Residential Internet Service buildings
While business Internet packages can seem more expensive than residential packages, they can actually save you a lot of time, hassle, headaches, and money because they are specifically designed to cater to the needs of businesses instead of homes.
Businesses generally need a lot more upload speed than residences. This need is addressed by business Internet packages. Business Internet packages also usually have stronger security software options than residential packages because businesses tend to have a larger volume of sensitive information on file.
Both types of Internet packages have their pluses and minuses so you should identify your business’s Internet needs to help find the package that best addresses those needs.
This guideline only applies to download speed. It works really well for brick and mortar businesses where employees use the Internet intermittently. If your business consists of employees who are constantly on the Internet, you should think of it as 5 Mbps per 10 users, or 1 Mbps for every 2 users.
Along with good download speeds, businesses often need more upload speed than residential Internet users because businesses tend to upload more data. The amount of upload speed you need will be greatly affected by how much data your business uploads. File sharing, cloud storage, and video conferencing all contribute to the greater need for upload speed. Businesses that do a lot of collaborative work or upload a lot of large design files will need a lot of upload speed. Many business Internet packages are designed with the extra upload speed included, but you need to check carefully to make sure you get what you need.
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How much internet speed do I need?
If you’re trying to figure out what internet speed you need for your connected household, you’ve come to the right place. Our speed tool will help you identify which speed is ideal for your home given the way you use the internet. But before we dive into the details, let’s define exactly what internet speed is.
residential internet speeds
Internet speed is measured by how fast packets of data are transmitted from the World Wide Web to your home computer or mobile device. It is measured in units called megabits per second, or Mbps.
Beware that not all speeds are created equal. For instance, many providers may have extraordinary download speeds but their upload speeds are abysmal.
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Upload speeds
refer to how fast your PC or device can send data to the internet.
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Download speeds
refer to the rate at which your computer can stream or download data from the internet.
Most providers choose to set their bandwidth in such a way that the majority of speed is available for those downloading rather than uploading. This can be problematic for customers who frequently use cloud-sharing applications for data storage or those who play games online. If you’re a gamer or you live your life in the cloud, you’ll want to look for a provider that offers what is referred to as “symmetrical bandwidth,” where the download and upload speeds are more evenly balanced.
Summary of Speed Recommendations for Common Internet Activities
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