Choosing the right Wi-Fi band can make a big difference in your internet connection. Here’s what you need to know. Trisha Jandoc is a writer at CNET, covering broadband, emerging technology, digital ...

Trisha Jandoc is a writer at CNET, covering broadband, emerging technology, digital equity, and consumer reviews. Originally from the Philippines and based in New York City, she holds a bachelor's ...

The internet is a global network of servers that moves and stores data using hardware, software, and protocols. Wi-Fi is a local wireless network that distributes the internet signal to devices in ...

Reliable home Wi-Fi is essential in 2025, but the right plan depends on where you live, your budget and how your household connects. Providers and connection types vary widely, which is why we’ve ...

The State of Wisconsin plans to keep collecting its Internet access tax, despite a federal law designed to require the state to drop the tax in 2006. On January 25 officials with the Wisconsin ...

Need faster wireless internet? Wi-Fi 7 promises dizzying speed boosts and smoother connections. Here’s a rundown of the tech behind it—and the gear that can help you upgrade today. I’m a managing ...

Test your internet speed with the best free apps for 2026. Compare top options for Wi-Fi, mobile data, latency, test history, ...

It's pretty common that people mix up Wi-Fi and wireless internet because they both feel like the same thing. However, Wi-Fi and wireless internet are two different technologies. Wireless internet ...

Connected Nation’s 2022 Report on School Connectivity notes that one-third of school districts–23.5 million students–still need improved access to the internet and digital learning. Without access to ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of experience in the home space and 10 years of editing experience. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over ...