Cable is the most available type of wired internet and a reliable choice for getting online. These are CNET's top cable ...

A device used to connect one or more computers to a cable company's Internet service. The same coaxial cable coming into the house or office also provides TV and voice over IP (VoIP) service.

Internet access from the cable TV companies. The coaxial cable coming into the home or building is split into one line for the cable modem and another line for the TV set-top box. See cable modem.

Cable internet uses coaxial lines to deliver speeds up to 1,000 Mbps (1 GB), with prices that average from $40–$60/mo. Cable is widely available in urban and suburban areas, but residents in ...