Do you have the need for speed while shopping around for the best possible home internet packages? If so, you’ve likely stumbled upon quite a few tempting deals along the way from a variety of providers. However, there is more to these “offers” than meets the eye; sometimes, what might be disguised as an unbeatable deal will sacrifice the upload and download speeds you require to use the service as intended.
These sorts of barriers can negatively impact the user experience, and the last thing we want is for you to regret choosing a specific package! It’s part of why the home internet options we have available, including DSL and high-speed wireless along with cable, are ideal for folks with a wide variety of use cases. Today, to help you decide which one is best for your needs, let’s highlight some important factors to consider when choosing from available home internet speeds.
How Much do You Download?
Stream movies and TV shows in glorious 4K on Apple TV+ or another similar service? What about your favourite Spotify or high-fidelity Tidal playlists? And then, when it comes to gaming, we can’t forget that most titles released come with massive day-one patches and regular updates that need to be downloaded to your PC or console – usually, these are in the 40 to 80 GB range. That’s a lot of data, and not having adequate download speeds can cripple the user experience.
It’s not only about your monthly cap – we offer unlimited data, for instance – but rather the Mbps. This is the measurement of how quickly your connection can download data, so lower speeds are not ideal for more intensive use cases. On the other hand, if you need home internet for only basic use – social media messaging, email, and general browsing – then the lowest-priced packages will work just fine for your needs.
How Much Do You Upload?
Internet speeds involve how quickly you can receive data and how fast it can be sent. If you have Google Nest cameras on your home network that hog a lot of bandwidth (due to the fact that they’re constantly uploading video and audio data), then lower upload speeds will make them less reliable. The same goes for work-from-home scenarios when you’re on Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Google Meet video calls throughout the day; even if you have zippy download speeds and can see and hear everyone else just fine, they may not have the same experience from your feed if your upload speeds are insufficient!
How Many People Are Going to be Online?
Are you living on your own? Or do you share your internet service with a spouse or a larger household? The more devices using the network wirelessly, the more strain it will place on the download capabilities, which can result in throttling if your speeds are inadequate for the needs of the users at home. Try to find out how your entire household uses the internet and gauge your decision accordingly. You may be able to find the perfect package for everyone’s needs and use cases at a great price, avoiding overspending on higher speeds that you won’t fully utilize!
What’s Essential, and What’s Nice to Have?
If you’re trying to find stable, reliable home internet at the best price possible, there’s nothing wrong with getting the most out of the most affordable packages. In these circumstances, such as when you’re on a limited budget, it’s best to determine how much speed you require to work from home or otherwise take care of the essentials digitally. This will ensure lasting value and satisfaction as a user. Try running our speed test to get an idea of your usage.
Want to learn more about our home internet options? Your need for speed is our area of expertise at KWIC Internet! Feel free to get in touch with us today for assistance with our available packages.
