This is an age-old cable that is still widely in use, especially for cable and internet. Don't expect that to last forever, though. Fiber is the biggest threat to the traditional copper cable.All that ...

History was unmade last year, as engineers began the massive project of ripping the first-ever transoceanic fiber-optic cable from the ocean floor. Just don’t mention sharks.

Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, broadband, and moving. Prior to joining CNET, Joe led MyMove's moving coverage and reported on broadband policy, the digital divide, and ...

Optimum has an extensive cable internet network and has invested heavily in its fiber infrastructure, making its fiber internet the fastest available in many locations. The company operates in 21 ...

Consumers win: Internet prices dropped 3.1% in May amid fierce competition between cable and mobile providers. Wireless surges: T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T gained 3.7 million fixed-wireless ...

Meta is said to be planning a fiber-optic subsea internet cable that will span the world and could cost north of $10 billion. The project, which was originally reported by subsea cable expert Sunil ...

U.S. households collectively spend $164 billion per year on cable and internet services. The average household pays about $1,063 annually, or $121 per month. Some cities, including Milwaukee and ...

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 ...