Could be a simple inquiry once more...
Could be a simple inquiry once more...
Hey! Your internet speed is actually decent for your region, but the latency you're seeing depends on both your connection and the server location. The remaining bandwidth won’t directly boost ping unless the server is closer. Try using an Ethernet cable for more stable speeds, and check if a nearby server offers better performance. Let me know what you try!
I'm based in the US and still have a few friends with slower internet than 500Mbps, which isn't too bad. Even with Gigabit fiber, I can barely count places where it really helps my everyday use. Bandwidth and ping are two different things that don’t relate to each other. This is the main problem with Starlink, for example—while it offers a lot of bandwidth, the ping remains poor given its setup. Most of that lag comes from being far from US servers. Switching to a better access point or using a wired connection can reduce the ping to the router, slightly improving your overall speed. Don’t expect a drop to 30-40 Mbps, but 60-80 might be realistic if your Wi-Fi is weak.
Considering the reduced price of the Ethernet cable, it's best to test it—it might perform even better.
Rural America typically receives limited DSL, cellular, or satellite internet. I reside in a bustling city and the only option is Docsis, which provides speeds exceeding Gigabit but isn’t cost-effective for us. Our upload speed remains around 45 Mbps locally. It’s clear the United States doesn’t rank at the top for internet quality; we’re well behind. Performance largely depends on how far you are from the server. Still, Wi-Fi may reduce latency, while Ethernet could stabilize connections more. The kind of service matters too—fiber, Docsis, and xDSL tend to offer better reliability, whereas cellular and satellite connections are more inconsistent.
Thanks for sharing your experience. In terms of connectivity, the USA isn’t the top performer globally, but I’ve handled interpreter roles where providers like T-Mobile promoted faster speeds. That’s the only data I’ve encountered outside my country.
speed and delay aren't closely connected, but using Wi-Fi introduces extra lag, making a wired connection preferable.
Ping refers to how far you are from the server in milliseconds. You're not based in the US, but your games use US servers. I think it's because the nearest server location is closer to you—depends on the game, its infrastructure, and netcode. For example, in Overwatch, my European servers (often in the Netherlands or Germany) have a 45ms ping. If the connection is poor, it can rise to 60-80ms. Wi-Fi might cause problems, but if your router and adapter are recent (AC or newer), it usually isn't an issue. The main challenge comes from different connection types: landline, satellite, or mobile. These all depend on your local network setup. For me, switching from a landline to mobile didn’t affect my ping. The amount of data games send and receive isn’t huge. I don’t have exact numbers, but it seems the issue stopped when internet speeds exceeded 10/1Mbps. Bandwidth can matter only if your connection is hogging bandwidth or game data isn’t prioritized.