Testing your internet connection’s performance is even more important with millions of extra workers working from home. You don’t need any extra software—a web ...

Before making a switch in broadband plans, you might want to take a free online speed test to get an idea of how fast your current connection is. But keep in mind that the tests can vary greatly. The ...

I'm paying for fast internet, so why does it feel like I'm stuck in the dial-up days? If your internet connection's crawling for no good reason, there's a good chance it's being throttled—and there ...

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Websites seem sluggish and downloads take forever. It’s frustrating – especially when you’re paying for high-speed internet. First, make sure it's not just you. When I'm unsure if slow speeds or ...

A few speed tests over a week revealed an unexpected problem.

Marguerite Reardon started as a CNET News reporter in 2004, covering cellphone services, broadband, citywide Wi-Fi, the Net neutrality debate and the consolidation of the phone companies. The Federal ...

The cable broadband giant -- available to millions of customers across 41 states -- held the top spot in Ookla's latest speed test report. Trey Paul was a CNET senior editor covering broadband. His ...

The FCC is embarking on a project to determine actual broadband speeds and see if broadband providers are actually delivering what they advertise. As the FCC sets out to expand and modernize broadband ...

Australia's broadband may be better than you think -- according to a survey of over 50,000 users in the country, the average connection speed is now around 5.5Mbps. The results, discovered by ZDNet ...

Are you getting the internet speed you’re paying for? Should you blame a slow connection on your Wi-Fi router or internet provider? Can your internet handle things like online gaming or livestreaming?