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Choosing Right internet speed
If you are streaming a lot of content on firestick and also have a computer and tablet connected to your gateway what should be the ideal internet speed? I remember sometime ago either you or someone else posted a link here where it tells you what speed you need given the amount of devices connected to your network, but I don't have that link anymore. In any case if I have amazon fire stick, computer and tablet what is a good internet plan how many mbps?
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EG
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2 years ago
Very good question ! It could have a complicated answer, but it really doesn't have to be !! Here is a very good guide that I refer many users too !;
https://www.tomsguide.com/us/internet-speed-what-you-need,news-24289.html
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EG
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2 years ago
Here is what I used to tell posters;
The current upstream / return path bandwidth spectrum allocation on DOCSIS is physically limited. It's the current nature of the beast. This is why there isn't as much flexibility in offering faster upload speeds compared to the download.
Here are informative articles about the future of the upstream bandwidth capability for DOCSIS based systems;
http://www.cablelabs.com/innovations/docsis3-1/
https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2020/10/comcast-says-gigabit-downloads-and-uploads-are-now-possible-over-cable/
https://volpefirm.com/the-road-to-docsis-4-0/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Comcast_Xfinity/comments/wuv5mv/not_100_xfinity_related_but_an_excellent_deep/
They are currently upgrading their network systemwide to the new mid-split system. Perhaps your area has not been upgraded yet.
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Andyr1
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2 years ago
The main issue would be how much SIMULTANEOUS usage would be happening. And even then, most streaming comes in short download bursts. 4K tops out around 25Mbit, and most is lower than that.
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Tatyana1
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2 years ago
But 400mbps download and 10mbps upload is more then enough to stream in HD and just have very fast internet in general right?
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Andyr1
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2 years ago
I have the 200/10 (actually get 240/12 on speed tests), and have no issues. It's just me. Just general browsing and some streaming. No big video game downloads or stuff like that. More than enough speed.
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