From multigigabit fiber to plug-and-play 5G, we break down the pros, cons and costs of every major broadband technology.

We write a lot about fiber internet at CNET. It’s often touted as the “gold standard” of broadband by policymakers, experts and internet users alike. The Fiber Broadband Association estimates that a ...

Want to be a happier internet customer? Get rid of the cables. A new survey from J.D. Power found that customer satisfaction has skyrocketed for fixed wireless internet providers, surpassing even ...

Find out everything you need to know about fiber internet, how it compares with other services and whether it’s available in your area.

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 ...

I’ve been a network administrator and work from home, so I should have known better. But there I was — working my rump off on deadline — when my AT&T Internet Fiber connection went down. That was the ...