Have you purchased faster WIFI and aren’t experiencing an increase in speed? Although this can be frustrating there are a few different things that can be factoring into a slower speed, and often there is a simple fix.
The first thing that you will want to consider is the type of connection you are using. Wired connections such as a desktop computer, plugged directly into an Internet jack, can have a faster speed than a wireless device. Although WIFI has gotten better over the years it is not a direct connection from Internet to device. This means as the WIFI gets to the device there may be some slowing of speed. When possible, devices such as desktop computers, televisions, or gaming devices should be hardwired to Internet to maintain faster speeds.
If WIFI is the only option, the proximity of the WIFI router can make a big difference. The environment you are in can also be a factor. The further from the router, the slower the speeds. Things such as stone fireplaces, log houses, or metal in a home can also affect the speed. Sometimes, the slower speed is not noticeable, but if you are seeing a major difference the distance and environment could be coming into play.
Another factor in slower speeds is the device that is connecting to the WIFI. The older the device, the slower the speed will be. Many older devices are unable to process WIFI 6, the newest version of WIFI. Without being able to process this type of WIFI you will experience slower upload and download speeds. If you are noticing different speeds between devices, note the age difference of the devices - this could be what is slowing down your speeds.
The internet that is brought to your home from a provider is not the only thing that affects speed. Connection type, distance and age of devices are just a few things that may be slowing down your internet.