Fiber-to-the-curb, fiber-to-the-basement, fiber-to-the-home—there are a number of options for using fiber in last-mile access networks. But not every fiber-to-the-X is created equal. Ars looks at the ...

Cierra was an associate writer for CNET's broadband team, covering all things home internet. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a master's degree. Cierra is ...

There are several kinds of internet technologies in use today, including satellite, DSL and fixed wireless, but none of them come close to cable and fiber when it comes to offering fast, reliable ...