Cierra is an associate writer for CNET's broadband team, covering all things home internet. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a master's degree. Cierra is ...

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?

It's not cheap to get high-speed internet, so if you're paying top dollar for top speeds, you should ensure you're getting your money's worth. Although the advertised speeds may be coming into your ...