Any of you tech savvy people?

[radar8756]

Wired Ethernet is normally ~8 times faster than WiFi ... All network loses a little - 1 gb cable ~ 800 mb/s wired ~ 100 mb/s WiFi - ymmv

Make sure the WiFi is disabled when using a wired connection ( and that the Wired connection has a Connection) - I have this exact problem with my Sony TV -

 

[cburnworth]

T-mobile does offer a home based internet, it runs off a box they provide that uses the cell towers. So i just looked it up. The device is 5g & has wifif, & 2 ethernet ports. $50 a month if avaliable in the area. Here is the t-mobile website link

 

[jkaetz]

Also for what it's worth the screen thing seems odd. Typically both monitors plug into the computer not each other. That won't impact the internet just seems odd

There are some brand new screen setups that do that. Kinda blew my mind.

USB C / Thunderbolt are "daisy chain" connections for Monitors & other devices now

Chaining monitors has been a thing for about five years now. It was introduced with Display Port 1.4. It just hasn't been heavily implemented/used because most systems come with multiple ports anyway. At one point I had four displays chained together back in 2017.

 

[rkwhyte2]

T-mobile does offer a home based internet, it runs off a box they provide that uses the cell towers. So i just looked it up. The device is 5g & has wifif, & 2 ethernet ports. $50 a month if avaliable in the area. Here is the t-mobile website link

This is the way to go. I seriously doubt that AT&T service is going to get any better than it already is in this situation.

 

[Cameramonkey]

This is the way to go. I seriously doubt that AT&T service is going to get any better than it already is in this situation.

Assuming she has full bars. Ive got several sites that run LTE backups. Even with directional antennas on the roof, I cant break 10mbit.

The most stable, reliable bet is cable internet. Whether spectrum, Comcast, etc. That tech is more reliable for mid range speeds. (below 500mbit)

 

[mbkintner]

If she is dead set on at&t then look @ upgrades to service( At&t does offer fiber internet , but is still nothing like comcast). Personally she should look at replacing with comcast/spectrum(local cable just depends on where she is at)

Thread jack...can you elaborate on the above? AT&T is laying fiber in my neighborhood and I've been looking forward to trying it out because it looks like I can pay less and get more as compared to my current Spectrum service.

 

[cburnworth]

Sorry, but I can't give any more specific information (because I don't have it). I have comcast & have it or spectrum at all of my clients except for a few locations.

 

[rhamersley]

I am not an IT guy, nor do I play one on tv, but my two cents. My parents had DSL service for a time, but it was really slow and as they got tablets and smartphones, it drove them nuts. So, don’t see DSL very favorably. Best bet would probably be internet through whatever cable company she has. I get 200 GB down and 10 up for 69.99 out here in Danville.

One thing she could try in the interim would be to use her phone as a mobile hot spot if she has unlimited data and a good cell connection. I do this at times when we camp for my tablet and it works pretty well. And with unlimited it wouldn’t cost anything.

 

[jkaetz]

Thread jack...can you elaborate on the above? AT&T is laying fiber in my neighborhood and I've been looking forward to trying it out because it looks like I can pay less and get more as compared to my current Spectrum service.

FTTH (Fiber to the house) is far superior to any cable company offering. You typically get an upload speed equal to your download speed and latency in the <10ms range. Cable can match or exceed download bandwidth but can't touch the upload bandwidth or latency. I believe the new bottom tier fiber package is 300/300Mbps for ~$45/month.

 

[Cameramonkey]

FTTH (Fiber to the house) is far superior to any cable company offering. You typically get an upload speed equal to your download speed and latency in the <10ms range. Cable can match or exceed download bandwidth but can't touch the upload bandwidth or latency. I believe the new bottom tier fiber package is 300/300Mbps for ~$45/month.

Synchronous internet connections arent necessary for the vast majority of home users. So how much data does the average (not IT worker) person push up? (hint, not much)

For the vast majority of users, that feature is just as ridiculous as the claim that non cable internet is superior because cable rides on shared infrastructure and your neighbors will drag down your speeds down.

 

[mbkintner]

FTTH (Fiber to the house) is far superior to any cable company offering. You typically get an upload speed equal to your download speed and latency in the <10ms range. Cable can match or exceed download bandwidth but can't touch the upload bandwidth or latency. I believe the new bottom tier fiber package is 300/300Mbps for ~$45/month.

And that's exactly what I would have expected. That's why I was curious about cburnworth's comment. I was curious what his perspective was founded on...still curious.

 

[Cameramonkey]

Just be careful if you get FTTH from ATT. They are notorious for cutting your existing copper, preventing you from switching back.

Not that big of a deal anymore since they are killing POTS lines, but in the past they realized that they are required by the FCC to allow resellers/competition on copper pairs. Not so on fiber. So if they remove the copper phone line from your house, you cant decide you dont like their service and switch back to Billybob's phone service for phone service.

