In the early days of home internet, a phone line was the key to accessing the world wide web. A lot has changed since then, and many homeowners and internet providers have left the landline behind in ...

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 ...

If you're struggling with the cost of internet, you might be able to find assistance to lower your monthly internet bill. Some internet service providers (ISPs) offer low-cost internet to qualifying ...

Anyone who used the internet in the 1980s or 1990s vividly remembers the signature dial-up sound that meant a computer was connecting to the internet. That’s because in the early days of the web, ...

Many families in low-income households are now eligible to get a $30 per month discount on their internet bills. Federal 'Get Internet' discount: How low-income families can apply for $30 off each ...

The federal government has spent $12.82 billion in the last three years helping low-income households pay for internet service. Almost a quarter of it has gone to one company. Charter Communications ...

I have covered a wide range of personal finance topics for consumer publications including NerdWallet, Which? and Moneywise. From credit and banking to investing and mortgages, my aim is to simplify ...