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 ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

David covered broadband providers, smart home devices and security products. Knowing the cost per Mbps of a plan can help you distinguish between a decent internet deal or a service that is just plain ...

Barbara has written professionally for more than two decades. In the past five years, she has specialized in creating real estate and home improvement content. Besides writing for Forbes Home, she ...

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 ...

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 ...