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Your Internet Speed Test Results Explained

So you just performed an Internet speed test and wondered what do all these results mean? Sure, the download speed seems obvious, but how much do I need for streaming an HD movie? What about the upload speed or ping? If you are curious about your speed test results, here’s a convenient glossary. This info […]

Improve Your Internet Speed with a Dual-Band Router

So your ISP provides high-speed Internet service but you still encounter buffering when streaming HD video. Is your router actually the problem? Ultimately, a dual-band router is a must to get the fastest Internet speed from your modem. We previously covered this router technology in the past. Let’s take a fresh look at how dual-band […]

October 11, 2019 | dual-band router, Internet speed, Linksys dual-band routers, Linksys routers, Router, router technology, routers, tri-band router - by Paul Williams

Worldwide Internet Speed on the Rise

If your Internet connection seems a little faster the past few years, there’s good reason. A new study reveals the average worldwide Internet speed increased 23 percent over the twelve-month period from May 2017 to May 2018. The study involved 163 million tests using ISPs located all over the planet. The planet’s average Internet speed […]

July 13, 2018 | cable internet, countries with the fastest internet, fastest internet speed, Fiber Internet, Internet speed, worldwide internet speed - by Paul Williams

The Optimum Internet Speed for 4K Videogaming

In terms of screen resolution, 4K is the next level after most TVs went began to support 1080p in the past decade. DirecTV was the first TV provider to offer 4K content through on-demand and it picked up steam with sports programming where viewers could now stream matches in 4K live. Since YouTube now supports […]

February 28, 2018 | 4K gaming, 4K gaming Internet speed, 4K streaming, best speed for gaming, Internet speed - by Rachel Presser

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 for the Nintendo Switch

Nintendo decided to leave 2017 with a bang, releasing the masterful Xenoblade Chronicles 2 in December in time for the holidays. The game is still generating interest as 2018 starts, and with good reason. The Xenoblade 2 storyline is a common motif – hero symbiotically aligned with powerful weapon that bad people want. However, the […]

January 10, 2018 | Internet speed, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Xenoblade 2, online video game performance, online video games, Xenoblade 2, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 - by Christa Donovan

The PlayStation 4 and its need for more Bandwidth

Many of you likely took advantage of the Black Friday sales to purchase a new PlayStation 4 video game system. Great sale prices abounded for both PlayStation models – including the PS4 Pro – as well as Microsoft’s Xbox One line. However, with all that extra gaming horsepower comes an additional thirst for the household’s […]

December 1, 2017 | internet bandwidth, internet latency, Internet speed, Playstation 4, PS4, PS4 bandwidth, PS4 Internet speed, steep game, Ubisoft, Ubisoft Steep - by Paul Williams

Call of Duty: WWII on the PS4 and your Internet Speed

If you’re a fan of first-person shooter games, like Call of Duty, you know the importance of Internet speed. A mere second can make or break a game. It can mean the difference between a sweet headshot, a toe shot, or just no shot at all, if it’s bad enough. Not having a decent Internet connection […]

November 29, 2017 | Call of Duty, Call of Duty Internet Speed, Call of Duty: WWII, Internet speed, Internet Speed PS4, Speed test - by Amber Riippa

A Game Developers’ View on ISP Performance

Online gaming has evolved a great deal over the past two decades. With humble origins in Flash games made for early websites, to MMORPGs like Everquest breaking the mold in the 1990s, online gaming has exploded into several different categories and is one of the fastest-growing segments of the games industry. Online gaming traffic clocked […]

November 22, 2017 | Internet gaming, Internet speed, ISP gaming performance, MMORPG, Online Gaming, Online Racing Games, online video games, videogame performance - by Rachel Presser

AT&T Fiber expands its National Footprint

With Google bringing its own gigabit Internet service to Louisville, it stands to reason AT&T Fiber would follow a similar path. In fact, Google Fiber’s appearance in the Derby City likely influenced AT&T decision to boost its own Fiber investment in Kentucky’s largest metro area. Healthy competition makes everyone’s Internet speed a little faster. The […]