A CONSUMER technology expert has revealed a common Wi-Fi mistake and it could end up costing you.
If you find your router speed is very slow then you might be affected.
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Tech expert Kim Kommando explained in a USA Today article that some Wi-Fi users aren’t paying for enough bandwidth.
Cheaper packages are great for checking your emails and general streaming but they’re not for everyone.
If you have a lot of smart home devices, extra bandwidth is something you may have to invest in.
Kommando wrote: “If your home is full of smart and connected devices, you need enough bandwidth to support them.”
Turning your household into a smart home requires a lot of devices and, generally, the more tech you have the slower your Wi-Fi will be.
To avoid unbearably slow internet you might need to contact your internet service provider and upgrade your package so you have more bandwidth available.
Providers like AT&T and Verizon have warnings about device overload on their websites.
AT&T says: “The speed you get on devices connected to your network can vary.
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“The number of devices you connect to Wi-Fi, how you use them, their age and type, and Wi-Fi signal strength all can affect speed.”
It adds: “All connected devices share your home internet connection.
“Trying to do too much at the same time can slow your speed.”
Before spending extra money on a quicker Wi-Fi service, there are a few things you can try.
Streaming, gaming, and video conferencing are all activities that drain your Wi-Fi router.
If all four are happening in your home at the same time then slower speeds are more likely.
To avoid this, turn off devices you’re not using.
