For your information, the following represent average speeds for each type of high speed internet connection.
- DSL- Up to 7.1Mbps
- Cable - Up to 16 Mbps
- Satellite - Up to 3 Mbps
- Wireless - Up to 1.7 Mbps
- Wi-Fi - Up to 54.0 Mbps, typically 26-34 Mbps
Understand that your DSL speed may vary from provider to provider, from session to session (also during a session), and from plan to plan.
Some types of service are oversubscribed. This means that many people/computers are pulling from the same resource. Hence, during peak times (evenings mostly) your internet access can be slower.
If you're looking to upgrade to broadband from dial up, wish to change to a different type of access, or simply interested in a lower priced service, we're here to assist you.
The form at the following link will take you to a real-time quote from ALL companies offering broadband availability to you (based on your phone number).
Get an instant comparison and real-time DSL quote for web access for your home or business. The comparison and quotes includes DSL, cable, fiber optic cable, and satellite internet services available to you in your area.
DSL Speed Test
You can do a DSL speed test to know how fast your connection actually is. When doing this, it's highly recommended that you shut down any other programs accessing the interent, since these programs may greatly impair (slow you down) when testing your internet speed. Simply go to testmyisp.com.
