Actual vs. Advertised Speeds: The Real Truth About Your Home Internet

Home internet speeds have gotten faster in recent years. For instance, Ziply Fiber's 50-Gig service is one of the fastest speed offerings from an internet provider. The speeds of today would've boggled my mind 10 years ago, but there's still room for improvement. Nobody wants to get slower downloads than they're paying for, especially if your home is full of heavy internet users. Whether you're streaming the latest binge-worthy Netflix show or running a smart home full of bulbs, locks and vacuums that need to stay online, broadband speeds can be vital. Cable connections can be relatively stable, but if you're using a 5G home internet service, things can go awry fast. When my T-Mobile Home Internet experience got in the way of a recent X-Files rerun fest on Hulu, I wanted answers -- and I'm not alone. Here’s what’s happening with your home internet’s advertised vs. real-world speeds. What are advertised internet speeds? Internet service providers love to focus on download usage. Thos ... Read full article.