4 Things Within Your Reach with a Fast Internet Connection
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4 Things Within Your Reach with a Fast Internet Connection

Explore the best of what you can access and the ways your experience improves when you switch from a low-speed plan to true high-speed internet.

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4 Things Within Your Reach with a Fast Internet Connection
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Almost every provider advertises its internet services as high-speed internet. But they are rarely as good as they may sound on paper. All providers are not the same, and neither is the level of service they offer. Providers like Spectrum are a safe bet because of reliable Spectrum internet packages and unlimited data allowances. On the other hand, a small local provider may have a far less dependable or stable connection. You could argue back and forth with a local provider for hours trying to find a fix for your solution. But a larger provider like Cox will always try to resolve your problems within the first call.

However, regardless of which provider offers it, true high-speed internet has several distinct advantages. The consistent speed, larger data throughput, and better signal strength all add to your internet experience. You may even still continue using the same platforms and websites as before. But with more internet speed backing you, there is a lot more within reach. Here’s what to expect when you have the power of truly high-speed internet backing you:

Download/Upload High-Resolution Images

High-resolution images are a big part of internet use. From people posting updates about their travels to brands creating content about their products or service, everyone loves high-res images. In a world where a single image can convey more than an hour-long discussion, high-res images are in use everywhere.

However, while they look good, uploading and downloading high-res images involves the transfer of a larger volume of data. A slow internet connection will take longer to upload or download high-res images. This can impact your user experience on social media platforms, online photo editors, and much more. On the other hand, handling high-res images get much faster with high-speed internet services. Therefore, fast and consistent speeds can supplement your experience much better.

Stream High-Definition Video with No Loss

HD video is another very popular aspect of internet behavior. Platforms like YouTube and Twitch have evolved around the HD streaming experience. Consumers use these platforms to locate and consume video content in line with their interests. However, there are also other platforms like Amazon, Netflix, and Hulu. These on-demand platforms deliver HD video streaming for any title, show, or music release of your choice.

All of this high-definition content involves the transfer of more information than a standard definition video. A slower connection will take longer, meaning you can expect buffering and slow-loading issues. If you are a creator, you will definitely hear complaints from your viewers on the streaming quality. However, a fast internet service means you will have access to a much smoother streaming experience than on any other type of service.

Experience Online Gaming with Low Latency and Lag

Online gaming is a billion-dollar industry. It spans geographic, socio-economic, and even ethnic divides to unite an international community in their love for games. Online gaming is rapidly becoming a quasi-sports league, also referred to as eSports. The gaming ecosystem consists of gamers of all types, from casuals to semi-pros to professionals. However, all of them will agree that a poor internet connection is equally bad for all.

Online games involve a constant stream of data, both uploads, and downloads. The download speed is great since it allows you to get updated patches installed faster, as well as impacting the quality of live gameplay. Upload speed is crucial for a good gaming experience otherwise you will likely face latency issues (lag) as well as packet loss. However, with a higher speed plan as well as more symmetrical upload and download speeds, you can access a disruption-free, lossless gaming experience.

Connect Even More Devices to the Same Network

Higher speed plans usually imply the presence of more allocated bandwidth. Bandwidth determines how shared data is allocated to connected devices. Low-bandwidth services usually cause disruption and slow browsing when you connect too many devices to the same network. This is because, with each connected device, there is a smaller bandwidth allowance to go around. However, with high-bandwidth internet service, you don’t just get faster speeds, but also a larger bandwidth capacity. This implies you can connect more devices, and do more on all of them. All without experiencing the disruption common with lower-speed plans.

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