Why downloading speed is less?

Slow upload and download speeds are all too common of a problem and can hamper both business and personal operations. This can be a frustration that keeps you from doing everyday tasks at home and at work.

Today, people expect to be able to send and receive whatever they would like from any device. And now, more and more downloads and uploads are happening via cellular connections. 

There can be many reasons for slow download and upload speeds on both desktop and mobile devices, and Wilson has identified some of the most common culprits.

SPEED

Telecom companies say that you will get an internet speed of 16Mbps. But when you download a file, you get a speed only of 2MBps. Have you ever wondered what is the reason behind this?

Bits & Bytes 

Internet speed is measured in 2 units that most people don't know - MBps and Mbps. See the capital and small "B". The value of 1b (bits) & 1B (bytes) is given below. This means that 16Mbps is equal to 2MBps.

• 8 bits =1 Byte
• 16Mbps = 2MBps

Reason

Telecom companies use smaller unit Mbps for advertising & attracting users. And when you use the internet the speed gets divide by 8 because we measure speed in bigger unit MBps. That's the complete reason behind this.

And Some Another cause 

Slow Internet Speed

There are many causes of slow Internet speeds. Some of the most common include: 

1. The age of your computer. Many older devices lack the memory to achieve the best download and upload speeds, even when the Internet connection and service are strong and robust. 
2. Connection to the website/browser you're using. The speeds you can achieve when downloading or uploading documents, files, or photos are affected by the distance from your computer to a website, as well as the path, speed, and capacity of the website's connection to your own network.
3. Website traffic. Popular websites may be the most difficult when it comes to achieving higher speeds. Often, this isn't even a problem with your connection, but the result of an overloaded website. 
4. Viruses. If there are viruses or unnecessary software running in the background on your device, it can reduce processing power as well as the speed available for sending and receiving data across the Internet. 
5. Software. When is the last time you updated your computer or phone's operating system and other software? If you're running an older operating system, you may not achieve the highest speeds when downloading or uploading.

Signal Obstruction

For both desktop and mobile connectivity alike, it makes a difference where the cellular signal is coming from. If you're in your home on your desktop or laptop computer, where is your router or WiFi gateway located? If you're using your cell phone anywhere, where is the nearest signal originating? 

It's important to understand that the most common building materials are notorious cellular signal blockers. When a signal is obstructed, it can certainly impact upload and download speeds on your mobile devices. Concrete, brick, and LEED-certified windows can all cause obstructions to the strong signal that enables fast connectivity and speed. 

What You Can Do?

If your business or residential space is plagued by slow upload/download speeds, a cell signal booster can provide significant improvement. Cell signal boosters use a passive distributed antenna system or passive DAS to bring strong, unimpeded outdoor cell signals indoors where you need them. Using a passive DAS booster, the strong signal is amplified and broadcast throughout your indoor space. 

The number of antennas and amplifiers needed to increase upload and download speeds will depend on the size of the interior space and the materials obstructing the signal.

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