Sometimes internet is just slow, and there’s not much you can do about it (I’m looking at you, satellite internet users) and I’m sorry about that. But sometimes, those slow speeds? It might be our own dang fault. So I’m going to help you get out of your own way and show you how to make your internet faster. I’ve got three categories to go over today:
- your HARDWARE
- your SOFTWARE
- and your PROVIDER

For a reliable speed test, go here:
https://www.reviews.org/internet-spee...

And here's the ZIP code checker I mentioned, to check on ISPs and plans in your area (look in the right-hand column):
https://www.reviews.org/internet-serv...

You can also get more information on each brand here:
Xfinity: https://www.reviews.org/go/xfinity/in...
Verizon: https://www.reviews.org/go/verizon-fi...
Centurylink: https://www.reviews.org/go/centurylin...
AT&T: https://www.reviews.org/go/att/intern...
Viasat: https://www.reviews.org/go/viasat/int...

Bonus tip! Upgrade your router. Your old router might not be capable of handling the speeds your ISP is trying to deliver.

Now, the 10 things you might be doing wrong:
HARDWARE
2:06 - 1. Your router is in the wrong spot
2:35 - 2. Your router has never been reset
3:43 - 3. You depend too much on wifi

SOFTWARE
4:43 - 4. You have 2,000 browser tabs open
5:30 - 5. You’re seeing every ad in the world (get an ad blocker!)
6:04 - 6. You’ve invited the criminal element onto your network
6:36 - 7. You never clear your cache

YOUR INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER
7:14 - 8. You’re hitting your data cap
7:57 - 9. Your plan sucks (switch it up!)
8:42 - 10. Your provider sucks (switch it up!)

Again, here's the ZIP code checker I mentioned, to check on ISPs and plans in your area (look in the right-hand column):
https://www.reviews.org/internet-serv...

I’m sure there’s more stuff we’re all screwing up, so hit me in the comments, let me know if you have any other hacks for how to speed up internet.
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