Trey Paul

2 days ago | cnet.com | Trey Paul

Apartment buildings are notorious for crowded Wi-Fi signals. There are a mass of devices demanding airspace simultaneously, along with heavy beams and metal obstructions -- not to mention that if your Wi-Fi router isn't centrally located, the strength of your signal may be spilling into your neighbor's space. Working from home, trying to stream your favorite show, and gaming are all activities that, while essential to a lot of us, are difficult to maintain without a strong Wi-Fi signal.

3 days ago | cnet.com | Trey Paul

Reliable internet service doesn't come cheap. The average internet bill in America is about $78 a month -- and according to a recent CNET survey, Americans paid $195 more on their internet bill in 2024 than they had the previous year. Your internet bill can quickly add up, especially if your plan comes with regular price increases (which many do). While some internet providers are cheaper than others, you can still expect to pay a pretty penny for high-speed internet.

2 weeks ago | cnet.com | Trey Paul

Why You Can Trust CNET Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. How we test ISPs Home Home Internet The end of the Affordable Connectivity Program means households have fewer options for affordable internet. But Lifeline might be able to help. Trey Paul Senior Editor Trey Paul is a CNET senior editor covering broadband.

3 weeks ago | cnet.com | Trey Paul

AT&T is one of only a few internet providers offering customers three different internet connection types: 5G home internet, DSL and fiber internet. With over 28 million customers plus the distinction of being named the nation's fastest ISP, according to Ookla data from the second half of 2024, AT&T is a popular home internet option. (Disclosure: Ookla is owned by the same parent company as CNET, Ziff Davis.)But how do AT&T's different internet services measure up?

1 month ago | cnet.com | Trey Paul

Why You Can Trust CNET Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. How we test routers Home Home Internet It's never too early to start thinking about your next cookout or outdoor movie night. CNET examines how to extend Wi-Fi outdoors. Trey Paul Senior Editor Trey Paul is a CNET senior editor covering broadband.