When comparing the plans offered by different Nashua internet providers, you will notice that they list upload speed as well as download speed. You’ll also notice that the upload speed is almost always a much smaller number. Internet providers tend to prioritize download speeds, sometimes to the point of downplaying upload speeds as if they were not important at all. At FiosPro, we think differently. With fiberoptic internet, you can get upload speeds that match download speed.
Let us explain what that means and why it matters.
Why do I need good upload speed?
First, let’s make sure we all know what we’re talking about. While download speed is how fast you can receive data, upload speed is how fast you can send data. Most of what we do on the internet requires receiving data, so many internet providers offer fast download speeds and must lower upload speeds. For a while, this was okay, but now we do a lot more that requires sending data. The most common activity that requires sending data is video calling. Your upload speed affects how well people on the other end of the call see and hear you. If you experience a lot of freezing and lagging while you are on a video call, that is due to your upload speed. If anyone in your household is an online gamer, slow upload speeds affect that as well.
Why is my upload speed so slow?
The short answer is that’s just the way it is with most internet service providers. Cable or satellite internet usually only provides a max upload speed of a tenth or less of the download speed. Fios is the exception. Fiberoptic internet service can give upload speeds that match the download speed.
What can I do about it?
The only solution is to change your internet plan. If you have cable internet, those providers often have plans that come with faster upload speeds, but those plans tend to be very expensive. With Fios fiberoptic internet, the plans start at $39.99 a month for 200 Mpbs, for both upload and download speed. That’s pretty fast.
Nashua Internet Providers and FiosPro
If you’re looking to upgrade your internet, you can stop shopping around for Nashua internet providers. Fios is consistently rated number one in speed and reliability. If Fios is available in your area, we think that it’s the obvious choice.