Ok, this should be a general question, but why exactly do we have to pay ISP's for internet access? What exactly do the ISP's connect to so that they have to charge us a fee? I guess what i am asking ...

Your internet service provider (ISP) brings the internet into your home through a modem. A router then converts that signal into Wi-Fi, allowing phones, laptops, TVs and other devices to connect ...

If your ISP is down, one of the simplest options is to use your mobile network instead. For many of us, our mobile network is ...

If your internet suddenly slows down in the middle of a Netflix marathon, you might be dealing with ISP throttling. And yes, this can still happen, even with net neutrality regulations back in effect.