The technology your ISP uses to send internet to your home makes a difference in speed, reliability, availability and more. There are different modes of internet access, and here at CNET, we've ...

Broadband refers to various high-capacity technologies that transmit data, voice, and video across long distances and at high ...

Your router is likely the bottleneck, not your internet plan. If your wired speeds are faster than your Wi-Fi, or performance ...

Let's face it. We rely heavily on the internet. You could be working from home, going to school, streaming or gaming -- we need the internet. However, our internet isn't always reliable. In fact, a ...

It is nearly impossible to live without the internet today. According to Statista, over 5.56 billion people around the world use the internet daily. Even airplanes now offer in-flight internet at ...

Fiber and cable internet generally provide the fastest speeds, while 5G and fixed wireless are growing as flexible options. Fiber is ideal for heavy users like gamers and remote workers, while cable ...

If you're planning to stream a high-stakes NFL game or the latest blockbuster, relying on a standard Wi-Fi connection is a rookie mistake. No one wants to hear their neighbors cheering a touchdown ...

When the internet goes out, the rational thing to do is unplug the router and wait 30 seconds. In most cases, that can fix the issue. It's a lot tougher when your internet is constantly slow because ...

A slow Ethernet connection is frustrating, especially if you switched to wired specifically for speed. But these fixes are ...

Bandwidth and latency are often confused, but they aren't the same thing. Though both can impact the speed and quality of your home internet experience. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers ...

For many users, Starlink has been a game-changer in providing high-speed internet to rural and underserved areas. However, some users may experience slow or unstable connections, which can be ...