G home or cable internet? Compare real speeds, upload limits, reliability, gaming and security risks so you choose ...

Now is the perfect time to call your cable, internet or phone company to request a lower monthly bill. (Photo: Getty) Paying bills may be one of life’s most mundane and least fulfilling chores, but we ...

There are several kinds of internet technologies in use today, including satellite, DSL and fixed wireless, but none of them come close to cable and fiber when it comes to offering fast, reliable ...

ISPs connect consumers to the internet using technologies like DSL, cable, and fiber. Choice of ISP depends on location, needs, and the services offered. ISPs face challenges like infrastructure costs ...

ALBANY — Spectrum, the cable TV and broadband provider, is raising its rates. Starting with its next billing period, Spectrum will increase the cost of its internet service by $5 per month; its ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The FCC’s new broadband labels make it easier to compare internet plans, if you’re lucky enough to have options.

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 ...

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 ...

I have covered a wide range of personal finance topics for consumer publications including NerdWallet, Which? and Moneywise. From credit and banking to investing and mortgages, my aim is to simplify ...

Reliability matters when you watch a lot of live TV. An unexpected service outage can spoil your Super Bowl or TV-series ...