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 ...

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 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 ...

AT&T vs. Spectrum: Which is better for your home? AT&T and Spectrum are two of the nation's largest home internet providers, but which is better? If fiber services are available at your location, CNET ...

More Americans have access to ultra-fast internet than ever before. According to a recent report by the Fiber Broadband Association, 11.8 million more homes in the U.S. were wired for fiber in 2025, ...

Broadcom Inc., Charter Communications Inc. and Comcast Corp. today announced plans to develop new chips for delivering cable internet. Cable TV companies distribute video content to subscribers’ homes ...