Xfinity will let you rent a modem when you sign up for its Internet service, but you do have the option of using a third-party modem instead. Here's how.

Your ISP wants you to upgrade to a gigabit plan for gaming. Here’s a fact they won’t mention in the sales pitch: most online games use less bandwidth than a Spotify stream. That lag you’re blaming ...

Don't settle for sluggish Wi-Fi. Learn what internet speed tests mean and how to troubleshoot and fix common issues. Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, broadband, and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Anshel Sag is an industry analyst covering XR, 5G, mobile and PCs. T-Mobile sent me the Linkport IK511 5G modem when the company ...

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Every home is connected nowadays, which requires having access to the internet. This is through an Internet Service Provider (ISP), along with a subscription plan that unlocks monthly access. You can ...

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While WiFi has been around since 1997, the favored method of connecting computers to the internet has been via wired connection because of its reliability.