Though 2.5 Gbps capable cable modems can receive up to 2.5 Gbps speeds, it is important to note that this bandwidth will be divided among your connected devices. A device with a 2.5 Gb Ethernet port and a direct Ethernet connection between cable modem and computer are required to achieve speeds up to 2 Gbps (these ports are rare but can be found in some laptop and desktop computers). Many factors affect your achieved speed, such as the age and type of your connected device, and your connection method, to name a few. What to expect from 2.5 Gbps internet Your speed test is unlikely to return 2.5 Gbps download speeds So, the more devices you have connected to the internet in your home, the more bandwidth you’ll need to maintain high speeds across them. Think of it as a huge water pipe running into your home, with a network of smaller pipes branching off of it to carry water to different areas: with each intersection point, less water flows through each pipe. Internet service is delivered to your home and as you connect different devices, it is divided and shared among them, reducing the speed of data transmission. Our high-speed data plans are designed to support the bandwidth needs of many devices at the same time. How speed is delivered to your connected devices With that in mind, if you run a speed test from a device with an expected WiFi speed that is lower than your plan, the results will be limited to roughly your device’s expected WiFi speed. Results are often lower than plan speeds due to various factors outside your internet provider’s control, including WiFi conditions and device capabilities. It is important to understand that this test does not measure the speed of the internet connection to your home, it measures the speed of the internet connection to a device within your home. Why are my speed test results lower than my plan speeds?

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