Fiber internet is more modern than cable, but the older technology still works well for today's connection needs.

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Learn how to check what speeds your Ethernet cable is running at, and what might be going wrong if this is lower than you ...

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 ...