After a decade testing PCs, routers, and networks, I know what really slows things down - and how to optimize your connection.

We do almost everything online, from shopping to gaming to binge-watching our favorite shows. And internet speeds determine how fast we do all that. Speed is calculated in megabits per second (Mbps or ...

This test performed over 25% higher than the test that was done last October and the bandwidth increased by over 35%. Even if this does eventually hit the commercial market it’s going to be a long way ...

A slow internet is super annoying. A spinning circle appears during your favorite Netflix show. Your game turns sluggish. What you're experiencing is internet "throttling" -- when your internet ...

Shopping for internet service can feel overwhelming when you’re faced with dozens of plans, speeds and pricing options. Every provider promises fast and reliable service, but figuring out what you ...

Power users reach for a connection test whenever their ping goes over 25 milliseconds. So it’s a good thing they won’t have to reach very far, at least if the latest feature of Windows 11 makes it to ...

PENNSYLVANIA, USA — The federal government is trying to expand internet access to everyone in the country with a program called Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD). Pennsylvania was awarded ...

Starlink is nearly twice as fast as any other in-flight Wi-Fi option, according to the latest report by the speed test site Ookla. (Disclaimer: Ookla is owned by the same parent company as CNET, Ziff ...

PENNSYLVANIA, USA — The federal government is trying to expand internet access to everyone in the country with a program called Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD). Pennsylvania was awarded ...

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 ...