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Find ways to access 1 gigabyte of internet speed on your PC.

Find ways to access 1 gigabyte of internet speed on your PC.

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tydall
Member
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01-20-2017, 08:15 PM
#11
If you're exceeding the advertised speeds, your ISP would definitely be upset. It turns out better performance means higher costs. You might end up paying more. Sometimes I get a bit over 10mbps, but rarely reach eight times the promised speed.
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tydall
01-20-2017, 08:15 PM #11

If you're exceeding the advertised speeds, your ISP would definitely be upset. It turns out better performance means higher costs. You might end up paying more. Sometimes I get a bit over 10mbps, but rarely reach eight times the promised speed.

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MCCrafter100
Member
159
01-21-2017, 01:23 AM
#12
Not everyone receives promotions for fast service. The speed offered varies based on the plan you choose.
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MCCrafter100
01-21-2017, 01:23 AM #12

Not everyone receives promotions for fast service. The speed offered varies based on the plan you choose.

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jonahl18
Junior Member
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01-21-2017, 03:13 AM
#13
I understand, but I have the latest version available. Can I find something that could boost my Ethernet speed beyond 1 gigabit per second?
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jonahl18
01-21-2017, 03:13 AM #13

I understand, but I have the latest version available. Can I find something that could boost my Ethernet speed beyond 1 gigabit per second?

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ghostface090
Junior Member
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01-21-2017, 03:50 AM
#14
Internet services are priced based on your choice, with variations depending on your provider.
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ghostface090
01-21-2017, 03:50 AM #14

Internet services are priced based on your choice, with variations depending on your provider.

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OwnerOfHive
Member
105
01-21-2017, 04:53 AM
#15
ok
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OwnerOfHive
01-21-2017, 04:53 AM #15

ok

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Corgs
Member
52
02-10-2017, 12:04 PM
#16
The straightforward response is no. Your online access is restricted by the weakest connection in your setup. If your home has 1Gbit Ethernet, your PC, but the Verizon plan offers only 900Mbps, you're capped at that speed. The actual rate isn't fixed—it varies based on the network you're tapping into and any other devices or providers along the way.
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Corgs
02-10-2017, 12:04 PM #16

The straightforward response is no. Your online access is restricted by the weakest connection in your setup. If your home has 1Gbit Ethernet, your PC, but the Verizon plan offers only 900Mbps, you're capped at that speed. The actual rate isn't fixed—it varies based on the network you're tapping into and any other devices or providers along the way.

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02-11-2017, 03:16 PM
#17
you must obtain 10 gigabits to achieve 1 gigabyte
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NutzSquirrelYT
02-11-2017, 03:16 PM #17

you must obtain 10 gigabits to achieve 1 gigabyte

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zmanrules987
Member
218
02-17-2017, 03:47 AM
#18
With a 100mbps connection and a 50mbps server, you'll only receive 50mbps. It's a loss if your internet is fast while the server is slow.
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zmanrules987
02-17-2017, 03:47 AM #18

With a 100mbps connection and a 50mbps server, you'll only receive 50mbps. It's a loss if your internet is fast while the server is slow.

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IMayBeDead
Senior Member
696
02-19-2017, 10:02 PM
#19
You're right about the conversion—1GB/s equals 8Gb/s. It's a significant jump in speed compared to typical Ethernet connections.
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IMayBeDead
02-19-2017, 10:02 PM #19

You're right about the conversion—1GB/s equals 8Gb/s. It's a significant jump in speed compared to typical Ethernet connections.

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iTzDrVansPT
Member
165
02-21-2017, 02:25 AM
#20
They may charge more for Metro Ethernet, which is business-grade fiber. It could be very costly, but it provides the quickest connections.
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iTzDrVansPT
02-21-2017, 02:25 AM #20

They may charge more for Metro Ethernet, which is business-grade fiber. It could be very costly, but it provides the quickest connections.

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