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U.S. ISPs purposely allowing their networks to bog down so they can charge customers more $$$ to upgrade? Serious charges, but at least a few people think this is really happening. More - Do U.S. Internet Providers Purposely Slow Down Their Networks?

READERS RESPOND: "ACS Alaska bloooows"
"Worst Internet competition? Kenai, Alaska is bad... . When i called ACSALASKA (worst telecommunications company ever) to try to upgrade to 1 mbps, they told me too many people have broadband and one of my neighbors would have to die for me to pick up his spot. Alaska: If you like fish and hate Internet, come on up."

Introduction to Internet and Network Data Plans

Configuring the networking options on your Internet device is one essential step toward getting online. In most cases you will also need to sign up for an Internet data plan.

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The term Internet of Things (often abbreviated IoT) was coined more than ten years ago by industry researchers but has emerged into mainstream public view only more recently. Some claim the Internet of Things will completely transform how computer networks are used for the next 10 or 100 years, while others believe IoT is hype that won't much impact the daily lives of most people.

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The term mobile broadband refers to high-speed wireless Internet connections and services designed to be used from arbitrary locations.



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