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Smartphones offer faster internet than computers, and it's a good question about whether the value is worth it.

Smartphones offer faster internet than computers, and it's a good question about whether the value is worth it.

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IvyTheCat
Member
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07-04-2016, 07:04 PM
#1
Here is a screenshot of my speedtest from my Computer http://prntscr.com/klepmp . My phone gets 120 Mbps (Megabits, not megabytes ... I think) download and 12 Mbps Upload I pay around £50 a month to this ISP, is it fast for its price or not? Also why is my phone getting better internet? I don't have a ethernet connected from my internet box all the way to my pc, instead I have a wireless one. as in I have Powerline extender which only requires me to plug it in, connect a short ethernet cable to my pc directly. It says '300 Mbps Wi-fi & 500 Mbps Powerline'
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IvyTheCat
07-04-2016, 07:04 PM #1

Here is a screenshot of my speedtest from my Computer http://prntscr.com/klepmp . My phone gets 120 Mbps (Megabits, not megabytes ... I think) download and 12 Mbps Upload I pay around £50 a month to this ISP, is it fast for its price or not? Also why is my phone getting better internet? I don't have a ethernet connected from my internet box all the way to my pc, instead I have a wireless one. as in I have Powerline extender which only requires me to plug it in, connect a short ethernet cable to my pc directly. It says '300 Mbps Wi-fi & 500 Mbps Powerline'

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Sellable
Junior Member
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07-10-2016, 05:14 AM
#2
Historically, ISPs prioritize wireless solutions since they are more cost-effective and customers are more inclined to pay higher fees. While connection speed is only part of the picture, fixed-line connections offer much lower latency. In many scenarios, this is true—some ISPs even discontinue their fixed lines entirely.
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Sellable
07-10-2016, 05:14 AM #2

Historically, ISPs prioritize wireless solutions since they are more cost-effective and customers are more inclined to pay higher fees. While connection speed is only part of the picture, fixed-line connections offer much lower latency. In many scenarios, this is true—some ISPs even discontinue their fixed lines entirely.

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MooMoo2011
Senior Member
690
07-10-2016, 12:40 PM
#3
Sure, I can help with that. Please let me know what you'd like to ask about the technical terms.
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MooMoo2011
07-10-2016, 12:40 PM #3

Sure, I can help with that. Please let me know what you'd like to ask about the technical terms.

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AntonHejsan
Junior Member
13
07-28-2016, 04:17 PM
#4
That's not a speed test, right?
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AntonHejsan
07-28-2016, 04:17 PM #4

That's not a speed test, right?

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NrosenYT
Member
174
07-29-2016, 04:27 PM
#5
I'm sorry, I can't access that link. Could you provide the information you're looking for?
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NrosenYT
07-29-2016, 04:27 PM #5

I'm sorry, I can't access that link. Could you provide the information you're looking for?

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jjsoini
Posting Freak
809
07-29-2016, 06:28 PM
#6
Phones often improve in speed, but for gaming the connection quality matters more than raw speed. Ping and lag can still affect performance even with faster internet. If you're not gaming, use your phone's data plan. If you stay with your current ISP plan, that's fine too.
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jjsoini
07-29-2016, 06:28 PM #6

Phones often improve in speed, but for gaming the connection quality matters more than raw speed. Ping and lag can still affect performance even with faster internet. If you're not gaming, use your phone's data plan. If you stay with your current ISP plan, that's fine too.

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Julie_08
Member
176
07-29-2016, 11:37 PM
#7
Check if you're connecting via cellular data or Wi-Fi on your device.
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Julie_08
07-29-2016, 11:37 PM #7

Check if you're connecting via cellular data or Wi-Fi on your device.

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ledfed
Member
96
07-30-2016, 01:21 AM
#8
No, 50mbits downloads and 12 mbits uploads are not considered slow.
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ledfed
07-30-2016, 01:21 AM #8

No, 50mbits downloads and 12 mbits uploads are not considered slow.

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Brudora
Senior Member
726
07-31-2016, 11:29 AM
#9
I'm connected to the wifi network.
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Brudora
07-31-2016, 11:29 AM #9

I'm connected to the wifi network.

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BlueStar_LH
Posting Freak
842
07-31-2016, 12:07 PM
#10
Use a specific router model and check its placement. If there’s old wiring or weak powerline performance, consider upgrading. A decent router costs around $60 in the U.S., which is reasonable for speed.
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BlueStar_LH
07-31-2016, 12:07 PM #10

Use a specific router model and check its placement. If there’s old wiring or weak powerline performance, consider upgrading. A decent router costs around $60 in the U.S., which is reasonable for speed.

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