Some internet companies charge high prices simply because rural households have few alternatives. Customers may endure slow speeds, annual price increases, equipment rentals, data limits, and repeated “promotional” rates that eventually disappear. Starlink provides internet through satellites instead of telephone, cable, or fiber lines. It can be a valuable alternative for rural homes where traditional […]

You do not need cable, satellite, streaming subscriptions—or even an internet connection—to watch local television. A one-time antenna purchase can provide free over-the-air television, often called OTA TV. Depending on where you live and the strength of nearby broadcast signals, you may receive major networks such as ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS, and additional local […]

Cable and satellite television can cost well over $100 every month. For older adults living on a fixed income, replacing that bill with a Roku and free streaming services could save hundreds—or even thousands—over time. A Roku connects to your television and uses your internet connection to stream programs. After purchasing the device, Roku itself […]

Save Thousands by Switching to Ooma Are you still paying $40, $50, or even more every month for a traditional home phone? That bill can take a painful bite out of a fixed income. Ooma lets you use your existing home phone through an internet connection. Its Basic plan has no monthly service charge, although […]