Wrace wrote:
I realize everybody’s usage is different but I’m wondering what you have for internet and has it been satisfactory? If you were buying a new home today, what would be your minimum requirement?
Finally, one real-estate agent said he has heard of cellular used as internet solutions. I assume this means using a phone/device as a hot spot and providing internet to the house via the cell signal. Anybody have input on this or other possible alternatives?
Thanks
As a general rule, your fastest choice will be fibre optic (FIOS), followed by Cable, and then DSL. I would be very skeptical of DSL, as most phone companies just cannot deliver good speeds.
Most services are usually priced by the Mbps that they can deliver. That is the unit of measurement for speed. Keep in mind that those speeds are guaranteed only IF you are connected to the modem via Ethernet. Broadcasted WiFi speeds throughout the house will vary considerably depending on distance, equipment, etc.
Cellular can be an acceptable option IF (and only if) you have a truly Unlimited data plan, are in an area with a strong signal (no congested towers) and have the proper cellular routers to distribute the signal throughout the house. This is not a good option for most people.
To help quantify, you need a MINIMUM of 5-10Mbps per device that may be streaming simultaneously. If you plan to stream with 4K resolution TVs, that number should be doubled. VOIP is hard to quantify on its own, but more is better for sure.
