metro areas in the US. AT&T intends to hit 14 million locations by mid-2019."We have millions of miles of fiber and this expansion furthers our lead as the largest provider of fiber across the 21 states where we offer home internet service," according to the blogpost. AT&T first said it would be launching AT&T Fiber to these areas in 2016.The cities are: Amarillo, TexasBeaumont, TexasBowling Green, KentuckyFlorence, South CarolinaGainesville, FloridaHattiesburg, MississippiLake Charles, LouisianaNortheast Mississippi Panama City, FloridaPensacola, FloridaTopeka, KansasWaco, Texas … [Read more...] about AT&T Fiber brings gigabit internet service to 12 more cities
AT&T’s TV and internet service is down in Texas because of a fire
AT&T customers around the US are experiencing service outages after a fire in one of the telecom company’s facilities in the Dallas area. The company’s customer service account has been responding to customers’ complaints but hasn’t yet offered a timeline for a fix. The blanket statement just references the fire. Service appears to have been down for hours and is affecting AT&T U-verse, which provides internet and TV. Cell phone service isn’t affected. Although most of the complaints seem to be coming from Texas, Down Detector suggests that service might be down in other parts of the US, too, like Seattle and Portland. An AT&T spokesperson says these are unrelated, however. Damage caused by a fire at one of our facilities may be affecting internet services for some of our customers in the Dallas area. We are working to restore service as quickly as possible.^JonR— ATTCares (@ATTCares) October 15, 2018 … [Read more...] about AT&T’s TV and internet service is down in Texas because of a fire