For the past several years, both Steve and Jim have been working in an environment where they felt like some form of backup for network access is mandatory. And, since customers can purchase both DSL ...

Looking for the best home internet? CNET staff break down what it's actually like using fiber, cable, DSL, satellite and 5G connections. Katie oversees coverage for home technology, broadband, heath, ...

Fiber and cable internet generally provide the fastest speeds, while 5G and fixed wireless are growing as flexible options. Fiber is ideal for heavy users like gamers and remote workers, while cable ...

DSL internet provides home Wi-Fi through existing copper phone lines, with speeds up to 115 Mbps. It remains a reliable and affordable option, especially in rural areas where fiber or cable are ...

Over in the WAN newsletter, Steve and Joanie have been discussing the idea of using cable modem access and DSL in the small office/home office environment for providing highly reliable service at a ...

In the not so distant past, accessing the Internet from work was an activity reserved only for those employees who had a pressing business need to do so. In many cases, these lucky few even accessed ...

Similar patterns prevailed in suburban and rural areas among respondents to the survey. In suburban markets, 5G again ranked first with 638, followed by fiber at 565, and 4G at 560–with DSL at 524 ...

You’ve got your DSL connection. You’re using an ISP-provided DSL bridge (aka DSL modem). Your LAN is routed through one computer that accesses the Internet with network address translation (NAT) or ...

WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court today ruled that cable companies do not have to provide rivals with access to their high-speed Internet lines, a victory for the cable and telephone industries that are ...