Do you know what your internet speed is? Are you getting the service your ISP ( internet service provider) promised when you signed that contract? Or are you dealing with slow internet? These might seem like simple questions, but they're important ones. Internet speeds affect nearly everything you do online: how smoothly your video calls run, how responsive your video games feel, and whether you can stream the latest season of "Stranger Things" without buffering. Understanding how your connection works is crucial in troubleshooting internet problems. Also: Slow internet at home? 3 things I always inspect first to get faster Wi-Fi speeds
For the third consecutive year, internet speed and fair pricing remain the primary contributors to customer satisfaction among rural internet users, according to the 2025 study.