Check your speed to beat broadband rip-off
FASTER broadband speeds allow consumers to watch movies and TV online, as well as play games, go shopping and work from the comfort of their own homes.
It’s surprising then that new research from GoCompare.com seems to suggest that few of us bother to check the broadband speed that is delivered to us or that the package we have is the most suitable one.
Internet connection speed is important since it determines the amount of data you can send or receive.
The speed you require will depend on the way you use the internet and the number of people there are in your house. The faster the speed, the quicker you will be able to download movies and music and play games. A faster speed will also help if there are several family members trying to log on.
Tom Lewis from GoCompare said: “In a short space of time, the internet has revolutionised the way we work, shop and play.
“Faster connections allow us to do so much more, so it’s important to think about the most appropriate connection speed based on how we use the internet. General web browsing, checking social media and shopping is unlikely to require a particularly speedy connection but regular downloading and streaming of music, films and TV will require a faster connection and a larger download allowance.”
Of course, the faster the speed, the more you are likely to have to pay for your broadband and that’s why it’s important to make sure the package you have is suitable.
Lewis added: “Faster broadband download speeds typically cost more so it’s sensible to make sure that the package you sign up to reflects your household usage.
“However, be wary, advertised speeds are the maximum you could get, in reality they could be considerably slower.
“You also need to think about how much content you download from the internet.
“Our survey suggests most of us are medium to heavy users so should probably opt for an unlimited data deal.”
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