The internet is a global network of servers that moves and stores data using hardware, software, and protocols. Wi-Fi is a local wireless network that distributes the internet signal to devices in ...

Unlimited data isn't always unlimited, even if it says so on the label. Here's everything you should know to avoid surprise fees and find a broadband plan that truly fits your needs. Dhruv Bhutani ...

With personal data increasingly becoming a commodity, concerns over privacy and data security are more relevant than ever. The advent of digital tools and services has made it easier for data brokers ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Despite ongoing efforts from state leaders, approximately one million Ohioans lack access to high-speed internet. DOGE canceled $23 million intended to help them. In November ...

As an independent journalist, I travel a fair bit, and often work from remote locations. This means I often have to use a personal hotspot or a slow, metered connection and that forces me to limit ...

Have you ever wondered how an email sent from New York arrives in Sydney in mere seconds, or how you can video chat with someone on the other side of the globe with barely a hint of delay? Behind ...

From data centers to AI to 5G internet, how we use the internet has a much bigger effect on our Earth than we might imagine. Cierra was an associate writer for CNET's broadband team, covering all ...