Sick of slow, expensive, or unreliable internet service? You probably are. Internet service providers (ISPs) came second to last in a study of customer satisfaction by industry in the US last year.

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 ...

How can you really know who on the internet is real and who is not? That is the basis of what is known as the dead internet theory, a "joke-cum-conspiracy that says if you're reading these words ...

Compare fiber vs. cable internet speeds, reliability, and costs to find the best network connection type for your needs. Learn the pros and cons in this guide. Key takeaways Fiber is faster, highly ...

Don't settle for sluggish Wi-Fi. Learn what internet speed tests mean and how to troubleshoot and fix common issues. Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, broadband, and ...

The internet is a global network of servers that moves and stores data using hardware, software, and protocols. Wi-Fi is a local wireless network that distributes the internet signal to devices in ...

This piece is part of a series on the great internet letdown. Read the rest of the series. When it comes to our experience of the internet, “the times, they are a-changin’”, as Bob Dylan would say.

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

“Splinternet” refers to the way the internet is being splintered – broken up, divided, separated, locked down, boxed up, or otherwise segmented. Whether for nation states or corporations, there’s ...

If you're frustrated with your internet service provider (ISP), live in a rural area or an area without many ISP options, 5G home internet may be an alternative. More and more mobile carriers are now ...