I use Verizon DSL. I use the modem they supplied to me, and my NIC is a Realtek RTL8029. Now, this is random, so I'll explain it my best... <P>Let's say I'm reading a very long thread on Ars, or I ...

After years of covering the best internet options for cities across the country (and building jealousy of Idaho Falls, Idaho's internet) I've become an expert at sifting through all the options. I ...

Brightspeed's fiber plans offer decent speeds of up to 2 gigabits for select areas, unlimited data and no contracts. Plus, Brightspeed has a limited-time offer where fiber customers can get free ...

Easy Internet Now (EIN) is a prepaid internet provider offering fiber and DSL connections across 21 states. The service is contract-free and does not require credit checks or data caps, making it a ...

Having fast, reliable home internet is essential these days for work, school, streaming and browsing. But understanding how much speed you need, or even what "internet speed" even means, can be a ...

Telephone companies captured market share from cable operators in the delivery of advanced high-speed Internet service in the last six months of 2002, according to a report issued by the Federal ...

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 ...

I ordered DSL from Verizon 2 days ago (at about 6 pm).<BR><BR>About 15 minutes ago, the UPS guy showed up with the modem. <BR><BR>I am online now. This was <i>by-far</i> the most painless network ...