Fiber and 5G internet have different advantages; here's what you need to know about each, and how to pick the best option for your home.

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Verizon's 5G and T-Mobile are now experiencing a lock on its rivalry, especially as both companies offer the almost DIY home broadband connections that rely on wireless network power. The devices both ...

There are different modes of internet access, and here at CNET, we've encountered every type of internet connection out there. Our experts can tell you firsthand the difference the connection type you ...

Carriers are fully in the swing of deploying their 5G networks, with AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile all having now rolled out nationwide networks using a combination of Sub-6 and mmWave spectrum. That’s ...

Though it took longer than anticipated, fifth-generation wireless technology — more commonly called 5G — is now available throughout the U.S., as are devices designed to take advantage of the faster ...

5G and 5 GHz Wi-Fi are wireless Internet connectivity devices. These two have similar names, similar techniques but different attributes. The 5G stands for the fifth generation of the cellular phone ...

There are two areas when rolling out broadband that present issues: The most remote and the most dense areas. For the remote areas, the argument is based purely on economics, but for built-up areas ...

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