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Sparklight’s $40 Gig Becomes a $95 Bill in Month 13 — and the Plan That Looks Overpriced Quietly Wins
Sparklight internet verified at a live address: 1 Gig $40 for 12 months then $95, while 300 and 600 Mbps carry 36-month locks. The reverse ladder, explained.
Xfinity vs Verizon: Data Caps, Speeds and Who Actually Wins in 2026
Xfinity vs Verizon, in short: Verizon Fios wins if you upload a lot or want a price lock, because fiber is symmetrical and Verizon adve...
Starlink Internet Plans & Prices 2026: Every Tier, Kit and Fee (vs Amazon Leo)
Starlink internet plans, prices and 2026 availability — Residential, Roam, Aviation, Maritime and Direct-to-Cell. LEO satellite, unlimited data, no contract.
Cable One Buys All of Vyve Broadband: What It Means for Customers
Cable One is acquiring the remaining 55% of Mega Broadband Investments, parent of Vyve Broadband, for about $475–495M. Expected to close October 1, 2026.
EchoStar Sells $40B in Spectrum to AT&T and SpaceX: What It Means for Boost Customers
The FCC approved EchoStar’s ~$40B spectrum sale to AT&T and SpaceX in May 2026. Boost Mobile keeps running via an AT&T MVNO — here is what actually changes for customers.
GFiber + Astound Merger: Alphabet Sells Majority Stake to Stonepeak
Alphabet is selling a majority stake in GFiber to Stonepeak, merging it with Astound Broadband into a ~7.1M-location independent provider. Announced March 11, 2026; expected to close Q4 2026.
Telecom Consolidation Tracker: Every Major 2026 Merger and What It Means for Your Bill
A running tracker of telecom consolidation in 2026 - Verizon-Frontier, AT&T-Lumen, T-Mobile, EchoStar and Charter-Cox - with what each deal actually changes for customers.
AT&T Buys Quantum Fiber: What Changes for Quantum & CenturyLink Customers
AT&T closed its $5.75B purchase of Lumen’s consumer fiber business on February 2, 2026. Quantum Fiber customers are now AT&T — but copper DSL customers stayed with Lumen.
Internet Price Increases in 2026: The Running Tracker (AT&T, Spectrum & More)
Internet price increase 2026: AT&T rebuilt its fiber lineup, Spectrum raised rates in July, and three promos expire within days. See what you pay after the promo.
Best Xfinity Internet Plans 2026: Pricing, Speeds & Review
Compare Xfinity internet plans for 2026 — pricing, speeds, the new 5-year price guarantee, and whether Xfinity is worth it versus fiber.