Actual vs.

In most cases, the speeds are slower.

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Why You Probably Aren’t Getting the Internet Speeds You’re Paying For (and How to Tell)

Faster speeds than advertised, which are dark green, are even harder to find.

What Causes Slow Downs

So why exactly do so few people get the advertised speeds?

It also attempts to upload data, testing your upload speed.

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Check your connection speeds at different times, including at peak hours and off.

They may fluctuate over time.

If your connection speeds aren’t as advertised, there’s not much you’re free to do.

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The speed is advertised as “up to” for a reason.

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