If you want to compare internet plans against a cable modem, which is faster or has more speed?
If you want to compare internet plans against a cable modem, which is faster or has more speed?
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Can someone please help me understand why anyone ever has an ISP plan faster than 1 Gbps when their Cable Modem only outputs at 1 Gbps? This question comes from a standard home setup, where I am using just one port on my router that is rated for 1 Gbps to pull data straight from the modem. If the cable modem's output is capped at 1 Gbps, why would it ever make sense to pay for an ISP plan that promises more than that speed? Thanks in advance.
Cable modem that uses DOCSIS 3.1 can go up to 10 gigabits a second.
Cable modems often come with ports that go over 1Gbps, but your actual internet speed might only reach 10Gbps because of how the raw connections work. If you use a modem with 1Gbps capability and it's still worth paying extra for, then maybe that investment is good for you.
The Motorola MB8611 comes with built-in 2.5Gbe technology. You need to upgrade your modem to get the full ISP speed. The Comcast 1GB plan gives you 1200Mbps, but most people don't need more than that since they can already use fast speeds on their phones or computers. Spending $190 just for a faster modem isn't worth it because 1000Mbps is usually plenty fast for everyone in the house. Also remember that Comcast and other ISPs often rent out all-in-one Modem/Router combos. Even if those units have only gigabit ethernet ports, one person could be downloading a game at full speed while another uses Wi-Fi to use up the extra 200Mbps of their plan. This means you can still get your full internet speed even if multiple people are using it in the same house. The Comcast XB7 and XB8 models have four ethernet ports. You should look for the port with the red-orange line on it because that one is supposed to be the 2.5Gbe port.
Marketing. Unless you have a HUGE number of people using the internet at once in your home, even one gigabit is way too much. But if you hear all those ads, you actually NEED that gigabit speed (or more). No, you don't need it. Getting equipment to go over that limit is easy to find, but I think most houses really do not need anything faster than 100/100 Mbps.