Keeping Your Old Internet Active Can Affect Your New Fiber Experience
When customers switch to fiber internet, some choose to keep their previous internet service active for a short time as a backup while they test their new connection. While that may seem like a good idea, running two internet services in the same home can actually create network problems that make it difficult to accurately […]
Bandwidth vs. Latency: Understanding Internet Speed Tests
Many people assume that internet performance comes down to a single number. In reality, there are several factors that affect your online experience, and two of the most important are bandwidth and latency. Understanding the difference can help you better interpret speed test results and determine whether your internet is the problem. What Is Bandwidth? […]
Wi-Fi 6 vs. Wi-Fi 7: What’s the Difference?
If you’ve been shopping for internet service or new wireless devices, you’ve probably seen terms like “Wi-Fi 6” and “Wi-Fi 7.” While newer Wi-Fi technology can improve wireless performance in some situations, it’s important to understand what these standards do and what they don’t do. What Is Wi-Fi? Wi-Fi is the wireless connection between your […]
Fiber for Gaming
Lag Is Ruining Your Game And You Know It You’re mid-match, locked in, and your squad is counting on you. Then at the worst possible moment your screen freezes and your mic cuts out. Now you’re out of the match, your team’s tilted, and you’re staring at the “reconnecting screen like . We’re gonna say […]
Remote Work: Stuck in the Slow Lane of Cable Internet
Working from home has its perks. No rush-hour traffic, no scrambling for a parking spot, and no worrying about whether you’ll make it to your morning meeting on time. But what if the traffic you’re dodging on the highway is just replaced with a slow, congested internet connection at home? If you’re still relying on […]
What Difference Does Internet Speed REALLY Make?
Understanding internet speed is essential for optimizing your online experience. Internet speed is measured in Mbps (Megabits per second), indicating how much data can be sent and received each second. According to the FCC, the minimum for “high-speed internet” is 100 Mbps for downloads and 20 Mbps for uploads. These numbers may seem adequate at […]