Some Internet technologies will always remain relatively slow. Expect slower speeds than with cable or fiber if you choose one of the following connection types.
Dial-up: Regardless of the type of Internet activity, dial-up is deemed slow internet because it is limited to 56 kbps. These speeds cannot handle streaming, online gaming, Wi-Fi, or even uploading a single web page in a reasonable amount of time; they are just adequate for checking email.
DSL: DSL is the most prevalent type of internet service with speeds below 25 Mbps. Several cable internet services offer poor speeds as a low-cost internet alternative, but they are frequently able to provide significantly faster connections for a higher monthly fee.
Fixed wireless: In rural places, fixed wireless is a popular Internet option. Internet signals are transmitted and received by broadcast towers. Depending on provider and locale, speeds can range from 3 to 100 Mbps, but are typically slower. Nevertheless, newer 5G home internet providers such as Verizon and Starry are capable of exceeding 100 Mbps.
Satellite internet is often slow, expensive, and has low data caps, and it is typically exclusively utilized in rural locations where no other internet options are available. In certain regions, however, newer satellite providers such as Starlink are beginning to offer speeds of up to 500 Mbps and limitless bandwidth.