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Rising Costs Push U.S. Adults to Downgrade Internet Plans

10/25/2025

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Story summary

Speed tests measure download and upload speeds, latency, and jitter to help users assess their home internet quality.
Many U.S. adults downgraded plans due to rising costs, with an average increase of $195 last year.
Factors such as network congestion, device usage, and router placement affect test accuracy.
Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 routers significantly improve speeds, with Wi-Fi 7 delivering a median download speed of 764 Mbps.

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Story summary

Speed tests measure download and upload speeds, latency, and jitter to help users assess their home internet quality.
Many U.S. adults downgraded plans due to rising costs, with an average increase of $195 last year.
Factors such as network congestion, device usage, and router placement affect test accuracy.
Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 routers significantly improve speeds, with Wi-Fi 7 delivering a median download speed of 764 Mbps.