Fastest internet providers in the US – Where’s yours on this list?
Sick of slow Wi-Fi? Your provider might be to blame.
Let’s look at the fastest (and slowest) average download speeds for providers across the U.S.
- Spectrum: 243.02 Mbps
- Cox: 241.78 Mbps
- Xfinity: 233.25 Mbps
- AT&T Internet: 210.12 Mbps
- Frontier: 200.95 Mbps
- Optimum: 200.41 Mbps
- Verizon: 184.03 Mbps
Your mileage may vary
Test your connection speed here. Oh, I hear you — “My speed isn’t anywhere near those, Kim.” It depends on your location, plan, number of connections and lots more. Even your devices can limit connection. You won’t see 300 Mbps speeds on a 10-year-old laptop, sorry.
Location, location, location
Router feng shui is critical. Don’t expect a strong signal in the living room if it’s in some far corner of the house.
- Put your router in a central location, away from kitchen appliances, Bluetooth devices and other electronics.
- Place it high up on a bookshelf or mount it to the wall to ensure the signals can go where needed.
- Put kids and guests on their own network: When too many devices share the same network, internet speed can slow to a grinding halt.
How to turn your Android into a mobile hotspot
Internet is more reliable now than ever. But there are times when we lose connection, which could impact getting work done in time.
Thankfully all hope is not lost. You can create a mobile hotspot straight from your phone. You’ll be able to connect to anything that offers wireless connectivity, like laptops or tablets.
Half of Americans don't know their internet data caps - How to check yours
We’re a year into the pandemic and one thing we learned is how important internet service can be for our livelihoods. We’re used to working from home and attending school remotely. We get our essentials online.
For some people, having consistent broadband internet is beyond their means. A new federal initiative seeks to remedy this problem for those who qualify. Tap or click here to see if you qualify for a discount on your monthly internet bill.
Connection lagging? Here's how to test your Wi-Fi speed
Ever feel like your internet is running slow? Webpages seem sluggish while uploads and downloads take forever? It’s very frustrating, especially when you pay for high-speed internet.
Many things can cause websites and emails to load slowly. It could be your browser, your computer or a website problem. Tap or click here to see which browser is best for your needs.
Will hooking up two or more routers speed up my internet?
Faster internet is coming, but not fast enough. But there are things you can do to get a better connection at home. I’ll show you how to speed things up.