Alex's Internet Story
Hi, I am Alex. Today we are going to talk about why faster internet can change your home life. As someone who relies on fiber internet to power me through my workday, I know the importance of having faster internet for my home. I have had fiber internet for about 5 years now; I cannot be more pleased with my internet. Previously, I relied on cable internet that well was not always reliable. Making the switch to a faster internet not only helped me with buffering, slow upload and downloads speeds, but my overall internet performance. With multiple devices in my house, having internet to keep up with the demand is essential.
After 2020, I have working exclusively from home meaning having faster internet was the only option. Not to mention, wanting to stream my favorite shows and gaming on the internet with multiple devices going at the same time. I was having to stop the internet so I could prioritize specific devices. But not anymore, all my devices can seamlessly connect being able to do want they need without any buffering, devices fatigue, or slowdowns.
With fiber internet from Mainstream Fiber, I know that my internet will be an issue throughout the day. My video calling for meeting are clear, quality for perfect, performance, and speed is off the charts compared to my previous cable internet connection. So why suffer with internet that does not keep up with your busy life, switch to fiber internet, and say goodbye to slowdowns, slow upload and downloads speeds, and buffering happens when you need your internet to be reliable.
Get the Most Out of Internet
Many households rely on multiple devices for work, school, streaming, and smart home technology so why have slower internet that cannot keep up.
Let's explore some upgrade fiber internet plans that may help with your slow internet issues you may be experiencing. A simple speed test may help to determine what up speed option would be best for your specific needs for internet.
Take our speed test
Why take a speed? A speed test help to determine how much internet is available for your devices. Most devices rely on internet speeds that are available to keep up with the demand on the network. For the most part, 300 mbps, 500 mbps or 1000 mbps may be required for your internet speeds.
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Understanding Internet Speed
Internet speed, measured in Megabits per second (Mbps), dictates how fast data like a 4K Netflix movie reaches your devices. While basic tasks like Spotify only require 1 Mbps, high-quality 4K streaming demands at least 25 Mbps. It’s important to distinguish speed from bandwidth: if speed is how fast data travels, bandwidth is the total capacity your household shares.
For example, two simultaneous 4K streams require a minimum of 50 Mbps. To ensure a buffer-free experience, always calculate your needs based on your peak number of connected devices.
You May Have More Devices Than You Think
It is easy to underestimate how many devices are using your home internet connection. Many of us switch from cellular service to home Wi-Fi when using our cellphones in our house. You may also have multiple laptops, smart TVs, smart speakers, smart thermostats, video doorbells, gaming consoles, and tablets. All those devices share the same bandwidth when they connect to the internet.
According to the research firm Parks Associates, 41 percent of U.S. internet households have a smart home device; the average home has seven of them. And that is likely to increase over the next several years.
Upload Speeds Matter Too
It is easy to underestimate how many devices are using your home internet connection. Many of us switch from cellular service to home Wi-Fi when using our cellphones in our house. You may also have multiple laptops, smart TVs, smart speakers, smart thermostats, video doorbells, gaming consoles, and tablets. All those devices share the same bandwidth when they connect to the internet.
According to the research firm Parks Associates, 41 percent of U.S. internet households have a smart home device; the average home has seven of them. And that is likely to increase over the next several years.
While download speeds determine how fast you receive content, upload speeds are crucial for sending data. Standard cable and DSL plans often provide asymmetrical speeds, where the upload is only a fraction of the download. This can result in choppy Zoom calls or slow YouTube uploads even if your streaming works perfectly. For the best experience, look for fiber services that offer "synchronous" speeds, providing the same high performance for both downloading and uploading.
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The Simple Solution
If your household does a mix of the above on multiple devices, the simplest way to ensure a frustration-free experience is to upgrade to a higher-tier speed like 300 Mbps, 500 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps.
Call to Upgrade, our helpful team members will be happy to assist, please contact (844) 635-1849.