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canetoad

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2. Assuming you're talking speed

Reply to Easterncedar (Original post)

Fri Jul 10, 2026, 09:40 PM

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And not downloads. I can't see why you wouldn't be able to start on the 500mbps and if you found it insufficient, pay to go to the next higher speed. It's not as if you'd be downgrading. Savings are too good not to try.

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Advice please? Is 1 gig internet worth it? [View all] Easterncedar Friday OP

Check out PCs for People, a nonprofit that provides cheap internet for lower income folks jmbar2 Friday #1

Interesting! Good to know about Easterncedar Friday #9

Download speeds are OK. Sector 001 Sunday #15

Today, my download speed is 33.89 mbps and my upload is 18.70 jmbar2 Sunday #16

Today is a good day for T-Mobile 5G. Sector 001 Sunday #17

I didn't realize how much slower mine is than regular internet jmbar2 Sunday #18

Assuming you're talking speed canetoad Friday #2

do yu upload? higher speeds more important to upload video, not so much to download IMO msongs Friday #5

Thanks. I don't upload. That's helpful Easterncedar Friday #7

Thanks. If I changed, and 500 was too slow, the new provider's 1 gig is more than my current cost Easterncedar Friday #6

I did that... Alephy Friday #3

Thanks! Easterncedar Friday #8

My plan is Rver Friday #4

Netflix runs fine on an inexpensive 30 Mbps connection and 1080p television. hunter Saturday #14

I appreciate the quick replies Easterncedar Friday #10

I checked my speed after seeing the other suggestions jmbar2 Saturday #13

500 is plenty for one person Tasmanian Devil Friday #11

Thanks. I do appreciate your helpful advice! Easterncedar Saturday #12