After a decade testing PCs, routers, and home networks, I know what causes slow speeds and can help you optimize your internet connection.

Internet speed tests aren't just for people who obsess over their internet speeds. When my friends or parents are experiencing an inevitable home internet slowdown, I recommend always starting with a ...

Are you getting the internet speed you’re paying for? Should you blame a slow connection on your Wi-Fi router or internet provider? Can your internet handle things like online gaming or livestreaming?

It's easy to check your internet speed quickly or over time with a few simple steps. Learning how to check your internet speed can come in handy if you want to make sure you’re getting your money’s ...

The Federal Communications Commission has launched an app that allows consumers to test broadband speed to check the accuracy of their provider's mobile coverage range. The Mobile Speed Test app, ...

Having fast, reliable home internet is essential these days for work, school, streaming and browsing. But understanding how much speed you need, or even what "internet speed" even means, can be a ...

Don't automatically sign up for your ISP's fastest tier. Follow our simple tips to find the perfect balance of throughput and ...

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 ...

The cable broadband provider -- available to customers across 19 states (and Washington, DC) -- scored top marks in Ookla's Speedtest Intelligence report. Trey Paul was a CNET senior editor covering ...

Having a stable and reliable internet connection is important, especially with so much of our lives relying on the online world. But there's a lot that goes into choosing a home internet service, like ...

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 ...