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Computer Help and Support

Alephy

(177 posts)

3. I did that...

Reply to Easterncedar (Original post)

Fri Jul 10, 2026, 09:41 PM

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I downgraded from 1 gig to 500mb about a year ago. I am with Spectrum/Charter.

Like you, streaming and Internet use. Not a gamer.

I also work from home three times a week so I am connected to my work network all day.

500mbs works fine for me.

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Advice please? Is 1 gig internet worth it? [View all] Easterncedar Friday OP

Check out PCs for People, a nonprofit that provides cheap internet for lower income folks jmbar2 Friday #1

Interesting! Good to know about Easterncedar Friday #9

Download speeds are OK. Sector 001 17 hrs ago #15

Today, my download speed is 33.89 mbps and my upload is 18.70 jmbar2 17 hrs ago #16

Today is a good day for T-Mobile 5G. Sector 001 16 hrs ago #17

I didn't realize how much slower mine is than regular internet jmbar2 16 hrs ago #18

Assuming you're talking speed canetoad Friday #2

do yu upload? higher speeds more important to upload video, not so much to download IMO msongs Friday #5

Thanks. I don't upload. That's helpful Easterncedar Friday #7

Thanks. If I changed, and 500 was too slow, the new provider's 1 gig is more than my current cost Easterncedar Friday #6

I did that... Alephy Friday #3

Thanks! Easterncedar Friday #8

My plan is Rver Friday #4

Netflix runs fine on an inexpensive 30 Mbps connection and 1080p television. hunter Saturday #14

I appreciate the quick replies Easterncedar Friday #10

I checked my speed after seeing the other suggestions jmbar2 Saturday #13

500 is plenty for one person Tasmanian Devil Friday #11

Thanks. I do appreciate your helpful advice! Easterncedar Saturday #12