How can I make my AT&T faster?
This is a video about speed tests and most of us who use the internet need faster connections, especially for work or streaming movies and games. In this article, we look at some of the ways through which you can boost your internet speed if you are using AT&T Internet.
First, check the current Internet speed that you have with AT&T and the type of package that they are offering. It should have been dispatched to you immediately after you subscribed to your plan. Go to the AT&T website, and access the account you have by logging in, click on the “My Services” link to view your plan information. If you are one of those with a slow DSL package, consider migrating to their fiber optic connection that has much better speeds of download and uploads. The fastest residential package that AT&T provides is up to 1 Gigabit per Second.
Secondly, it is recommended to have the most extended cover of wireless fidelity in the house. Upgrading your older WiFi router to a newer dual or tri-band one can make the download and streaming even faster, while also reducing the buffer time and the overall area that is covered by the WiFi signal. Place your router in the middle of your home, do not place it near other devices and walls, use an ethernet connection backhaul if available. You can also get WiFi extenders from AT&T if you have some parts of your home that cannot be covered by the WiFi.
Also, make sure that every electronic equipment in your home that is connected to the internet service has a good signal reception of the WiFi. This is because the number of devices connecting to a router at one time determines the extent of the use of bandwidth. Replace the devices that have a low capacity for handling WiFi connectivity in an attempt to increase overall speeds. It is also advisable to use an Ethernet cable to connect any streaming media devices or gaming console directly to your router if possible.
Also, it’s recommended to shut down any applications that may require an internet connection for background usage or downloads, downloads, or any file transfers that use up internet bandwidth. Your basic bandwidth is your fundamental rate at your home, so the more channels of bandwidth being used at once, the slower the overall speed. Deactivate auto-update settings and shut applications that consume large amounts of bandwidth during their operation if they are not being used at the moment.
Update your modem/router firmware – sometimes the equipment is the weak link. Only AT&T modems themselves are usually capable of automatic updates but routers’ firmware must be updated manually. Also, try to reboot your modem and router fairly often to give them a break by unplugging them from power and then plugging them back again. This helps to flush any accumulated data in the buffer.
A network extender can be used if you have a weak signal in some parts of the house and need your internet connection to be boosted. To enhance service delivery to the customers, AT&T uses MicroCell and WiFi extenders. Place them centrally to boost your gateway modem’s signal strength.
Before changing bundles and plans, make sure the neighborhood is served by AT&T Fiber. Contrary to the exchange of data through copper wires, fiber optic cables transmit data through light signals hence providing internet at exponentially faster speeds without any problem of bandwidth congestion. If it is not available at your address, there are still significant speed increases available with DSL or fixed wireless plans.
Also, check that all of the coaxial cables and DSL line filters are clean and inserted tightly into the appropriate ports. Even interior telephone line problems and poor connections of the wirings can limit high-speed DSL Internet connections. A technician visit can be arranged for wiring faults if that is what you think you are facing. It might be relevant to incorporate an external DSL noise filter for managing internet traffic over POTS lines.
In your browser, clear cookies and cache and other saved data and disable browser add-ons you use not frequently. Internet speed over time is affected hence large volumes of cache data are accumulated gradually. Prevent features such as search and site suggestions that employ predictive algorithms to present ahead.
Last, make sure that your internet speeds do not differ much from what your plan promised through sites like Speedtest by Ookla. Perform the test at different times as there’s a difference in speed depending on the traffic congestion. Get records for several days and call AT&T if the speeds are much lower than the acceptable percentages of the advertised values for further diagnostics. and potentially getting a discount!
By applying most of these router tweaks, smart device management strategies, and service enhancements, you should start to see improved page loading, streaming, and downloading speed when using your AT&T internet. It is possible to keep checking for new WiFi signals or internet connection speeds and address all new problems that may be causing the slowdown immediately.
Upgrade to faster, more reliable AT&T Fiber Internet today! Call us at +1 844-905-5002 and get connected with speeds that keep you ahead.