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 ...

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.

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 ...

There are a number of reasons why a given region might have slow Internet. However, it almost always comes down to infrastructure and upkeep. Here are several states with the slowest average Internet ...

As we set out to build smarter homes, another part of our lives becomes reliant on the internet. From the dumb home devices we upgrade with a smart plug to the smart speakers that respond to our voice ...

We write a lot about fiber internet" target="_self at CNET. It's often touted as the "gold standard" of broadband by policymakers, experts and internet users alike ...

Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet offers a new path to combat poverty. By providing internet access, it can unlock ...

Having a fast and reliable internet connection is essential for almost everything you do on your Windows PC — from conference calls and streaming your favorite shows to gaming and simply browsing the ...