How to Understand Internet Speeds
In order to understand Internet speeds, you have to first know what type of Internet you have, but this is not the only step that you will need to follow. You will also need to ask your Internet service provider what type of Internet service that they are providing. This is easy to do because you can contact the Internet provider and ask them to explain their services to you.
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Ask the provider if the Internet service is dial-up, cable, or DSL. Generally speaking, dial-up and DSL run through the phone lines while cable runs through the cable lines. Dial-up is usually the slowest of the three, though this is not always the case.
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Ask your Internet provider about the speed of your Internet service. Most providers have cable and DSL at different speeds, depending how much you are willing to pay for the service.
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Run a speed test on your own Internet service. You can do this online at sites such as those found in the References.
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