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--- internet_service [2024.09.23 05:32] – Steve Isenberg
+++ internet_service [2024.09.25 20:21] (current) – [Service Providers in the Lexington/Boston Area] Steve Isenberg
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 The question:
-//Lets say that you are looking to get Internet service to my house and I’m trying to determine what my Internet service speed should be.  Suppose you have a TV running 4K, another TV running HD, and one or two devices running HD as well as running video conferencing using zoom.  What are the bandwith requirements for these and similar devices? And how can it determine what your service speed should be?//
+//Lets say that you are looking to get Internet service to your house or apartment and you need to determine what your Internet service speed should be.  Suppose you have a TV running 4K, another TV running HD, and one or two devices running HD as well as running video conferencing using zoom.  What are the bandwith requirements for these and similar devices? And how can it determine what your service speed should be?//
 ====== Determining Your Internet Service Speed ======
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 ===== Recommended Service Speed =====
-Given the example above, a plan that offers **at least 100 Mbps** should be sufficient.
+Given the example above, a plan that offers **at least 100 Mbps** should be sufficient.\\
+For multiple high-bandwidth activities simultaneously or to ensure a smooth experience with no slowdowns, consider a **200 Mbps or higher** plan.\\
+If you have a large household or foresee increased usage, a plan in the range of **300-500 Mbps** might be more appropriate.\\
+Also, ensure the upload speed meets your needs, especially for video conferencing and cloud services, as many standard plans focus primarily on download speed.
-For multiple high-bandwidth activities simultaneously or to ensure a smooth experience with no slowdowns, consider a **200 Mbps or higher** plan.
+=====Consequences of a Slower Service Speed=====
+  * File uploads and downloads will take longer with slower speed.
+  * Any system backups and restores to/from the cloud will take longer.
+  * Transferring files using a file transfer service will take longer (uploading the file to send or downloading the file you've received)
-If you have a large household or foresee increased usage, a plan in the range of **300-500 Mbps** might be more appropriate.
+You might consider: how often you do the above, and your tolerance for a longer transfer time.
-Also, ensure the upload speed meets your needs, especially for video conferencing and cloud services, as many standard plans focus primarily on download speed.
+=====Service Providers in the Lexington/Boston Area=====
+Pricing details for various speeds from our three service providers.\\ Key: ''Cost (download/upload speed latency)'' speeds are "up to" the speed.  Best is high numbers for download and upload, and low numbers for latency.
+^Provider^300Mbps        ^500-600Mbps        ^1Gbps^ notes^
+|Verizon|$49.99 (300/300 ?)|74.99 (500/500 ?)|$89.99 (750-940/750-880 ?)|
+|Astound|$25 (300/20 ?)  |$40 (600/35 ?) |$50 (1000/50 ?)|Hard to get facts. Numbers from cnet.com, Astound doesn't provide them.  May cost extra for equipment rental monthly, and installation.|
+|Xfinity|$45+25*=$70/mo (351/115 16ms)|n/a |$60+25*=$85/mo (1142/170 16ms) |* for gateway and wifi. Promo pricing for first 12 months.|
+Important: if you see (600/35) then that means you can download files etc at 600 Mbps, million bits per second, but you can only upload data at 35 Mbps which will impact you if you email large files, backup to the cloud, etc.
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+<fs large>The Next Question:</fs>
 //What devices might I connect to the internet and what bandwidth would they need?//