You know the drill. It's time to shop for home internet, but you only have one or two options, and you're not sure how to decide which one is better. You've heard the woes from friends who signed up ...

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 ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Few things are more infuriating than negotiating a bill with your cable provider. And what makes it even worse is that for many people, said cable provider is your only option for ...

Prepaid home internet allows you to pay in advance for flexible, no-contract service that can be started or stopped at any time. Major providers like Xfinity, Cox, and Metro by T-Mobile offer prepaid ...

The ACP is no longer active, but there are still options for low-cost internet service. CNET shares top picks for each state to help you stay connected. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers ...

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 ...