one concern most common and most important, among Internet users is the speed of your connection. I have no doubt, in fact, it is something that family and friends still have they often comment to memainly because it is not clear whether the speed values ​​they register are normal and because they can vary greatly depending on various factors.

Our most advanced readers will already be clear on this topic and will know it It is normal for internet connection speed values ​​to vary depending on the type of connection used (cable or Wi-Fi) and factors such as distance, interference, wireless standard and other things including service status.

With all the variables, How do I know if I have a fast internet connection? This is one of the questions I’ve been asked the most over the years, and I understand that it can be difficult for the average user to answer. For this reason, I have encouraged myself to share with you this article, to which I will give you a simple and easy-to-understand answer.

What defines a fast internet connection?

We can say that the Internet connection is fast when it reaches at a speed of at least 50 Mbps. That’s double what the US FTC recommended more than four years ago. With this level, we will have optimal performance in any type of task and will even be able to enjoy streaming content in 4K without interruption. We can also download large files quite quickly.

It is also important that this internet connection has low latency, otherwise the access time will be very slow and may even loop or freeze. From all that we have just said, we must clearly state that a fast internet connection is ultimately what it will achieve at least 50 Mbps and also has low latency.

I know what you’re thinking What happens if I connect via Wi-Fi and the connection speed and latency deteriorate? You need to know that this is completely normal and that it doesn’t change the fact that your internet connection is fast, it will just be affected by the jump to wireless as well as distance, obstacles and interference.

To improve the performance of the Wi-Fi connection, we can follow a number of recommendations that we have already seen in previous articles, and we also have the option resort to signal repeaters or PLC repeater devices if we want to extend the reach of our network and maintain a fast Internet connection.

And how do I know I have a fast internet connection?

Well, it’s very simple, just run a speed test and put it in context with the information we’ve just given you. If you get a result of 50 Mbps or more and low latency, congratulations, you have a fast internet connection. If not, don’t worry because and with a speed of up to 25 Mbps you can enjoy very much good user experience Mostly.

You can also use the obtained results to determine if the speed you receive matches the speed you agreed to, and thus if your Internet provider complies with its obligations. Keep in mind that in this sense, it is ideal to perform a speed test with a device connected by cable to the router, because wireless connections will always have some speed loss even when you are next to the router. .

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