Can I get good internet speed despite area with terrible connection?

[FAHIM_PC]

I live in an area where the connection is generally bad. I have 4k and I want to stream Netflix and other sites but it requires 25mbps speed at the very least. Now there is always the rule when buying a new broadband, you wont always get the "up to" speed. For example buying broadband with upto 70mbps, you will most likely get 50-60mbps I believe. So is the trick to getting faster internet basically pay more and the upto speed increases? For example should I get broadband upto 100mbps so I can be sure I will obviously get over 25mbps despite the extra payment and I obviously do not need 100mbps. Or can specific areas handle only a certain amount of speed?

 

[kanewolf]

If you "live in an area where the connection is generally bad" I wouldn't think that the providers would offer 100Mbit service because there would be too many subscribers complaining about paying for service they can't get. To be sure of 4K streaming, I would look for 30 to 50Mbit service. Use a wired connection to the TV.

 

[USAFRet]

I live in an area where the connection is generally bad. I have 4k and I want to stream Netflix and other sites but it requires 25mbps speed at the very least. Now there is always the rule when buying a new broadband, you wont always get the "up to" speed. For example buying broadband with upto 70mbps, you will most likely get 50-60mbps I believe. So is the trick to getting faster internet basically pay more and the upto speed increases? For example should I get broadband upto 100mbps so I can be sure I will obviously get over 25mbps despite the extra payment and I obviously do not need 100mbps. Or can specific areas handle only a certain amount of speed?

What are the actual options available at your specific residence?
Speed, type, etc.

The "up to" is not always misleading.
My 75/75 Verizon fiber routinely reports back as mid 80's up and down.

 

[FAHIM_PC]

I live in an area where the connection is generally bad. I have 4k and I want to stream Netflix and other sites but it requires 25mbps speed at the very least. Now there is always the rule when buying a new broadband, you wont always get the "up to" speed. For example buying broadband with upto 70mbps, you will most likely get 50-60mbps I believe. So is the trick to getting faster internet basically pay more and the upto speed increases? For example should I get broadband upto 100mbps so I can be sure I will obviously get over 25mbps despite the extra payment and I obviously do not need 100mbps. Or can specific areas handle only a certain amount of speed?

What are the actual options available at your specific residence?
Speed, type, etc.

The "up to" is not always misleading.
My 75/75 Verizon fiber routinely reports back as mid 80's up and down.

Ok so this is confusing for me. I just checked the deals available in my area by typing my post code in. So a bunch of broadband deals came up and I found the best one at 78mbps. However on the top of the page it says estimated line speed is 13mbps. What does this mean? Can I not get this 78mbps deal. To me it says my area can only handle 13mbps but the 78mbps deal is apart of my area? Very contradicting. Any thoughts?

 

[USAFRet]

I live in an area where the connection is generally bad. I have 4k and I want to stream Netflix and other sites but it requires 25mbps speed at the very least. Now there is always the rule when buying a new broadband, you wont always get the "up to" speed. For example buying broadband with upto 70mbps, you will most likely get 50-60mbps I believe. So is the trick to getting faster internet basically pay more and the upto speed increases? For example should I get broadband upto 100mbps so I can be sure I will obviously get over 25mbps despite the extra payment and I obviously do not need 100mbps. Or can specific areas handle only a certain amount of speed?

What are the actual options available at your specific residence?
Speed, type, etc.

The "up to" is not always misleading.
My 75/75 Verizon fiber routinely reports back as mid 80's up and down.

Ok so this is confusing for me. I just checked the deals available in my area by typing my post code in. So a bunch of broadband deals came up and I found the best one at 78mbps. However on the top of the page it says estimated line speed is 13mbps. What does this mean? Can I not get this 78mbps deal. To me it says my area can only handle 13mbps but the 78mbps deal is apart of my area? Very contradicting. Any thoughts?

Those sites are often wrong.
Go to the ISP's that actually serve your residence.
See what it says on their site.
Possibly talk to an agent.

 

[FAHIM_PC]

I live in an area where the connection is generally bad. I have 4k and I want to stream Netflix and other sites but it requires 25mbps speed at the very least. Now there is always the rule when buying a new broadband, you wont always get the "up to" speed. For example buying broadband with upto 70mbps, you will most likely get 50-60mbps I believe. So is the trick to getting faster internet basically pay more and the upto speed increases? For example should I get broadband upto 100mbps so I can be sure I will obviously get over 25mbps despite the extra payment and I obviously do not need 100mbps. Or can specific areas handle only a certain amount of speed?

What are the actual options available at your specific residence?
Speed, type, etc.

The "up to" is not always misleading.
My 75/75 Verizon fiber routinely reports back as mid 80's up and down.

Ok so this is confusing for me. I just checked the deals available in my area by typing my post code in. So a bunch of broadband deals came up and I found the best one at 78mbps. However on the top of the page it says estimated line speed is 13mbps. What does this mean? Can I not get this 78mbps deal. To me it says my area can only handle 13mbps but the 78mbps deal is apart of my area? Very contradicting. Any thoughts?

Those sites are often wrong.
Go to the ISP's that actually serve your residence.
See what it says on their site.
Possibly talk to an agent.

Thanks just went on the official site. Turns out I cannot get fast fibre broadband. Maximum I can get is 19mbps. This is so sad man. It's like I got my 4k gadgets for nothing.

 

[loki1944]

I average 50 KB/s where I live in the Midwest I'd be pretty grateful for 19mbps. I I just download Amazon video over a period of weeks and then watch it offline. Netflix not remotely possible.