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The State of American Broadband in 2026: Faster, But Still Unequal
Twenty-seven years after DSLBroadband.com launched, American internet is faster, more competitive, and still deeply unequal. Here's where we are in 2026.
How AI Is Driving the Next Bandwidth Revolution
From cloud AI workloads to edge computing and smart home devices, artificial intelligence is reshaping bandwidth demands across the internet. Here's what it means for broadband.
T-Mobile Launches 5G Home Internet Nationwide at $50/Month — No Contract, No Caps
T-Mobile's 5G Home Internet is now available to over 30 million households. At $50/month with no data caps and no contract, it's the first real wireless challenger to cable broadband.
Internet Usage Is Up 40% Since March — How ISPs Are Handling the Strain
Five months into a pandemic that sent America home to work and stream, broadband networks are handling unprecedented demand. Here's what the data shows — and where cracks are appearing.
T-Mobile + Sprint: The Merger Is Approved — Meet the New T-Mobile
After nearly two years of regulatory scrutiny, the T-Mobile-Sprint merger is officially approved. Here's what the DOJ conditions mean, what Dish Network gets, and what happens next for 5G home internet.
5G Home Internet: Separating Hype from Reality
Verizon just launched 5G Home in select cities, promising gigabit wireless speeds. But how does it actually perform, and is it a real alternative to cable and fiber?
T-Mobile and Sprint Make It Official: A $26 Billion Bet on 5G
T-Mobile and Sprint have announced a $26.5 billion merger that would create the third-largest wireless carrier in the US. Here's what the combined spectrum holdings mean — and whether your internet bill is going up.
T-Mobile and Sprint Are Talking Merger Again — And 5G Is the Reason
T-Mobile and Sprint are restarting merger talks valued at $26 billion. The companies say 5G buildout requires the combination. Critics worry about the death of wireless competition.
AT&T Launches DirecTV Now: The Cable Bundle Goes Online
AT&T's new $35/month streaming TV service throws 100+ channels over your broadband connection. The zero-rating controversy is already brewing. What speeds do you need?
Comcast-TWC Merger Is Dead: How Consumer Outrage Killed a $45B Deal
Comcast officially withdrew its bid to acquire Time Warner Cable after the FCC and DOJ signaled rejection. Nearly 800,000 public comments helped kill the deal.
Comcast Wants to Buy Time Warner Cable for $45 Billion — This Should Worry You
The two largest cable companies in America want to merge, creating a broadband giant serving 30 million homes. Antitrust concerns are immediate and serious.
Google Fiber Announcement Could Change Everything
Google just announced 1 Gbps fiber internet for Kansas City at $70 per month. Here's why this matters for the entire broadband industry — and for your future internet bill.
Netflix Is Eating Your Bandwidth — And ISPs Are Furious
Netflix now accounts for more than 20% of all U.S. internet traffic during peak hours. Comcast's 250GB cap suddenly matters, and the bandwidth cap debate is about to get ugly.
iPhone 3G Arrives: Real Mobile Broadband in Your Pocket
Apple's iPhone 3G brings 3G speeds up to 1.5 Mbps, drops the price to $199, and launches the App Store. AT&T's network is about to get hammered.
The iPhone Just Launched — And It's Going to Change How We Think About Internet
Apple's iPhone runs on poky EDGE speeds, but the mobile browser experience is so far ahead of anything else that it might just redefine what we expect from mobile internet.
SBC Buys AT&T for $16 Billion — The Baby Bell Grows Up
SBC Communications is acquiring AT&T for $16 billion and taking the AT&T name. The Baby Bell that was spun off from Ma Bell in 1984 is now buying its old parent.
Broadband Crosses 50% of American Online Households
For the first time, more than half of American homes with internet access use broadband. Here's who has it, who doesn't, and why the gap matters.
Broadband vs Dial-Up: The Numbers Are Finally Shifting
FCC data shows broadband has crossed 20 million U.S. subscribers, but dial-up still dominates with over 60% of online households. The tipping point is approaching.
The Dot-Com Bust Hits Broadband: What Happens Now?
The internet economy is cratering, Excite@Home is circling the drain, and broadband expansion plans are getting shelved. Is the broadband revolution stalling out?
AOL Hits 22 Million Subscribers — But How Long Can Dial-Up Last?
America Online reaches 22 million subscribers and dominates the internet landscape — but broadband is knocking on the door.