Upload & Download Speeds

Be in the know on internet speeds. C Spire Fiber gives you faster, more reliable, gigabit fiber internet—but what exactly can you expect? Get the facts.

FACT #1: The type of connection and device matters.
It sounds obvious, but this is a big factor. Wired is faster than Wi-Fi, and some devices are built faster than others. Here’s a look at average capabilities.

DEVICE	CONNECTION TYPE	PEAK SPEEDS
Devices with 1Gbps Ethernet Connector	Ethernet (Hardwired)	850-940Mbps
Devices with 100Mbps Ethernet Connector	Ethernet (Hardwired)	75-95Mbps
Computers & Gaming Consoles	Wi-Fi	195-585Mbps
Video Streaming Devices	Wi-Fi	120-375Mbps
Smartphones & Tablets	Wi-Fi	180-390Mbps

FACT #2: Wi-Fi is fighting all kinds of interference. Your home environment has more to do with internet speed than you may think. Take a look at common factors that can impact speed.

Home construction and materials
Interference from other devices
Router quality and performance
Distance from router

FACT #3: VPNs can slow your internet speeds. With a VPN, you’re basically on your work internet, not your home’s. You’re limited to what your VPN supports—and 40-100Mbps speeds are common.