How much internet speed do you need?
Take our free quiz to see how much internet speed is right for you:
What is a good internet speed?
Internet speed | How fast is this? | What you can do |
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0–5 Mbps | Very slow | Send emails, search on Google, stream video in SD on one device |
5–40 Mbps | Slow to moderate | Stream video in HD on three or four devices, play online games |
40–100 Mbps | Moderate to fast | Stream easily on multiple devices in HD or 4K, download big files quickly, run several smart devices |
100–500 Mbps | Very fast | Stream in 4K on more than five devices simultaneously, download massive files quickly, host a livestream |
500–1,000+ Mbps | Extremely fast | Stream in 4K on 10+ devices, run 10+ smart-home devices at a time, do basically anything on lots of devices |
1,200–5,000 Mbps | Faster than you need | Operate a bitcoin-mining farm with two dozen computers, watch Frozen in 4K on 100 devices at the same time |
About our Rise Broadband internet speed test
The Rise Broadband internet speed measures three things:
Download speed: The speed at which your device pulls data from the internet. Usually measured in Mbps or Gbps.
Upload speed: The speed at which your device sends data to the internet. Usually measured in Mbps or Gbps.
Latency (Ping): The time (measured in milliseconds) it takes for a signal to travel from your device to an internet server and back. Lower latency means your connection has a better response time for activities like gaming and livestreams.
How does the Rise Broadband internet speed test work?
Our speed test connects to a nearby server and sends test data over this connection. By comparing how long it takes data to travel over your connection, the test can analyze it. This measures the speed of your home’s internet connection, although if you’re connecting to the test over your Wi-Fi network, the test will also be measuring the speed of your router and home Wi-Fi, which can give a different result. It’s a good idea to physically plug your device into your router before running a speed test to get the best results.
Rise Broadband internet speed FAQ
How fast are Rise Broadband internet speeds?
Rise Broadband offers only two speeds: 25 Mbps and 50 Mbps. This is enough for most online activities, including streaming, though the main factor there will be data usage. Fortunately for Netflix fans, Rise offers versions of both its plans with unlimited data.
How do I get faster internet?
Rise Broadband offers speeds only up to 50 Mbps. If you want a faster speed, your best bet is to go with a different internet provider with wired connections like cable or DSL. If you don’t have wired options in your area, some satellite services like Viasat and Starlink offer higher download speeds, but they’re significantly more expensive.
Run a search with your zip code below to see what kinds of speeds you can get in your area.
Is wireless better than fiber and DSL?
Wireless connections are generally much slower than most fiber and cable plans, and they’re usually a bit slower than DSL. Wireless also has other drawbacks like low data caps and instability.
Wireless connections are good choices for rural areas without a lot of infrastructure and underserved areas that fall through the cracks of other providers’ networks. In these areas, wireless internet offers a low-cost, low-latency alternative to satellite internet.