Why does our Internet fail to reach advertised “up to” speeds? Actual Internet speed vs advertised can definitely vary prompting the question ‘Why is my Internet so slow”. This is a common question we will demystify. We pick our Internet speed plans based...
Understanding Upload vs Download Speed Differences Introduction In the world of the internet, speed is everything. From streaming video and online gaming to remote work and e-commerce, fast and reliable internet is crucial to our daily lives. However, not all internet...
You can add your own DNS server but there are some basic things to know about which I’ll explain below. The short short answer is the provider wanting a controlled way of supporting customers while on the other hand, you may be seeking more privacy because...
The most common would be checking for unauthorized usage of your wifi router if you have a wireless services at your location. Look at its logs and usage charts to see if there is heavy use. Change the wifi password and see if usage drops. Do you have an older media...
Yes, you can have two or more Internet service providers in different combinations depending on what is available at the location. You could have two separate connections from one provider if that’s all you have in the area or you could have two or more connections...
You cannot change the public IP assigned because your ISP controls it but there is something you can do/try. Providers typically use DHCP to hand out IP’s to customer devices. This is why consumer IP’s constantly change. Chances are however that they simply have very...
