internet providers

Consumer Reports has published a ranking of the 10 best fiber internet providers for 2026, drawing attention to which companies are delivering the most reliable high-speed service. The list is being picked up by outlets including Quartz, giving households shopping for faster broadband a consumer-tested comparison of the leading fiber options this year.

An airline WiFi speed test has ranked carriers by the speed of their inflight internet access, producing a list of the fastest providers. The ranking gives travellers a comparison point when choosing flights with reliable connectivity, as more passengers expect to work and stream in the air.

Rightfiber has completed the acquisition of Fastwre Broadband, a broadband provider based in Nebraska. The deal consolidates internet service operations in the state under Rightfiber's ownership. Details on the transaction value and how Fastwre's customers will be affected have not been released, but the move signals continued consolidation in the regional broadband market as providers compete to expand fiber and high-speed coverage.