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 ...

The largest companies include Xfinity, Spectrum, Cox, Optimum, Mediacom, and WOW!, each with unique coverage areas, fees, and plan options. This guide compares the top cable internet providers, ...

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 ...

The cable broadband provider -- available to customers across 19 states (and Washington, DC) -- scored top marks in Ookla's Speedtest Intelligence report. Trey Paul was a CNET senior editor covering ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Dr. Nafeesah Allen is a multilingual communications strategist and global real estate investor with nearly 15 years of experience. She began writing about home improvement and design over four years ...

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 ...