Fiber vs cable internet: What's the difference, and is it worth switching?

Fiber internet offers several advantages over traditional cable, from symmetrical speeds to lower latency. Here's what those ...
USA Today

Fiber internet vs. cable internet: Key differences in speed, cost and availability

Fiber uses fiber-optic lines that transmit data at the speed of light, whereas cable uses coaxial cables, which are traditionally used for TV service. Fiber typically offers faster upload and download ...
Wired

Routers, Modems, and Why Knowing the Difference Is Crucial

To get internet access in your home, you need both a modem and a router. They aren't interchangeable, and they serve two very different functions. If you think of your home as an island, the modem is ...
USA Today

Modem vs. router: What’s the difference?

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 ...
Geeky Gadgets

NETGEAR Nighthawk DOCSIS 3.1 high-speed cable modem

NETGEAR, Inc. has launched the Nighthawk DOCSIS 3.1 high-speed Internet cable modem (CM3000), designed to support the latest DOCSIS 3.1 cable internet speeds with mid/high-split technology. This modem ...