Fixed and variable speeds

For some technologies, we note that the speed is variable. It means, the actual speed of connection is affected by the distance the signal needs to travel and any interference in the signal quality. For example, your neighbour might have a faster connection with the same provider, depending on the property location. In this case, the range of speeds indicates the lowest and the highest speed the provider can guarantee, considering all variable factors. For other technologies, we note that the speed is fixed, which means it is not affected by the distance or the terrain. In those cases, the range of speeds indicates options, available with different plans. You can choose your connection speed by choosing a plan that works best for you.

Download speed

The speed at which data can be transferred from the Internet to your computer. Download speed is measured in megabits per second (Mbps). Download speed is important for everything from browsing web pages to downloading software updates. It is especially important for video and other applications where lots of data needs to be transferred quickly.

Upload speed

The speed at which information is transferred from your computer to the Internet. Upload speed is always less or equal to the download speed. Upload speed is measured in megabits per second (Mbps). For ADSL and VDSL, upload speed is often slower than download speed as the connection only has a finite speed and network operator Chorus assigns more of that to download speed. For other technologies, it is possible to get equal download and upload speeds.