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Have you been experiencing slow Internet connections lately? Would you like to have a bit more speed to enjoy your Netflix series in 4K, or to play online?
To boost your Internet connection, you should first analyse the problems you are experiencing. Then we will suggest some solutions that can improve your speed.
Most of the time, when you suffer from slowness on your home Internet network, you are faced with these problems:
There are generally three types of problems that can affect the quality of your Internet connection...
In their commercial offers, Internet providers advertise a maximum theoretical upload and download speed. Unfortunately, these theoretical speeds are rarely achieved in practice. If you look closely at the terms and conditions, you will see that some providers commit to providing speeds of 50%, 70% or 90% of the theoretical maximum speed depending on the time of day.
Slowdowns in the Internet are therefore perfectly normal: they simply depend on the number of people using the network at the same time.
In the event of a complete Internet blackout Sometimes some providers or parts of the network may experience localised outages. In this case, wait a few minutes to an hour. Check the network status on a site like DownDetector. If the problem is still not solved, do not hesitate to call your supplier's customer service to find out what the problem is.
Are you experiencing slow Internet speeds on your computer or mobile? Then the problem could be with your equipment. First check :
Wifi is made up of electromagnetic waves that carry information between the modem and your computer or telephone. The further away you are from the modem, the lower your throughput will be. But this is not the only factor: any additional obstacle will reduce the strength of your Wifi signal.
Your Wifi connection could be slowed down by :
So pay close attention to the layout of your home: the room you use to surf the Internet matters! If you are at the other end of your flat, it is normal that you have a low speed.
Here are some tips on how to improve the strength of your Wi-Fi signal:
If your computer is connected via an Ethernet cable to your modem and you still experience slowness, here are some tips:
If you have a fibre Internet subscription, a good connection speed would be between 400 and 800 Mb/s (or more) for downloading, and between 200 and 500 Mb/s (or more) for uploading. These speeds vary depending on the number of simultaneous connections in your household and the time of day. Make a Internet speed test to find out your current connection speed.
There is no real minimum speed: it all depends on the Internet subscription you have chosen, the connection at home and the configuration of your home. As an indication, ADSL subscriptions (which are the weakest) offer speeds of 15 to 20 Mb/s for downloading and 1Mb/s for uploading.
It is difficult to achieve download speeds of 1 Gb/s as this is often the theoretical maximum advertised by Internet providers. However, some providers offer 2 Gb/s. It is therefore conceivable that 1 Gb/s can be easily achieved. See our Internet comparison to find these offers.
There are several ways to get better Internet reception: move closer to your Internet box, avoid closing doors or leaving a wall between the box and yourself, and install a Wifi repeater if the network does not cover your entire home. This will extend your network. Ideally, use an Ethernet cable between the modem and your computer to get the best possible speed.
There are several reasons why your speed may be too slow: it may be a temporary network failure, a problem with your equipment (modem, cables) or a problem with the configuration of your home. Study these 3 parameters to make sure you can improve your Internet speed.
Choose a different frequency band than the one you are currently using. Most of the time, speed problems are caused by an overload of different networks (you, your neighbours) on the same frequency band. This is especially the case when you live in a flat. You should therefore set your modem to transmit on less saturated frequencies. To do this, refer to your modem's manual, or contact your Internet provider.
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