David Anders is a senior writer for CNET covering broadband providers, smart home devices and security products. Prior to joining CNET, David built his industry expertise writing for the broadband ...

Figuring out which high-speed internet plan to sign up for can be surprisingly daunting when you’re faced with three different types of internet connection: DSL, cable and fiber optic.

But when it comes to cable versus fiber internet, there's no question that fiber is the superior technology. Fiber-optic lines can deliver faster download and symmetrical upload speeds using the ...