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 ...

If your internet suddenly slows down in the middle of a Netflix marathon, you might be dealing with ISP throttling. And yes, this can still happen, even with net neutrality regulations back in effect.

In today’s digital age, a high-speed, reliable internet connection isn’t just a luxury — it’s a necessity. Whether you’re working from home or streaming your favourite shows, you need a connection ...

Wi-Fi 7 is very fast, but it still doesn't behave like a wired connection.

The internet can be a vast, confusing place. It's helpful to know some of the technical terms your broadband provider may use when trying to upsell you a faster speed plan. Likewise, if your Wi-Fi ...

And I was starting to feel unfulfilled by the stuff coming out of Google’s labs. Its senior policy director, Richard Whitt, says that they’re cooking up software that’ll tell you if your ISP is ...

Explore how phones switch between Wi‑Fi, 5G, and cellular, how handover works, and what really happens behind every internet ...