How can I make my Wi-Fi faster?

Start by making sure you have a good Wi-Fi signal. Most devices have a Wi-Fi icon in the corner of the screen that shows your signal strength. You can improve your Wi-Fi signal strength by moving closer to your router, minimizing Wi-Fi obstructions, and ensuring that you’re using the appropriate Wi-Fi frequency band. If you are struggling with your Wi-Fi coverage, here are the best ways to extend your W-Fi range, which can help your speed in more remote areas of your home.

How do I know if I need a new router?

Just because you have slow Wi-Fi doesn’t mean you need a new router. An easy way to find out if your router Wi-Fi is bottlenecking your connection is to simply bypass it.

How do I know if I need a faster internet plan?

Take an internet speed test on your Wi-Fi and compare the result to your internet plan’s max advertised speed. If your speeds are close to your plan’s advertised speeds but your still experience slow internet, you probably need a faster plan to meet your internet bandwidth needs.

Where should I put my Wi-Fi router?

You should place your router in a central and elevated location in your home. It’s best to avoid placing your router near Wi-Fi obstructing materials, like tile and water, and certain interfering election devices, such as microwaves. Learn more with our guide on choosing the best spot for your router.

Internet Speed Guides Archives

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Improve Your Wi-Fi Speed in 10 Simple Steps

by Kevin Parrish | Apr 23, 2024 | Internet Speed Guides

If your home network is acting sluggish, try these 10 simple steps to get faster Wi-Fi.

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What Is a Good Internet Speed for Gaming?

by Peter Christiansen | Apr 18, 2024 | Brand Guides, Gaming, Internet Speed Guides

You don’t need a lot of speed to play games online or stream games to your devices. We examine what games and their associated networks require from an internet connection and explain how some external factors can disrupt your gameplay.

Mbps vs. Gbps: Do You Need Gigabit Internet?

by Kevin Parrish | Apr 18, 2024 | FAQ, Gaming, Internet Speed Guides

Gigabit internet is a connection with speeds between 940–1,000 Mbps. But do you really need a connection that fast? We list the benefits of a gigabit connection and every plan with gigabit speeds and faster so you can decide.

The Best Web Browsers of 2024

by Kevin Parrish | Apr 17, 2024 | FAQ, Internet Speed Guides, Streaming Guides

You need a web browser to surf the World Wide Web, but which one is the best? We ran the most popular web browsers through a series of tests to see which one is the fastest on Windows and MacOS.

How Much Internet Speed Do You Need for YouTube?

by Peter Christiansen | Apr 10, 2024 | Internet Speed Guides, Streaming Guides

It is possible to watch YouTube on very slow internet connections, even with download speeds below...

The Fastest Internet Providers in 2023

by Peter Holslin | Apr 5, 2024 | Brand Guides, Featured, Internet Speed Guides

The Internet Service Providers with the fastest high speed internet plans in the nation.

The Best Ethernet Cables of 2024

by Kevin Parrish | Mar 22, 2024 | Equipment Guides, Gaming, Internet Speed Guides

Ethernet cables are a major part of your home network. You need at least one to connect your router to your modem or fiber ONT. We list the best Ethernet cables available today so you can safeguard your speeds against possible wired slowdowns.

The Best Internet for Gaming in 2024

by Kevin Parrish | Mar 6, 2024 | Gaming, Internet Speed Guides

You can play games online using any land-based internet service without much issue. But gamers demand the best because lag is simply unacceptable, so we dig deep to list the best internet providers based on their tested latency.

Xfinity Was Hyping 10G Internet In 2023. But What Was It and How Could You Get It?

by Austin Aguirre | Feb 23, 2024 | Internet Speed Guides, Technology

Xfinity’s 10G network will deliver fiber-like speeds to internet customers in 2023.

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What Is a Good Download and Upload Speed?

by Peter Christiansen | Feb 22, 2024 | FAQ, Internet Speed Guides

What actually counts as “good internet?” Know what speeds you have and what the right speed is for you with our helpful speed guide.

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Best Internet Providers for Business 2024

by Kevin Parrish | Feb 2, 2024 | Brand Guides, Internet Speed Guides

What’s the best internet service for your business? We take a look at the top major business internet providers and list their current plan lineups so that you can make a well-informed decision.

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The Fastest ISP in the Northwest: Ziply Fiber

by Austin Aguirre | Jan 23, 2024 | Brand Guides, Internet Speed Guides

A regional fiber internet provider is outpacing the cable ISP giants in the Northwest

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