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How Much Internet
Speed Do I Need?
. . .
RTC hears this question a lot from customers, and there’s no single right answer. For some
customers, a download speed of up to 100 Mbps may work fine. Other households may need
a download speed of up to a Gig (1,000 Mbps) to keep everybody in the family happy.
To select the best Internet speed for your household, it’s important to consider
these factors:
•
Howmany devices do you have in your home?
Take a look around and add up all the
Internet-connected devices you own including computers, tablets, smartphones, smart
TVs, Blu-ray disc players, video game consoles, and streaming media set-top boxes. The
NPD Group surveyed more than 4,000 consumers and the average number of devices per
U.S. household with Internet service is now 5.7, and that number is expected to keep rising.
The more devices you have, the more speed you need.
•
How do you use the Internet?
If you only have a desktop computer that’s used to check
email and surf the net, then a relatively slow Internet connection may suffice. However, if
you have several people simultaneously doing data-intensive activities — such as stream-
ing HD video and music, online gaming, sharing photos and videos online, video chat,
and cloud storage — then you’re only going to be happy with an upper-level speed. Many
RTC customers are saturating the bandwidth in their homes because multiple devices are
connected wirelessly to the Internet. This makes it seem as though their Internet service
is running slow when it’s actually being maxed out. You may want to consider upgrading
your bandwidth (and corresponding Internet speeds) to meet your growing needs.
•
What are your performance expectations?
If you only occasionally watch videos online,
you may be willing to tolerate slow load times and buffering. But if streaming HDmovies
is a cherished part of your routine, you’ll be frustrated by slow speeds and the annoying lag
that comes with them. Make sure the Internet speed you choose is in line with the value
you place on Internet performance quality.
CHOOSE A NEW FASTER
INTERNET SPEED!
1 Gig x 1 Gig (1,000 Mbps)
For the Power Users! Work with advanced
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tions and other tools. Play and share
games through online gaming centers.
• Residential: $149.95*/month
• Business: $299.95*/month
Up to 500 Mbps x 500 Mbps
Work from the comfort of your home,
including video-conferencing and large
data transfers.
• Residential: $99.95*/month
• Business: $199.95*/month
Up to 250 Mbps x 250 Mbps
Stream multiple HD movies and
television at the same time. Boost your
online gaming advantage with reliable
connectivity.
• Residential: $79.95*/month
• Business: $149.95*/month
Up to 100 Mbps x 100 Mbps
Connect multiple devices within your
home. Stream HD movies and televi-
sion using Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Instant
Video and other content streaming
services.
• Residential: $54.95*/month
• Business: $99.95*/month
Sign up for 100Mbps or higher Internet
nowand get threemonths of a faster
speed at the same price as your current
speed. Call 888.862.3115 today.
*Fees do not include County, State and Federal
charges or taxes. Activation fees may apply. Speeds
are not available in all areas and are limited in
some areas. Offer subject to change.