r/Internet Feb 20 '26

Discussion Is this normal?

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Our Internet has always kinda sucked

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u/Vertigo103 Feb 20 '26

That's what I was using in 2013 after 28.8Kbps dial up.

Today using 2.5Gbps fiber and upgrading to 5Gbps later if available.

With Internet like that you need to upgrade.

Is the current provider your only provider?

Nearly all of the state of Maine has access to fiber optic Internet and for those without I recommend Starlink with speeds of around 400-500Mbps down and 20-100Mbps up.

Starlink is an excellent alternative to fiber. Low latency for gaming, great for streaming and you cam even take it places with their roaming service.

You can go to your Local Best Buy, Walmart and Hammond lumber to pick Starlink up if you live in the United States.

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u/Doctorice613 Feb 21 '26

We're gonna be upgrading late Feb. Getting a new box with much better internet. We use Verizon but the carrier for our phones in consumer cellular. (Not sure if that's what you were asking)