How to choose an internet plan

Start with how your household actually uses the internet

Advertised speeds are a ceiling, not a promise. A plan that looks slower on paper can feel faster day to day if the connection is stable and the upload speed is decent.

Count the people and devices in your home, then think about what happens at the busiest hour of the day rather than the quietest.

• 1–2 people, browsing and streaming: 100–300 Mbps is usually plenty
• Family with several streams and gaming: 300–500 Mbps
• Heavy uploads, video calls all day, large file transfers: fiber with symmetrical upload

Look at the parts of the offer that are easy to miss

Most surprises on a bill come from the terms, not the speed. Before you commit, check the price after any promotional period ends, whether equipment rental is included, and whether the plan has a data cap.

• Promo price and the regular price after it expires
• Contract length and early termination fees
• Modem or router rental versus buying your own
• Installation or activation charges
• Data caps and overage pricing

Compare what is actually available at your address

Internet availability changes street by street. The realistic shortlist is whichever providers serve your exact address, which is why Connectroo asks for it before showing options.