When it comes to internet service in rural areas, the service quality has always suffered, mostly because of lower population counts and lack of infrastructure given the difficult terrain. In rural ...

National providers like Spectrum, T-Mobile, Starlink, and Hughesnet offer cable, 5G, and satellite solutions. Regional providers such as Frontier, AT&T, Rise Broadband, and Ziply Fiber are expanding ...

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 ...

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 ...