It's likely that you've encountered a string of letters known as "Mbps" a few times in life — either while looking into home or work internet options, or simply perusing the internet in general. But ...

Note: I've amended this post with corrective information, including this from our networking guru, George Ou. George,an actual engineer, points out: You cannot claim DOCSIS 3.0 is 160/120 down/up ...

This editorial article is underwritten by Verizon. Technical.ly is a free news resource thanks to financial partners like this Technical.ly Ecosystem Builder client. Do you really need 2,000 Mbps of ...

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It's no secret that shopping for internet is frustrating and confusing. Typically, we're just hunting for a good monthly price. But depending on what providers are available in your area and what kind ...

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If the majority of time you spend on a computer involves accessing the Internet, the speed of your computer probably isn't as important as the speed of your Internet connection. If you're not sure how ...

Whether you're working from home or at the office, reliable and fast internet is essential for everyday life. Typical modem speeds are measured in megabits per second and can range from 50 Mbps to ...