Fiber uses fiber-optic lines that transmit data at the speed of light, whereas cable uses coaxial cables, which are traditionally used for TV service. Fiber typically offers faster upload and download ...

Cierra was an associate writer for CNET's broadband team, covering all things home internet. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a master's degree. Cierra is ...

Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, broadband, and moving. Prior to joining CNET, Joe led MyMove's moving coverage and reported on broadband policy, the digital divide, and ...

The largest companies include Xfinity, Spectrum, Cox, Optimum, Mediacom, and WOW!, each with unique coverage areas, fees, and plan options. This guide compares the top cable internet providers, ...

What's the best cable internet provider? Besides satellite internet, cable internet offers some of the widest coverage among all internet connection types. But what about performance, pricing and ...

If you're wondering why your internet connection isn't up to par, you might want to take a look at your cables. Here's ...

Before you blame your Wi-Fi, check your walls. With the right adapters, an existing wired connection can make boosting internet speed surprisingly easy.

New customers who sign up for a 3-month cellular plan can save big on both their phone and home internet bills.

It’s been a few months since I started using Starlink for home internet. And apart from some minor flaws and complaints—like weak upload speeds and the occasional global service outage—I have to admit ...