The one Starlink perk that gives it an edge over traditional internet

Cable and fiber often win on performance, yet Starlink offers a distinct benefit that could matter more depending on how and ...

What would happen if the internet went down?

It’s impossible to turn off the entire internet, but it’s still a good idea to be prepared for online services to be ...

The Internet’s undersea backbone is slipping into the danger zone

On the other side of the world, the captain of the Chinese-owned ship Hong Tai was convicted by a court in Taiwan of severing an undersea telecommunications cable in February 2025 ...

Internet speeds vs. bandwidth: What's the difference?

Internet speed is only one part of the equation of how your home network performs. You also must understand how bandwidth plays into it.

Internet For All? Realizing The Potential Of Next-Gen Satellites

Low-Earth-orbit satellite networks and direct-to-device services offer a promising solution by bypassing ground-based ...

You may be able to fire your internet provider for a cheaper, better option

Americans usually rely on cable or fiber for their at-home internet. But there's a third option that many will find attractive.

Scammers are waiting to swindle new internet users. How do we protect them?

The global internet continues to welcome first-time users – and many of them have little experience with the kind of confidence tricks scammers use against them.

Fiber vs cable internet: What's the difference, and is it worth switching?

Fiber internet offers several advantages over traditional cable, from symmetrical speeds to lower latency. Here's what those ...