Many people can’t be bothered with turning on basic wireless LAN security at home. But even if you aren’t transmitting data that requires confidentiality, you might be opening yourself up to theft of ...

In June, the Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced how it has allocated funding to all 50 states, Washington, DC, and five territories to ...

The number of broadband DSL subscribers in the U.S. jumped 13% in the first quarter of 2004, growing by 1.2 million customers to a new high of 10.6 million, according to figures released earlier this ...

Looking for the best home internet? CNET staff break down what it's actually like using fiber, cable, DSL, satellite and 5G connections. Katie oversees coverage for home technology, broadband, heath, ...

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 ...

Rise Broadband is an internet service provider offering fiber-optic and fixed wireless connections across 16 states. The company serves both rural and urban areas, with fiber plans ranging from 300 ...

AT&T is capping the monthly bandwidth use of new DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) users in Reno, Nevada, to try out a system for easing the impact of heavy network users. In a trial that began Nov. 1, ...

It seems that I’m not the only one having problems with VoIP over DSL in this small corner of New Hampshire. Things have gotten somewhat better as I continue to pilot a Computerworld corporate VoIP ...

A new MCI satellite broadband service, aimed at companies with branches in areas where DSL (digital subscriber line) service is not available, will be commercially available in March, the company ...

Whether you're shopping for internet service or trying to decipher how a router works, we've got you covered with some of the top industry terms. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and ...