 

[Double T]

Fiber is 100% better than cable. Comcast tops out at MAYBE 125Mbps. Fiber, I am pulling 900 Mbps+ up and down.

Her problem sounds as if she is utilizing too much bandwidth. DSL typically tops out under 2.5Mbps down, and 1 Mbps up and recommendations for using skype alone can be found here: https://support.skype.com/en/faq/fa1417/how-much-bandwidth-does-skype-need

I have had DSL in the past, and whilst it was relatively stable, bandwidth was gone with anything other than just browing the internet.

Comcast likes to throttle speeds, and boosts the first portion of downloads to make your speeds look way better than they actually are. I watched my upload and download speeds frequently cycle while gaming...it's probably the least "stable" of all options, despite the speeds. (Think of it like your cruise control adjusting your speed from 20 to 75 and back and forth multiple times on a 30 mile trip). They also cost too much for what they offer, AND other users can mess with your speeds during peak usage.

Fiber: buy this if you require anything for a business as it's better than anything, your speeds aren't effected by anything but your routers capability and how much you are willing to pay.

Since she lives in an apartment, I doubt having a drop in business line would be effective. Might be more cost effective to try to move, especially if operating her business from home and having sheister internet is affecting her profit margin.

 

[Double T]

Synchronous internet connections arent necessary for the vast majority of home users. So how much data does the average (not IT worker) person push up? (hint, not much)

For the vast majority of users, that feature is just as ridiculous as the claim that non cable internet is superior because cable rides on shared infrastructure and your neighbors will drag down your speeds down.

I think it comes from the ideology of throttling more during peak load times. When we had comcast, we couldn't get 25% of our advertised and paid for speeds from 5p-11p.

 

[Cameramonkey]

I think it comes from the ideology of throttling more during peak load times. When we had comcast, we couldn't get 25% of our advertised and paid for speeds from 5p-11p.

I never said it wouldnt happen. Just wasnt likely.

And they forget that once your individual connection gets to the DSLAM, guess what? All that traffic gets crammed into a SHARED CONNECTION to run to the POP.

 

[woowoo2]

Simple solution.
Get a mobile hot spot from any of the cellular providers that works in her location.
Look for one with an Ethernet connector if her desktop does not have built in WiFi.

 

[jkaetz]

Synchronous internet connections arent necessary for the vast majority of home users. So how much data does the average (not IT worker) person push up? (hint, not much)

For the vast majority of users, that feature is just as ridiculous as the claim that non cable internet is superior because cable rides on shared infrastructure and your neighbors will drag down your speeds down.

Not necessary, but with remote work & school trends on the rise I can see the average user easily needing 50 Mbps on a regular basis. With most of the copper ISPs offering less than 10Mbps up it is a pretty big feather for the fiber providers.

... they forget that once your individual connection gets to the DSLAM, guess what? All that traffic gets crammed into a SHARED CONNECTION to run to the POP.

This has always made me wonder, are the fiber ISPs just not as over sold as the cable providers? I know for AT&T the last mile connection is typically shared between 32 users and more recently 64, but they never seem to have a bandwidth problem even during peak times.

 

[cburnworth]

And that's exactly what I would have expected. That's why I was curious about cburnworth's comment. I was curious what his perspective was founded on...still curious.

Fiber rocks & is definately way better than dsl/cable. The problem is while they may be running fiber in the neighborhood are they running fiber to the house? Most of the issues with anything are the upload speeds even comcast can offer 100mb down , but only 20 or so up. Fiber will give you the same up/down speeds it just depends on if fiber comes to the house or not!
The biggest issue i have with providers are the wireless they advertise with their service. A small apartment can get by with just the wireless from the router, but a larger home may need a couple extra access points to solve that issue. Whatever options are available in your area, research,research,research.

 

[mbkintner]

I never said it wouldnt happen. Just wasnt likely.

And they forget that once your individual connection gets to the DSLAM, guess what? All that traffic gets crammed into a SHARED CONNECTION to run to the POP.

Just like Neutral and Ground...go back far enough and they are the same electrical point.

 

[mbkintner]

Fiber rocks & is definately way better than dsl/cable. The problem is while they may be running fiber in the neighborhood are they running fiber to the house? Most of the issues with anything are the upload speeds even comcast can offer 100mb down , but only 20 or so up. Fiber will give you the same up/down speeds it just depends on if fiber comes to the house or not!
The biggest issue i have with providers are the wireless they advertise with their service. A small apartment can get by with just the wireless from the router, but a larger home may need a couple extra access points to solve that issue. Whatever options are available in your area, research,research,research.

Yep, looks like they are setting up the neighborhood for FTTP(H). The service should be 1 Gig up/down for $60 first year; $80 subsequent years. That's faster and cheaper than my current Spectrum service.