one concern most common and most important, among Internet users is the speed of their connection. I have no doubt, in fact it is something that family and friends still they comment to me frequentlymainly because they are not clear if the speed values they register are normal, and because these can vary a lot depending on different factors.
Our most advanced readers will already be clear on this subject, and they will know that It is normal for the speed values of an Internet connection to change depending on the type of connection used (cable or Wi-Fi), and factors such as distance, interference, wireless standard, and other things including service status.
With all those variables, How do I know if I have a fast internet connection? That is one of the questions that I have been asked the most times over the years, and I understand that for a normal user it can be difficult to answer it. For this reason, I have encouraged myself to share this article with you, where I am going to give you a simple and easy-to-understand answer.
What defines a fast internet connection
We can say that an Internet connection is fast when it reaches a speed of at least 50 Mbps. This is twice what the US FTC recommended more than four years ago. With that level we will have optimal performance in any type of task, and we will even be able to enjoy streaming 4K content without interruptions. We can also download large files quite quickly.
It is also important that this Internet connection has low latency, since otherwise access times will be very slow, and loops or hangs may even occur. From everything we have just said, we have to make it clear that, in the end, a fast Internet connection is one that reaches a minimum of 50 Mbps and also has low latency.
I know what you’re thinking, What happens if I connect via Wi-Fi and both the connection speed and latency get worse? You have to know that this is something completely normal, and that it does not change the fact that your Internet connection is fast, it is just that it will be affected by the jump to a wireless connection and also by distance, obstacles and interference .
To improve the performance of a Wi-Fi connection we can follow a series of recommendations that we have already seen in previous articles, and we also have the possibility of resort to signal repeaters or PLC devices with repetition if we want to extend the reach of our network and maintain a fast Internet connection.
And how do I know if I have a fast internet connection?
Well, it’s very simple, you just have to do a speed test and put it in context with that information that we just gave you. If you get a result of 50 Mbps or more and low latency, congratulations, you have a fast Internet connection. If not, don’t worry, because even with a speed of up to 25 Mbps you can greatly enjoy a good user experience In most cases.
You can also use the results obtained to determine if the speed you receive matches the one you have contracted, and therefore if your Internet provider is complying with its obligations. Keep in mind that, in this sense, the ideal is to carry out the speed test with a device connected by cable to the router, since in wireless connections there will always be a certain loss of speed, even if you are next to the router.
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