At my parents' house in the Chicago area, the internet speed is not working properly.
At my parents' house in the Chicago area, the internet speed is not working properly.
Hi, I just upgraded my parents' Wi-Fi to the 300 Mbps plan with Comcast, but the upload speeds are still stuck at 22 Mbps—which is pretty low considering they have 10 to 16 devices connected and need to handle Zoom calls and other activities. Their router is a R6250, which is a dual-band Gigabit Smart WiFi model. I’m at my limit with understanding this tech stuff; I’m not sure if it’s hardware issues, software problems, or maybe Comcast is not delivering properly. I might just be missing something obvious.
Coax was built considering typical users, focusing on downloading with minimal uploading since home users rarely need that. It mainly supports cable connections, and most of the signal is used for downloading with a small amount going back up.
No, all ISPs not offering fiber to the home function in a comparable manner. Generally, they aim for roughly 1 Mbps upload for every 10 Mbps download. This isn't always consistent, but it's the standard to maintain adequate bandwidth as usage grows. Beyond 200 Mbps, this approach becomes less effective.
I have a connection speed of 500 mbps down… but only about 25 Mbps up. That’s how cable works. If you check the plan details, you’ll see you’re paying for roughly 300 Mbps download. The fine print usually mentions the upload speed—likely 15, 20, or 25 Mbps—which matches what you’re getting.
Wow, you're getting a better deal than expected. The 300 Mbps plan is worth it, but we only see 12 Mbps in the Detroit area. That's typical for Comcast and similar providers. There are restrictions on what the cable network can offer right now.