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.
It's rare to find alternatives in the UK for that speed unless you're lucky enough to live near a fibre or G.fast connection. I'd probably check the link speed reported by powerlines to see if they're causing a bottleneck. Since they're 500Mbit, that's essentially the top speed possible under perfect conditions, though it's unlikely in practice. The same goes for WiFi—Hub 3.0 uses faster tech than powerline, so it's not uncommon for it to outperform it, particularly if the powerline isn't on the same circuit as the router (like upstairs vs. downstairs).
Your situation is influenced by the ISPs that exist in your area. The wireless link could be more reliable than the power line adapter because adapters rely heavily on clean, low-noise power circuits. Old or poor wiring might introduce interference on the lines.
You pay $150 for unlimited data. The download speed has decreased because Telstra is now limiting your connection (they said it should have been 9Mbps, but it wasn’t for three months).