Mbps and Gbps: understanding your internet speed
Understand Mbps and Gbps, how internet speeds are measured, and what to consider when matching a broadband plan to your household’s needs.
Practical advice, stories from our network and a look at what comes next.

Understand Mbps and Gbps, how internet speeds are measured, and what to consider when matching a broadband plan to your household’s needs.

Understand internet bandwidth through a simple garden hose analogy, and learn why capacity is only one part of your connection’s performance.

Explore how connectivity supports video calls and smart home devices for older family members, with practical considerations for everyday use.

Learn what symmetrical internet means and why matching upload and download capacity can matter for cloud backups, video calls and sharing files.

Read Capti’s earlier multi-gig network update and explore newer guidance on the equipment and applications that can benefit from faster internet.

A look at the network architecture and operational practices behind Capti Fibre, from backbone connectivity to managing day-to-day performance.

Understand Wi-Fi 6, bandwidth and device demand, with practical guidance for getting more from the wireless network inside your home.

Read the original announcement of Capti’s 5 Gig trusted tester program, with links to current availability and multi-gig home network guidance.

Learn how Capti uses millimetre-wave fixed wireless alongside fibre to connect apartment and commercial buildings where the site design allows.
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