foxcreek9
Recycles dryer sheets
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There are 2 of use, we had 50 for a long time and now have 200 (deal from comcast, same cost locked for 2 years). No noticeable difference - 2 streams at most and general browsing.
$30/mo for what is basically 1 GB fiber? Wow. The two local fiber providers cost $90/mo ($85 with autopay).I do enjoy the fast file download times though. For $30/month with no extra taxes or fees, it's a steal.
$30/mo for what is basically 1 GB fiber? Wow. The two local fiber providers cost $90/mo ($85 with autopay).
As has already been said, the main difference a faster service will make is in your download times of large files. ....
And even that isn't as expected often times.
I've DL'd some larger files, thinking this is where I'll see the speed I rarely use, but as far as I can tell, the source of that file can't deliver it at speeds near my bandwidth.
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This year I cut my cable and increased my Internet speed from 400mbps to 800mbps. I am not sure I can tell the difference. I upgraded my Modem and Router, and the OKLA speed test shows a consistent 945mbps.
No one web site or other service you connect to will deliver you data that fast. Only if you have many people streaming video would you need anything faster than 100mb. Unless you're downloading files from some service that guarantees delivery that fast do you need these super fast speeds.
And every PC gamer with a hot rig connected to fiber and using ethernet connections in house is rolling their eyes right now...
You're talking about latency. I started to go there, but that's kind of over the top for most of us.
And even that isn't as expected often times.
I've DL'd some larger files, thinking this is where I'll see the speed I rarely use, but as far as I can tell, the source of that file can't deliver it at speeds near my bandwidth.
I'm sure there are cases where it comes close, but so far, I haven't seen it.
New home (closed 9/12/2023)
Installed 1 GB Fiber right to the house.
Modem/router is in the family room, 12 feet from the big TV.
New Amazon 4K Fire Stick - last night, watching the football game on Prime, I had buffering issues and a fuzzy screen sometimes. Bad Fire Stick?
Speed test shows greater than 500 MB down and up on wireless.
Who knows?
If every device (including routers, modem and copper) are sufficient for the max delivered, then you'll feel a difference in large downloads. The number of devices in use is a factor. So, if there is a family of seven with 2 devices each, you'll overcome some problems with higher bandwidth delivered. AS the number of devices in use goes down, less of a benefit.This year I cut my cable and increased my Internet speed from 400mbps to 800mbps. I am not sure I can tell the difference. I upgraded my Modem and Router, and the OKLA speed test shows a consistent 945mbps.
I do a lot of downloading of Movies and TV Series, DW does a lot of YouTube probably averaging total around 700gb a month.
My internet usage other than that is what one would expect from an active user.
I am tempted to downgrade to 200mbps to test it out but thought I would ask the folks here if they have any real-world experience.
We always want to get the fastest possible, it is in a techie's nature to "think" faster is better.
Any input would be appreciated.