How to choose the right Internet speeds for you
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but also when some families see big changes in their home Internet usage. Do you have the right Internet speeds to support all those kids home from school, new smart devices under the tree or epic holiday movie binges?
Here are 3 tips to help find the right Internet plan for your holiday at home.
How many smart devices are under the tree?
From smartphones to TVs, and even Christmas trees, more and more devices in our homes are connected to the Internet. When picking your Internet plan think about how many devices will be using the Internet at once.
Our Internet 50 plan will usually be fine for one to three devices at the same time. But if the whole family is using multiple devices with others running in the background, you’ll want to consider a higher speed plan like our popular Internet 125.
With higher speeds the kids can have fun with their new holiday gadgets, and you can finally watch those holiday classics on another device, without slowing each other down.
Are you the “just sending a few emails” type or the "streaming on the big screen while gaming on my phone” type?
Writing online greeting cards or checking the snow forecast take very little Internet capacity. But streaming 4K TV while online gaming will use a lot more. With a faster Internet plan, this will reduce potential buffering or delays.
While getting ready for your holiday pj parties think about how much 4K video streaming or gaming you think will be taking place at the same time.
Customers that stream or game regularly choose faster speeds like our Internet 250 to power their homes. Elf movie marathon on the big screen anyone?
Are you creating or sharing your own content?
Most homes download way more content than they upload. If you’re uploading the videos of your holiday vacation or live streaming your gaming to Twitch; you may need a plan with higher upload speeds.
With higher upload speeds your fans won’t have to wait for your latest Youtube video. Who would want to miss #DIYHolidayDecoratewithme?!
Would unlimited data give you peace-of-mind?
For many of us, the best holiday gift is just being able to relax through the holidays. Our unlimited Internet plans give you peace of mind about what to expect at the end of the month, so you can watch all the action instead of watching your Internet data use.
Still not sure? We can help
Check out our Internet plans with some helpful recommendations, or contact us. Our Custom Care Center is happy to help you find the Internet plan for your holiday at home.
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