T-Mobile 5G Home Internet can be an effective replacement for traditional cable and fiber ISPs. However, because T-Mobile’s Home Internet relies on cellular signals rather than wiring into your home, ...

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Linksys's Velop line of mesh routers is a home Wi-Fi solution that is easy to set up and maintain and which has performed well over weeks of testing. The system's app-based configuration and remote ...

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CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. A dual-band, AC1200 router, Vilo doesn't support Wi-Fi 6, ...

Compare mesh Wi-Fi vs traditional routers in 2026 for coverage, speed, latency, and device handling in large homes and smart networks.

Unlock to see our ratings and compare products side by side The router throughput (speed) of the communications is measured very near the router in an "open space" hallway. For our test, it was 8 feet ...