Jim Rossman / TNS This week, a reader writes, "I’ve had AT&T internet service for quite some time and still have the original router and modem. Should I upgrade for security and performance reasons?

I'm in Mexico. It is extremely difficult dealing with the techies here as I dont speak Spanish and I have to use a third party - here is my problem. You might find is fascinating and also slightly ...

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 ...

I got a fiber connection installed yesterday by CenturyLink, and I would like to get my own router working with it instead of the one provided by them (for either $8 a month or $100 purchase). I have ...

Everyone needs internet to stay connected, but most people rely on technicians and their more tech-savvy friends and family to set things up. While there's no shame in that, having a basic ...

Your router’s fastest port is probably sitting unused.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you’re looking to cut down on your utility bills, investing in your own internet modem and router is ...

The decision of the Bonn-based regulatory authority for the telecommunications market is unambiguous: “The free choice of terminal equipment at the network termination point familiar from VDSL and ...