Upgrading your connection to the world shouldn't disrupt everything in yours. But still, many internet users would rather stay with their current providers than change. In fact, 43 percent of them avoid switching for the hassle alone.

That means nearly half of internet users could be missing out on broadband innovations like fiber internet, which has the bandwidth and speed to power dozens of connected devices and transform households. And it shouldn’t be that way.

Access to high-speed broadband internet enriches your life and allows you to stay connected to friends, family and the world. It keeps you working and your kids learning. But high-speed fiber internet is even more valuable than you may know.

You know what people love? Convenience. And we prove it every day.

According to the National Retail Federation, convenience is a huge priority for consumers. More than half of us admit we’re more willing to consider a purchase when it’s convenient, and 66 percent of us pay for delivery services like Amazon Prime and Instacart.

Remember the excitement you felt when you hooked up your first WiFi router? The freedom of being able to move around your home while still connected to the internet sure was nice, even with that baller 56k modem.

You’ve moved on, though. DSL happened, then cable internet came onto the scene. Now you’re hearing about Gigabit fiber internet, and you can’t believe how fast it is—only, there’s something that could hold you back from REALLY experiencing the velocity of 1,000 Mbps.

Family time over the holidays is always better with some spirited gaming. These days, though, you’re just as likely to play games online or on a console than a board game. Here are some fun suggestions for making a festive holiday.

The galaxy of smart home devices available today can help you cook a ham, warm your home, keep your family secure and entertain the in-laws and littles visiting over the holidays. But they also make great gifts for all the family and friends in your life.