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

If CenturyLink’s fiber tier is available at your address, then it's worth a shot, but if you only have its DSL offerings, we recommend Cox. CNET has all the details you need before making a decision.

There's a lot to like on either side, but the winner may come down to whether or not fiber is available in your area. Spectrum is the second-largest cable internet provider in the US, next to Xfinity, ...

High-speed cable internet has transformed from a luxury item to a must-have utility for today’s households. Even if you’ve “cut the cord” to eliminate cable television, you still need high-speed ...

CR members knock many of the biggest internet service providers, such as Cox, Optimum, Spectrum, and Xfinity. But some smaller ISPs earn top scores.

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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 ...