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 ...

Most people who grew up in the age of technology are heavily reliant on internet connectivity as it affords them the ability to conduct various tasks online, whether out of necessity or purely for ...

Internet speed is more important than it's ever been before. Our entertainment is increasingly dominated by massive files, like video games that take up dozens of gigabytes and 4K movies. The ...

Research from Google found that website bounce rates increase by as much as 31% from one-second to three-second load times. In my experience, page load times are one of the most consistent technical ...

Bandwidth and latency are often confused, but they aren't the same thing. Though both can impact the speed and quality of your home internet experience. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers ...

Learn different ways to conduct a VoIP speed test at no cost, plus our best tips for making the most of your results. VoIP speed tests measure critical metrics (e.g., latency, jitter, packet loss, and ...