Discover differences between fiber, cable, 5G, DSL and satellite internet to select the best connection type for your home and needs.

A major U.S. broadband provider is cutting more than a thousand corporate jobs, reflecting the intense pressure on traditional cable companies. On October 21, 2025, Charter Communications, the nation’s second-largest internet provider,

See how Xfinity, Spectrum, Cox, Optimum, WOW!, Mediacom and Sparklight compare on speeds, pricing, and data caps in 2025.

Fiber uses fiber-optic lines that transmit data at the speed of light, whereas cable uses coaxial cables, which are traditionally used for TV service. Fiber typically offers faster upload and download speeds, but it's a newer technology and less widely ...

The past decade has seen about half of Massachusetts' cable TV users unsubscribe. But that doesn't seem to bother the biggest cable providers.

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 internet. Nobody likes slow, inconsistent internet.

In the face of new and increasing competition, Service Electric — the Wyoming Valley’s first cable TV and internet provider — continues to grow and invest in the community.

Massachusetts saw about a million households end cable subscriptions since 2015. Where does your community stand?