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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

If there's anything I've learned about internet in the past year I've been reviewing internet providers, it's that fast speeds are actually not the most important part of a good internet plan. Most of ...

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

There are several kinds of internet technologies in use today, including satellite, DSL and fixed wireless, but none of them come close to cable and fiber when it comes to offering fast, reliable ...

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 ...

NETGEAR, Inc. has launched the Nighthawk DOCSIS 3.1 high-speed Internet cable modem (CM3000), designed to support the latest DOCSIS 3.1 cable internet speeds with mid/high-split technology. This modem ...