Whether you're gearing up to go back to the classroom, engaging in virtual learning, or working from home, fast connections are essential for online meetings, uploading/downloading large files, and using online learning platforms. Connecting numerous smart home devices also requires ample bandwidth to ensure smooth and responsive operation.
Bandwidth is like an expressway: The more bandwidth you have, the more lanes there are—and the faster everyone can go! Bandwidth is measured in megabits per second (Mbps), with 8 megabits equaling one megabyte. A byte is typically used to indicate the size of a file. That means it takes about 8 seconds to download a 1MB file.
So, how much bandwidth do you need? It depends on what kind of online activity you and others in your household engage in most often.
When choosing the right internet speed for your household, it’s important to consider how many people and devices are in your home and what kind of activities they’ll be doing. Utilize resources like the FCC’s Broadband Speed guide to tally up your estimated peak usage. Once you have your total, check to see which plans meet your needs.
The good news? There are plenty of options—altafiber offers internet plans up to 3 Gbps—so you can always adjust based on your needs.
Tech is a necessity when it comes to the school year — smart devices can help make your daily life easier and more enjoyable. Below is a list of our tech devices that you, your kids, or siblings need to rock the school year.
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