There are some drawbacks I've noticed when using my phone as a mobile hotspot, especially under heavier workloads.

Trisha Jandoc was an associate writer at CNET covering broadband and everything related to home internet. She graduated from St. John's University with a bachelor's degree in journalism and a focus on ...

What exactly is Wi-Fi and if I have it on my phone, what does that mean for using my phone any differently? Good question. Fair question. One that deserves an answer. If you’re at a cocktail party ...

Gone are the days when communication relied on bulky desk phones and copper wires. In fact, for many young people, traditional landlines have become relics of the past. After all, the ability to make ...

A mobile network outage, like the one Verizon customers experienced on Wednesday, could leave you stranded without one of your most critical lines of access to the world for hours if you're reliant ...

There's a lot that modern smartphones can do. Sure, the selection of pre-installed apps lets you make phone calls, send text messages, and capture high-resolution images, but it is the ever-expanding ...

Samuel has spent years writing about mobile carriers and their networks following a stint working as a technician in a carrier phone store. Whether it's helping people avoid 36-month payment plans, or ...

I have Verizon FiOS for my home Internet service that I use along with an Eero and Eero Beacon for wifi. The Eero is downstairs at one end of the house where the ONT is located, and the Beacon is in ...

There are different modes of internet access, and here at CNET, we've encountered every type of internet connection out there. Our experts can tell you firsthand the difference the connection type you ...