We’ve evaluated new modems from Arris and Netgear and updated our internet provider tables; our current pick stands. Chances are, your cable internet provider charges you a hefty modem-rental ...

Here’s how it works. The best cable modems give you full control over your home network but they can also save you a ton of money over time. Just like when you upgrade to one of the best Wi-Fi ...

Most ISPs charge between $10 and $15 monthly for equipment -- you should be able to see the fee on your ISP's broadband ...

What are those DOCSIS numbers and what do they mean for your cable internet? Here's what to know and why you should rely on DOCSIS 3.1 for now.

You need a good modem to be able to connect to the internet. Modems are usually either Cable or DSL types. A Cable type modem directly connects to standard television cables and sends and receives ...

The spectrum analyzer feature is a crucial component of cable modems to help take advantage of the wide piece of spectrum that is available to them on the cable lines. With some of them it’s ...

Trey Paul is 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 ...

Nothing really makes sense in this homage to ’90s cable thrillers, but that’s sort of the point.

Cable modems back in the 80s — maybe someone did have a time machine? Unfortunately, the NABU network failed. Not due to the PC’s hardware, but because the cable system back then was not ...

Cable modems typically connect to a computer or router via Ethernet; however, some cable modems connect to one computer via USB. In addition, the cable modem is often combined with the router (see ...