Hong Kong ranked No. 2 globally in terms of peak connection speeds in the second quarter of 2015, according to a report released last month. With peak speeds of 94.8 megabits per second (Mbps),the ...

Faster, clearer, sharper, cheaper – a team of five Polytechnic University researchers have developed a new optical communications software that boasts the fastest connection speeds recorded to date ...

Akamai, a content delivery network (CDN) service provider, has recently released its Q1 2016 State of the Internet Report, providing a view into today's online trends. On a global basis, the average ...

Fiber and cable internet generally provide the fastest speeds, while 5G and fixed wireless are growing as flexible options. Fiber is ideal for heavy users like gamers and remote workers, while cable ...

Trey Paul was a CNET senior editor covering broadband. His 20+ years of experience as a writer and editor include time at the broadband marketplace Allconnect, as well as working with clients like ...

There's been a lot of talk about internet speed lately. From various company taglines -- "Don't take slow for an answer" -- to the latest news about Japan's internet data transmission record, it's all ...

We do almost everything online, from shopping to gaming to binge-watching our favorite shows. And internet speeds determine how fast we do all that. Speed is calculated in megabits per second (Mbps or ...

Cierra is 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 ...