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Is the US Paying More for Internet?

When it comes to Internet service, consumers in the United States pay a much higher cost than other countries. The problem is that despite the astronomical rates, the service is much slower in the US than what can be found internationally. However, some small towns are looking to bring about a change.

All About Pay TV Services

Because people have complained that cable services forces them to buy channels that they don't watch, reform has been requested and initiated. In response, many have proposed pay-tv services to keep customers happy. Here are some ways that pay-tv services will change the way we view television today. 

 

Transition From Video Onto the Internet

 

FCC Suspends Reviews of AT&T-DirecTV, Comcast-TWC Mergers

For the past few years, the battle for control of the Internet in the United States has been waging furiously. The two hottest issues are net neutrality, which seems to be breathing its last breaths, and the move by the giant providers like Comcast, Time Warner, AT&T and DirectTV to merge, giving themselves monopoly-like area control of many markets. In late October, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a ruling that temporarily halts the offensive, suspending the intended 180 day review window of the mergers. 

 

The Beginning

 

AT&T Proposes Compromise for Net Neutrality

The Internet has been a topic of much debate throughout this past year. Activists wishing to keep the principle of net neutrality are facing off with the country's biggest Internet providers, companies that want to charge certain websites a fee for faster loading services. Amid the debates, AT&T has concocted a proposed solution to appease both parties.

 

Proposing a Net Neutrality Compromise

 

HBO Announces Standalone Streaming Service

No more stealing your friend’s HBO GO password, no more illegally downloading the latest Game of Thrones episodes -  it’s finally happening! 

 

Top Tips For Buying A Home

Buying a new home can be tough. Luckily, here are some tips to help you get that new home with relatively little stress.

NFL and DirecTV Announce Extension of ‘Sunday Ticket’ Deal

The NFL Sunday Ticket is here to stay for DirecTV subscribers! The National Football League announced Wednesday that it has extended its agreement with DirecTV for eight more years.

Top Websites Join “Internet Slowdown Day”

If you’ve visited websites like Netflix, Reddit, or Etsy this morning, you may have found a strategically placed spinning icon mimicking a slow- loading site. These widgets are a part of today’s Internet Slowdown Day - a digital protest supporting net neutrality. 

Apple Introduces iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus

Today, Apple unveiled the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. The highly anticipated introduction was held at a venue typically reserved for very significant product unveilings (like the iMac) and featured CEO Tim Cook himself. According to Cook, Apple is “launching the biggest advancement in the history of iPhone” with these new devices.

So, what exactly are these great new iPhones? Let’s take a look:

Versions: Two iPhones were revealed - the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus. 

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