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Any need for 300mb or is 150mb enough

  • 09-01-2020 10:59AM
    #1
    Cyrus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 21,361 ✭✭✭✭


    I always like the idea of MOAR speed but i wonder do i really need it.

    we have a 4 person family but 2 are under 5 so only 2 users, usual stuff like netflix and prime at 4k but im starting to think 300mb is overkill and if there is a tangible price difference i should downgrade at next renewal....


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  • #2
    The Real B-man
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 3,748 Mod ✭✭✭✭The Real B-man


    Cyrus wrote: »
    I always like the idea of MOAR speed but i wonder do i really need it.

    we have a 4 person family but 2 are under 5 so only 2 users, usual stuff like netflix and prime at 4k but im starting to think 300mb is overkill and if there is a tangible price difference i should downgrade at next renewal....

    Save the tenner a month and go for the 150mb more than enough


  • #3
    SVI40
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 778 ✭✭✭SVI40


    I've 240 Mb with Virgin. Only time it ever hits max, is when downloading Apple or Microsoft updates. Most sites throttle your download speed.


  • #4
    Gonzo
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 17,822 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gonzo


    the 300 plans are worth doing if you need the upload of 50, other than that your probably just as well on the 150/30. I've rarely seen the full connection being used as most sites only let you use some of the connection speed. Steam, windows updates and speedtests are about the only places I've gotten full speeds from.


  • #5
    tuxy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,980 ✭✭✭✭tuxy


    I'm a heavy user for download and do not upload much. 150 is more than enough for me.


  • #6
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 96,053 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    Check your WiFi speeds. Depending on how many people are constantly downloading you might not need more than the fastest speed.

    There's no point in paying for bandwidth you can't use.


    https://www.virginmedia.ie/myvirginmedia/portal/ to see your overall usage. too.


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  • #7
    ED E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,095 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    By virtue of renting my accommodation I have to use homeplugs for part of the network, 140Mb max on a 240 package. Plennnnty.


  • #8
    Naos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,740 ✭✭✭Naos


    tuxy wrote: »
    I'm a heavy user for download and do not upload much. 150 is more than enough for me.

    Which provider offered you 150? I can only find 75 - 100 and then its 250+.


  • #9
    The Real B-man
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 3,748 Mod ✭✭✭✭The Real B-man


    Naos wrote: »
    Which provider offered you 150? I can only find 75 - 100 and then its 250+.

    https://digiweb.ie/broadband-checker/


  • #10
    Nollog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,849 ✭✭✭Nollog


    Naos wrote: »
    Which provider offered you 150? I can only find 75 - 100 and then its 250+.

    150mbit products are ftth, offered by both Siro and eir. Most providers will offer it if you're in a ftth enabled area.


  • #11
    tuxy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,980 ✭✭✭✭tuxy


    Yes 150Mbps is the lowest speed for both SIRO and OpenEir FTTH.


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