Do home servers really need 2Gbps to 8Gbps internet?
A home setup near large stores and public service buildings can access a 2Gbps business internet line. It also has a 1Gbps fiber line for normal home use and a separate 1Gbps coax line for a .
Even with these fast lines, about half of the equipment can only handle up to 1Gbps, so faster internet may not always be useful. Speeds above 1Gbps make the most sense for heavy , but a download can still be limited by the speed of the server sending the file.
Moving from 1Gbps to 2.5Gbps is not too expensive, but 10Gbps gear costs much more. An 8Gbps business internet offer is available even in a small town of about 7,000 people with little industry.
Key points
- The setup can use 2Gbps business internet, 1Gbps fiber, and 1Gbps coax internet.
- If much of the equipment only supports 1Gbps, faster internet may not help much.
- Download speed can be limited by the server on the other end, not just your own connection.
- 2.5Gbps is fairly affordable, while 10Gbps gear is much more expensive.
- Even a small town of about 7,000 people may now have 8Gbps business internet offers.