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 ...

Your network really is only as strong as its weakest link, and cables are included ...

High-speed internet in 2025 is defined by download speeds of at least 100 Mbps, with some fiber plans reaching 8 Gbps. Top providers like Google Fiber and AT&T offer symmetrical fiber speeds, while ...

This is an age-old cable that is still widely in use, especially for cable and internet. Don't expect that to last forever, though. Fiber is the biggest threat to the traditional copper cable.All that ...

Cable giant Charter Communications, under the brand Spectrum, is unveiling new pricing and customer service changes meant to prove its commitment to reliability. The changes come as cable providers ...

Xfinity Internet will have multi-gigabit capabilities for download and upload speeds. This could be a game-changer for remote workers and avid gamers. Trey Paul was a CNET senior editor covering ...

You can use Google's search engine-based speed test to find our how fast your internet is. Kittichai Boonpong;EyeEm/Getty Images If you're looking to change your internet provider, or are considering ...

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 ...

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 ...

A damaged Ethernet cable dropped my speeds to 100 Mbps, and here's how I found it ...