(UFU - 2021)
Not surprisingly, there does not seem to be a consensus of what qualifies as “high speed” Internet. For people with access to optical fiber Internet, download speeds higher than 200 Mbps are the norm. But that technology is new and still not widely available. In areas where fiber Internet is not an option, users can expect top speeds around 100 Mbps, maybe a little less…and that’s usually more than enough.
“The thing is that most internet connections today are fast, and there’s no point in being high-speed when the average users don’t need that extra 100 Mbps that ISPs are providing,” said Anh Trinh of GeekWithLaptop.com. When it comes to broadband Internet, having a connection marketed as “high speed” doesn’t really matter anymore. All that really matters is having the speeds you need to use the internet in your daily life, which will vary from person to person and from household to household. “Internet speed of at least 25 Mbps is usually pretty good for doing the basics with a little streaming thrown in,” said Trinh. “It’s pretty suitable for an average person, and you can always upgrade your plan to meet your demand.”
There are many variables involved in choosing an internet service provider and internet packages. And, further complicating things, those variables -- internet speeds, cost, reliability and customer service -- may vary from place to place. Further, it may be bundled with your phone and TV provider. And, even if the service provider is identical, the experience may not be: The Comcast experience in Oakland may be wholly different from that of Comcast Atlanta, just as the McDonald's in your hometown may offer a different experience to the one in mine, even though they both serve the same menu.
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Based on the text, answer the following questions.
A) “Nowadays, one needs to buy high speed internet due to intense streaming.” Is the statement above wright or wrong? Justify your answer.
B) What aspects should you consider when choosing your internet service provider and internet packages? Explain why they should be considered.
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