Internet Speeds
Choosing the best Internet speed depends on what you like to do online. There's no real catch-all speed that you will get the right speed for your money. Here are a few basic pointers to help you sift through all of the ultra fast options:
- If all you like to do online is browse Web sites, check your e-mail and occasionally upload photos, a basic high-speed connection of 768 kbps (kilobits per second) will do the trick. Many Internet providers offer these as their basic service packages, and the rates won't break the bank each month.
- For streaming high-quality video (such as Netflix streaming or Hulu), a connection of 6.0 Mbps (megabits per second) or higher will be necessary for the best results. This will also allow you to download music with ease.
- Anyone interested in the best Internet speeds for online gaming will need to pay attention to the upload speed in an Internet package. Simply getting the fastest download speeds may not help, as online gaming relies on data sent from you to the host server. Anything that is 1.0 Mbps or higher should be sufficient.
