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Consumers Urged to Check Internet Speeds Amid Rising Costs

11/2/2025

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An analysis urges U.S. consumers to test internet speeds regularly to verify they receive the service they pay for.
The analysis notes that 63% of adults experienced an average $195 increase in internet bills over the past year.
T-Mobile's 5G Home Internet offers a no-installation-fee, flat-rate alternative to traditional broadband, although it may not match fiber's consistency.

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Story summary

An analysis urges U.S. consumers to test internet speeds regularly to verify they receive the service they pay for.
The analysis notes that 63% of adults experienced an average $195 increase in internet bills over the past year.
T-Mobile's 5G Home Internet offers a no-installation-fee, flat-rate alternative to traditional broadband, although it may not match fiber's consistency.