I find myself in need of a cable modem, now that AT&T has seen fit to downgrade my speed and raise rates. I'm getting 100 Mbps service, but I'm not sure what features are worth paying for now. DOCSIS ...

Is your cable modem dead? You're not alone. Nearly a million subscribers to Excite@Home's cable-modem service (which is sold by companies such as AT&T Broadband and Comcast) lost their high-speed ...

When you sign a contract with an internet provider, they'll typically send you a modem and a router in the mail. But which is which? And how are they different? A modem and a router work in tandem ...

I can't decide if the internet connection at home is due to something on their end, or is due to my cable modem. The past few days the internet connection has been nonfunctional or very poor. I've ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you get Internet service from your cable company, you’ve probably noticed it’s not cheap, and it’s ...

Q: I’m getting a new high-speed Internet service and don’t know if I should rent or buy the cable modem and router. A: There are pros and cons to both sides of the buy-versus-rent question and there ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The vast majority of Americans today have access to the internet. If you live in a big city, you probably have the option to choose between a ...

Each month, when your Comcast bill comes due, many of you pay a monthly fee for the device that provides internet access in your homes. Rental for what’s known as the Xfinity Gateway typically runs ...