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INTERNET & WIFI

Increase Your Internet Speed for a Better Experience

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Spectrum delivers the fastest Internet and WiFi speeds, with Internet plans featuring speeds up to 2 Gig (in select areas). That’s because we know that a fast, reliable Internet connection is essential to everything you do online – from remote work to online learning, streaming movies and more.

As more users and devices connect to your home network, you need faster Internet speeds capable of handling increased activity. If our 100 Mbps plan isn’t enough, you may want to consider how faster Internet can dramatically improve your online experience.

A family setting up their smart home using Spectrum Internet

What Is Considered Fast Internet?

The FCC defines high-speed Internet as a minimum of 100 Mbps download speed and 20 Mbps upload speed. However, 100 Mbps may not be enough for a modern household.

Ask yourself:

  • Do you wait while videos are buffering? 
  • Are your video calls blurry and low quality?
  • Do apps and websites take longer than expected to load?
  • Are file downloads or backups frustratingly slow? 
  • Does lag ruin your gaming experience? 
     

If you answered yes to any of these questions, upgrading to 500 Mbps or 1 Gig could provide a transformative change to your home Internet experience.

4 Benefits of Faster Home Internet

1. Reliable, Uninterrupted Connection

A stable Internet connection is essential for remote work, distance learning and streaming. Faster speeds ensure fewer dropped calls, higher-quality videos and no buffering – even during peak hours.

2. Support for Multiple Devices and Users

Faster Internet speeds are capable of handling multiple people streaming, gaming or working from home simultaneously. A 500 Mbps or 1 Gig plan ensures everyone can do what they need without Internet slowdowns.

3. Better Quality Streaming and Gaming

Online gaming and 4K or Ultra HD streaming require faster speeds and lower latency to prevent buffering, lag or blurry resolution. Faster Internet speeds ensure a smooth experience playing your favorite games and watching your favorite shows.

4. No Network Slowdowns

Smart home devices like voice assistants, security cameras and thermostats constantly send and receive data. Faster Internet speeds process that data more efficiently and prevent these devices from slowing down your network.

What Can You Expect From Faster Home Internet?

Upgrading your home Internet speed positively impacts a range of online activities.

Less Load Time

Webpages, apps, videos and social media feeds load instantly, so you can stop wasting time waiting around for your Internet to work.

Interruption-Free Remote Work

Faster speeds allow you to seamlessly video conference, upload large files and run cloud-based apps without interruption. Remote work has never been more seamless.

Power Your Smart Home Effortlessly

A smart home requires 5 Mbps for every 10 devices and double that for security cameras. A 500 Mbps or 1 Gig connection keeps everything running smoothly, so you can easily keep your home safe and secure.

Faster Cloud Access and Backups

If you back up files, photos and videos to the cloud, a higher-speed Internet plan ensures quick uploads and easy access from any device.

Seamless Live Streaming and Social Sharing

Whether you're gaming on Twitch or uploading content to YouTube, faster upload speeds let you connect with your audience in real time without lag, delays or extended buffering.

Better Online Learning

From elementary school to college, online education requires fast, reliable Internet for research, video lessons and submitting assignments.

Test Your Speed

Use Spectrum’s Speed Test to see your download and upload speeds. For the most accurate results, connect directly to your router with an ethernet cable.

Ready to Upgrade?

See how fast, reliable Internet from Spectrum can improve your connectivity experience at home, every day. 

Spectrum offers three primary plans with faster Internet speeds: 

New from Spectrum: Invincible WiFi

Additionally, Spectrum Internet customers can add Invincible WiFi™ to get WiFi 7 technology, automatic 5G backup and an 8-hour battery life to keep your Internet connection up through unexpected outages and connection interruptions. Add Invincible WiFi™ for $10 more per month when you already have Advanced WiFi, or add Invincible WiFi™ + Advanced WiFi for $20 more per month. Customers with Spectrum Internet 2 Gig get Invincible WiFi™ and Advanced WiFi included at no extra cost.

If you bundle Spectrum Internet with TV or Mobile, you'll enjoy monthly savings on Internet with a multi-year price guarantee. Consider investing in a higher-speed Internet plan today to make your home Internet experience faster and more reliable than ever before.



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