With the need for flexible working arrangements, streaming video, gaming and critical internet connectivity - having a great internet connection with a reliable backup option is more important than ever.
We've put together a simple guide to connection types based on their capable speed and latency (the time it takes for a small data set to be transmitted from your device to a server on the Internet and back to your device again). Please see below:
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5G |
4G |
3G |
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Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) |
Amazing |
Excellent |
Excellent |
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Fibre to the Curb (FTTC) |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Adequate |
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Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC) |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Adequate |
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Fibre to the Node (FTTN) |
Great |
Good |
Low |
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Fibre to the Building (FTTB) |
Great |
Good |
Low |
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Fixed Wireless |
Great |
Adequate |
Low |
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Satellite |
Good |
Adequate |
Poor |