When you live in the same home for a long time, you may get used to your Internet connection. If you know that you do not have high enough speeds to watch videos in 4K resolution, you may set the resolution to 1080p before you start watching. But, this is not something that you have to do when you have the option to upgrade to another Internet plan or service provider.
If you are planning to upgrade your Internet service at home, you should consider several things that you can change at home to get the most use out of your new and improved speeds.
1. Bandwidth Throttling
If anyone in your household plays console or computer games, you may have bandwidth throttling set up to limit the download speeds for games and all their updates. This helps in keeping one computer or console from using up all the bandwidth from your Internet service.
But, when you upgrade to a faster plan, you will have more bandwidth to use. This means that you can remove these intentional throttles and let games download at much faster speeds. If you still do not want to use all the bandwidth, you can set a substantially higher throttle than before.
2. Automatic Updates
When you have smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers in the house, you will have a lot of routine system and application updates that need to be downloaded. With your current Internet connection, you may go through the process of updating everything manually. But, after switching to a faster Internet plan, you should feel confident about turning on automatic updates because it will save you time and effort while downloading faster than before.
3. Device Connection
With average Internet speeds, you may have a family member or two who has stayed connected to their smartphone's Internet due to getting faster and more reliable speeds. Upgrading the Internet in your home may make it perform well enough that it is worth switching over. Also, by getting faster speeds, your household will be able to handle the extra devices without a problem.
4. Video Resolution
Reducing the resolution on videos is not something that you will need to do anymore to reduce the time that it takes to buffer or to avoid consuming all the bandwidth. A substantial enough improvement will make it possible to watch 4K videos on your television whenever you desire. Following these methods will help you maximize the enjoyment of your new Internet plan.
For more information on high-speed Internet, contact your local Internet providers.
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