Understanding your connection
Speed, ping, Mbps, fibre, cable, DSL and 5G: the basics to read a test and choose a plan.
- How to read a speed test: download, upload, ping and jitter
Download, upload, ping, jitter: learn what each value of a speed test means, what a good result looks like and how to find the cause of a slow connection.
- Mbps vs MB/s: the difference between megabits and megabytes
Why does a 100 Mbps fibre download at 12 MB/s? Understand megabits vs megabytes and work out how long a file will take to download.
- Ping, latency and jitter explained simply
What are ping, latency and jitter? Normal values on fibre, ADSL and 4G, their impact on gaming and video calls, and how to improve them.
- What is a good internet speed in 2026? Benchmarks for your household
How many Mbps do you really need? Clear benchmarks by number of people, streaming, remote work and gaming, with a table of household profiles.
- Speed needed for Netflix, YouTube, TikTok, video calls and gaming
How many Mbps for Netflix in HD or 4K, YouTube, TikTok, a WhatsApp or Zoom call, or online gaming? Summary table and tips.
- Upload speed: why it matters as much as download
Video calls, remote work, cloud, cameras, live streaming: what upload speed is for, which values to aim for and why ADSL and 4G often limit it.
- Fibre or ADSL: the real differences (speed, ping, stability)
Fibre optic or ADSL? A clear comparison of speed, upload, ping and stability, and when to switch to fibre.
- How FTTH fibre works: from the exchange to your router
OLT, splitter, distribution point, wall socket, ONT: the path of the fibre signal to your home, explained by an FTTH technician, and what it means for your speed.
- Speedtest vs Fast.com vs Google vs nPerf: which test to trust?
Why Speedtest by Ookla, Fast.com, Google's test, nPerf and SpeedFibre give different results, and how to get a reliable measurement of your speed.
- Fibre installation: the connection steps, from order to speed test
How fibre installation works: technical visit, cable routing, optical socket (PTO), router, timing and what to check on installation day.
- Fibre vs cable vs DSL vs 5G vs satellite: which home internet is best?
Fibre, cable, DSL, 5G home internet or satellite? Real-world speed, upload, ping and reliability compared, and how to choose for your home.
- Is gigabit internet worth it? 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps and multi-gig explained
Do you really need 1 Gbps or more? Who benefits from gigabit and multi-gig internet, why devices rarely reach it, and how to test a fast plan correctly.
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