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Are you getting the internet speed you’re paying for? Should you blame a slow connection on your Wi-Fi router or internet provider? Can your internet handle things like online gaming or livestreaming?

Ookla released its first Speedtest Connectivity Report for 2024. It names AT&T Fiber as the country's fastest fixed internet service provider. Trey Paul was a CNET senior editor covering broadband.

Trey Paul was a CNET senior editor covering broadband. His 20+ years of experience as a writer and editor include time at the broadband marketplace Allconnect, as well as working with clients like ...