Most people use the word “Wi‑Fi” when they really mean “internet,” and that mix‑up quietly shapes how we shop for service, troubleshoot outages, and even argue with our providers. The real split is ...

While Wi-Fi and wireless internet are often conflated as the same thing, your Wi-Fi not working may not necessarily mean you have no internet. Here's why.

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 ...

★★★★☆ This router has a few tricks up its sleeve. It has an AT&T SIM card — but best of all, it didn’t come from AT&T. Photo: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac EZ Internet Solutions is a rural internet ...

If you live somewhere somewhat remote, beyond where cable and fiber optic companies consider it worth running service to, then your options for broadband internet service are fairly limited. At that ...

I've been involved in personal finance and property journalism for the past 20 years, editing websites and writing for national newspapers. My objective has always been to offer no-nonsense ...

The premise is simple: You’re already paying your wireless carrier for mobile data, so why not use the same company for your home internet, too, and potentially get a discount? If, like many other ...

Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, broadband, and moving. Prior to joining CNET, Joe led MyMove's moving coverage and reported on broadband policy, the digital divide, and ...

German networking brand Devolo has begun shipping its 5G router, announced in April 2025. The new router uses a nano SIM to access the Internet and includes a Wi-Fi 6 access point. The Devolo Wi-Fi 6 ...