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 ...

Samuel has spent years writing about mobile carriers and their networks following a stint working as a technician in a carrier phone store. Whether it's helping people avoid 36-month payment plans, or ...

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 ...

If you want to run a signal to a stationary device, such as a desktop computer, an Ethernet cable is a top choice. We list ...

Choosing the best internet provider involves balancing speed, price, reliability, and availability. Top national providers for 2025 include GFiber, AT&T, and Verizon 5G, each with distinct strengths.

Whether you're shopping for internet service or trying to decipher how a router works, we've got you covered with some of the top industry terms. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and ...

At home, I've got a D-Link cable modem running into a Linksys BEFSR41(I think that's the number. It's the standard 4 port router) router. It's been plugging away fine for atleast 2 years. Recently, ...

Anyone who used the internet in the 1980s or 1990s vividly remembers the signature dial-up sound that meant a computer was connecting to the internet. That’s because in the early days of the web, ...