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 ...

After a decade of testing PCs, routers, and home networks, I know what causes slow speeds and how to optimize your internet.

Ookla released its first Speedtest Connectivity Report for 2024. It names AT&T Fiber as the country's fastest fixed internet service provider. Trey Paul was a CNET senior editor covering broadband.

It is nearly impossible to live without the internet today. According to Statista, over 5.56 billion people around the world use the internet daily. Even airplanes now offer in-flight internet at ...

High-speed internet in 2025 is defined by download speeds of at least 100 Mbps, with some fiber plans reaching 8 Gbps. Top providers like Google Fiber and AT&T offer symmetrical fiber speeds, while ...

Check your incoming Internet before fooling with your network. There are simple steps you can take to speed up your Wi-Fi network. To get the most from your network, you'll need to fine-tune its ...

Troubleshooting slow internet on a fast computer by optimizing Wi-Fi performance, checking network equipment, and identifying common connectivity issues. Pixabay, Bru-nO Internet speed problems can be ...

There are two native ways to perform an Internet speed test from the Taskbar in Windows 11: Perform an Internet speed test using the Taskbar system tray Test Internet speed using the Quick Settings.