Internet speed guides
Plain-language guides to reading your speed test, fixing slow internet and choosing the right plan.
Is 100 Mbps Fast? What It Can Handle
Is 100 Mbps fast enough? See how many 4K streams, video calls and gamers 100 Mbps supports, how long downloads take, and who should upgrade.
Speed basicsIs 300 Mbps Fast? What It Can Handle
Is 300 Mbps fast enough? See how many 4K streams, video calls and gamers 300 Mbps supports, how long downloads take, and who should upgrade.
Speed basicsMbps vs MBps: What's the Difference?
Mbps (megabits) and MBps (megabytes) differ by a factor of 8. Learn why your download shows a smaller number than your plan, with examples.
Wi-FiMesh Wi-Fi vs Extender: Which Should You Buy?
Mesh systems and Wi-Fi extenders both fix dead zones, but behave differently. Compare speed, roaming, cost and when each makes sense.
GamingWhat Internet Speed Do You Need for Gaming?
Online games need little bandwidth but low, steady ping. Learn the speed, ping and jitter you need, plus what slows game downloads.
Speed basicsWhat Is a Good Internet Speed? (By Household Size)
What counts as a good internet speed depends on how many people are online. See realistic download and upload targets for every household size.
Speed basicsWhat Is a Good Upload Speed?
A good upload speed is 10 Mbps for most people and 20+ Mbps for remote workers and streamers. See what upload you need for calls, streaming and backups.
Speed basicsWhat Is Bufferbloat? How to Test and Fix It
Bufferbloat is lag that appears when your connection is busy. Learn how to test it, what the A–F grades mean and how to fix it with SQM.
Speed basicsWhat Is Jitter? Causes and How to Fix It
Jitter is the variation in your ping. High jitter makes calls choppy and games stutter. Learn what's normal, what causes it and how to reduce it.
Speed basicsWhat Is Ping? And What's a Good Ping?
Ping is the time data takes to reach a server and come back, in milliseconds. Learn what a good ping is, what affects it and how to lower it.
Speed basicsWhy Do Speed Tests Give Different Results?
Different speed tests use different servers, connection counts and methods. Learn why results vary and how to compare them fairly.
FixesWhy Is My Internet So Slow? 12 Fixes That Work
Slow internet? Find out whether it's your Wi-Fi, your devices, your router or your provider — then try 12 fixes, easiest first.