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Why is my Internet so slooowww?

If your Internet is slow, there are 3 things to consider – what you’re doing online, what devices you’re using and how you’re connected.
Follow this quick guide to find out why these three factors are so important and what you can do to improve your connection speed.

Bandwidth Killers

Your Internet connection has a limited amount of bandwidth available (the amount of data you can transfer at any one time).

This chart compares the downstream bandwidth required by popular applications. As you can see, services like Skype and Netflix can be very demanding on your Internet connection.

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“The average tablet owner has 6 connected devices”

If you have multiple devices connected to the Internet at the same time, you need to consider this when choosing your router.

The average tablet owner has 6 connected devices. How many are there in your home or office? Multiple devices could be chewing up your available bandwidth.

Source: Nielsen

NBED

The heart of your network is your router. There are different standards of wireless routers – G, N, N Dual Band and AC. The right choice for you will depend on how you’re using the net - what services you’re using and the number of connected devices. Many people still use routers with Wireless G technology, which is outdated and will struggle with intensive activities.

Still not sure which router to get? Try our Router Selector »

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