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The best Wi-Fi 7 router for most people is the TP-Link Archer BE550, which earned our Editors’ Choice badge for its combination of value and performance. It checked every box on paper and delivered results in our lab tests that made the most of all the technical upgrades Wi-Fi 7 introduced. It’s also incredibly affordable. At $177, it was nearly $100 cheaper than any other tri-band Wi-Fi 7 router we tested, and it outperformed models that cost more than three times as much.  If you're looking for pure speed, the Netgear Nighthawk RS700S earned our CNET Lab Award for the fastest Wi-Fi 7 router,

Among all the internet connection types we've tested -- we've tried them all -- fiber internet always comes out on top. According to a new CNET survey, 42% of US adults experienced inconsistent internet speeds and connectivity; fiber internet handles such scenarios with ease. And when it comes to which is the very best, CNET's pick for the best fiber internet service provider in the country is AT&T Fiber. That's thanks to its consistency, high customer satisfaction ratings and fast symmetrical speeds. AT&T Fiber is a crowd-pleaser and consistently gets top marks in customer satisfaction survey

Fiber-optic internet sends data as light signals via thin glass wires either straight to the home, known as FTTH, or to an access point just outside the home, commonly referred to as fiber to the node or fiber to the curb. The technology allows for higher bandwidth and faster data transmission than any other connection type and has the unique capability of delivering symmetrical or near-symmetrical download and upload speeds. Fiber internet uses a different type of modem than DSL or the DOCSIS equipment used for cable. In fact, fiber technically doesn't use a modem at all but an optical networ

Your internet speeds, reliability and overall experience don't depend solely on your internet provider. The technology your ISP uses to run service to your home makes a big difference in what speeds you get. Here's why fiber internet stands out as the leading connection type: Speed, upload and download. Fiber internet is the fastest internet connection type with speeds up to 1,000Mbps and higher available from nearly every fiber ISP. The technology also has the added benefit of delivering symmetrical (or nearly symmetrical) upload speeds. Upload speeds are more important than you think, so fas