Don’t pay for Gig Internet if you don’t have devices to support Gig Internet

Don't pay for Gig Internet if you don't have devices to support Gig Internet

One of the most common questions I get from family and friends regarding their Gigabit internet speed, or lack thereof, is; Alex, why am I not anywhere near Gig speed when paying for Gig Internet (insert ISP name here)? Estimated reading time: 4 minutes I answer their question with a question of mine; What devices … Read more

Satellite Internet connections in rural areas are booming, but rural consumers still pay more and get less than urban counterparts

Satellite connections have exploded in rural regions, but city dwellers still pay less for faster internet connections than their rural counterparts. Trade Commission telecoms commissioner Tristan Gilbertson said that while options for rural consumers have increased, there was still a difference in cost and data speed between urban and rural areas. If you live in … Read more

SAG-AFTRA Strike: Negotiations Piled Over AI, Streaming Revenue Sharing, Pay Raises & More

Fran Drescher and Duncan Crabtree-Ireland at the SAG-AFTRA Press Conference at SAG-AFTRA Plaza on July 13, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.

Michael Buckner for Variety SAG-AFTRA and the major studios remain at odds over a dizzying array of issues, as film and TV actors attended pickets on Friday for the first time since 1980. According to sources on both sides, the biggest sticking point is unions’ demand for 2% of the revenue generated by streaming shows. … Read more