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INTERNET & WIFI
Working From Home? Here's What You Should Know About Internet Speed
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Remote work has become a part of life for many of us. For virtual meetings, downloading and sending large files or performing any work from home activity effectively, your Internet speed needs to be at its best. Spectrum Internet keeps you connected with dependable service, ensuring you have the bandwidth needed for a successful work-from-home experience.
Internet speed is the rate at which data travels from the Internet to your device, measured in megabits or gigabits per second (Mbps or Gbps). Download speeds affect how fast you can load files, stream webinars or receive data over a VPN. Upload speeds impact how smoothly you can share files, send emails with attachments or avoid lagging video calls. Generally, the higher your Internet speed, the more Internet-dependent tasks you are able to do simultaneously without interruptions or slow-downs.
Different types of work require different levels of Internet speed. For instance, video conferencing platforms may demand 1 Mbps to 2 Mbps upload speeds and 500 kbps to 4 Mbps download speeds, ensuring clear resolution and reduced latency. These requirements are relatively low, but they can add up, with most people needing connections of 25+ Mbps to perform all the tasks necessary to work from home at once.
For example, to stay connected to a VPN while performing multiple work tasks, you may need a minimum of 25 to 40 Mbps, with each additional task adding to the requirement.
But most people are juggling all these needs at once, all while downloading various files and sharing the network with family. Spectrum Internet plans are built to support multiple devices, so you can work without interruptions. In fact, Spectrum Advanced WiFi routers can support over 250 total connected devices. With speeds up to 2 Gigs availabe in select markets, you and your family will rarely run into bottlenecks.
Three primary factors influence your Internet speed requirements:
- The number of devices connected:
Laptops, tablets, smart TVs and phones all compete for bandwidth.
- The type of work you perform:
Data-heavy tasks like cloud-based apps, design work or large file uploads demand more speed.
- VPN use:
Virtual private networks add security but can slightly slow down connections due to latency between servers.
If you’re looking for a provider who can meet your needs, Spectrum Internet with Advanced WiFi delivers dependable coverage throughout your home without compromising performance.
There are minor adjustments you can make to improve your Internet speed performance, no matter what plan you have. To maximize WiFi coverage, start by placing your router in a central, elevated location. You can also pause larger downloads or streaming on other devices to limit bandwidth usage during your busiest work hours or days. A wired connection for your desk can also help provide fast, stable connections.
Spectrum Internet ensures a reliable connection for working from home by minimizing interruptions. And if you’re already a customer, our 24/7 voice support is available to help guide you through any maintenance of your home network.
Spectrum delivers the fastest, most reliable Internet that meets your work-from-home needs. With no data caps, you can stay connected with plans made to accommodate a variety of remote work requirements.
Whether you need a long-term solution or just a flexible plan for temporary remote work, we have an Internet plan that fits your work-from-home needs.