What Internet Is Better To Connect For Home - Choosing The Right Provider

2024 Author: Bailey Albertson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 12:53

Choosing an Internet provider - what to look for

Having moved to a new apartment or house, people immediately start thinking about connecting to the Internet. It is not difficult to choose a provider if you know what nuances to pay attention to and where to find a list of the most popular companies for a particular locality.

Content

• 1 Features of choosing a provider - what to keep in mind

  • 1.1 Ability to connect certain Internet providers

    • 1.1.1 Ratings of providers by city
    • 1.1.2 Video: How to Choose an Internet Service Provider by Address

  • 1.2 Connection technologies

    • 1.2.1 Wired
    • 1.2.2 Wireless
    • 1.2.3 Video: 4 ways to connect to the Internet in a private house
  • 1.3 Internet connection speed
  • 1.4 Service cost
  • 1.5 Support

• 2 The most famous Internet providers

  • 2.1 Rostelecom: wide coverage and reasonable prices

    2.1.1 Reviews about the Internet provider Rostelecom

  • 2.2 "MTS": high-quality home Internet and high prices for 3G and 4G

    2.2.1 Feedback on the work of MTS as an Internet provider

  • 2.3 "Beeline": favorable mixed tariffs for TV and Internet

    2.3.1 Reviews about the company "Beeline"

  • 2.4 "AKADO": a great option for residents of the capital

    2.4.1 Reviews about the provider "AKADO"

  • 2.5 "Dom. Ru": high prices, but quality service

    2.5.1 Reviews about the provider "Dom. Ru"

Features of choosing a provider - what to keep in mind

When choosing a provider, you need to take into account several factors at once: your location (city or, conversely, a remote settlement), the desired cost and speed, the availability of technical support, and others.

Possibility of connecting certain Internet providers

Before you start choosing a provider, you need to find out which companies operate in your city, area and home. The quickest and easiest way is to connect to a provider who already has the necessary equipment in the house. You can ask neighbors whose services they use, or use a special online service. Let's analyze the procedure using the example of the site "101 Internet":

1. Go to the official resource of the specified service. Click on the field on the page to select a region.

   

   First click on the first line to go to the list of regions

2. Find your city in the dialog box. You can use the letters of the alphabet at the top of the window to make it easier for yourself - just click on the letter you need and a small list of settlements will appear.

   

   Select your city from the list of available settlements

3. Now start typing the street - a drop-down menu with prompts will immediately appear. Use them. Write the house number and, if necessary, the building and structure. Click on the purple Find button.

   

   Use hints at the bottom of the field when entering an address

4. Check out the list of providers currently available in your home. Here you will immediately see tariff plans and their cost, Internet speed, additional services, etc. In the panel above, you will be able to sort by price, speed, and digital TV service availability.

   

   Look at the list of providers and study all the information about them

5. On this site, you can immediately leave a request for Internet connection from the selected provider. In its line, you need to click on the "Connect" link, and then fill in all the form fields. After sending the request, the company manager will contact you to clarify the details (connection dates, addresses, etc.). He will also answer all your questions.

   

   On the site you can immediately apply for connection

Provider ratings by city

The list that will show you the site "101 Internet" is not definitive. Perhaps the provider that serves the neighboring house and, accordingly, was not included in the list, will be happy to provide you with their services - to lead a cable into your house in order to expand its coverage area.

If you are interested in what providers generally work in your city, use special online tools to find them. Such resources always display not just a list of providers, but their rating in certain cities, created on the basis of reviews (the rating is not always displayed on the 101 Internet site). Consider, for example, a resource called 2IP:

1. Go to the official resource of the specified service. In the line "Search by city" enter the name of your settlement. You can also select your city from the list located to the right of the input field.

   

   Enter your city name in the second input line

2. As you type, use the service hints that appear in the drop-down menu. Click on the blue Find button.

   

   The dropdown menu will display hints - use them

3. Click on the "Rating" link (the name of the third column) to sort the list of providers.

   

   Check out the information on the best providers in your city

4. You can also use the option to show ratings based on parameters such as honesty, internet speed, support, availability, price and quality. Use the corresponding tab at the top for each parameter.

5. Visit the pages of companies of interest on the 2IP service website. On them you will find general information, a phone number, an official website, as well as customer reviews.

   

   A separate page opens to provide detailed information about each provider.

You can also find out about the providers who work in your city on local forums - there you will immediately find feedback on the quality of their service from real subscribers.

Video: how to choose an Internet provider by address

Connectivity technologies

There are many technologies for connecting the internet. They can be divided into two types: wired and wireless.

Wired

The main technologies for wired connection are xDSL networks (ADSL, VDSL and others) and fiber (other names are FTTB and GPON). Both of them have an almost identical principle: a common cable is drawn to the house, from which, upon receipt of an application for connection, a wire is laid to the corresponding apartment. The wires in the apartments are drawn to the computer or to the router, which begins to send out a signal to all other devices (PCs, tablets, smartphones, etc.).

A special cable is connected to the house and apartment, which is then connected either directly to a PC or to a router that distributes a Wi-Fi signal

The xDSL connection is made using a copper cable. This is a classic wiring option that provides the user with speeds up to 100 MB / s. To connect via ADSL, a telephone line is used, on which a splitter is installed - a device for differentiating the signal of the Internet and the telephone. Next, the wire is connected to a router or PC. The disadvantage of a copper cable is that it is affected by electromagnetic interference. This leads to signal attenuation.

The connection to the Internet can be carried out through a landline phone line - a splitter is placed on it, which separates the ring and network signals

FTTB and GPON technologies are based on the passage of light pulses through special thin cables - they can be compared in thickness to the shaft of a ballpoint pen. The data transfer speed over the yellow fiber-optic wire is several times higher - the level of 1GB / s and higher is reached. Plus, you get rid of a large number of network cords in the apartment - a fiber optic cable is usually led to the hallway, where special equipment is installed - a router and an ONT optical terminal. Fiber optic is a modern technology with improved network quality that is not affected by bad weather and sunlight.

A thin fiber optic cable is connected to the ONT optical terminal, which can act as a router

The advantage of a wired connection is that it allows you to work with more traffic and the fastest possible speed. Wired internet prices are generally reasonable. The downside is that it can only be held in cities.

Docsis is another wired technology worth noting. In this data transmission standard, the connection takes place over television (coaxial) cables. But it is not very popular - the speed here can only reach 42 MB / s.

Wireless

If a settlement is far from civilization, it is necessary to look for other connection options - to choose wireless Internet, since in this case, cable can be very expensive or simply impossible. There are the following types of wireless Internet:

1. Satellite. It is usually chosen if satellite television is also used in a house in a remote village. To do this, you need to purchase an antenna - it is installed on the street or in the house. The disadvantage of this technology is that its signal is worse than that of a wired one, since it depends on the presence of obstacles in the signal path, interference from other networks and weather conditions. To improve signal quality, an amplifier is often installed along with the antenna. Satellite internet speed is limited to 20 MB / s.

   

   Satellite Internet is not very fast - its maximum value is 20 MB / s

2. 3G and 4G. The signal is transmitted here via a mobile network. This is the same mobile Internet, but a modem or a special router is used as equipment - each company offers its own branded devices. A SIM card with the selected tariff is inserted into them. As a rule, Internet packages in 3G and 4G standards come with a certain volume of traffic, after which you need to buy additional gigabytes. 4G connection provides speeds up to 100 MB / s, 3G - up to 40 MB / s. The quality of the network will depend on where you are - the 4G signal is not available throughout the coverage area, if not, the device will work on a 3G connection. If necessary, it can be amplified using special devices, for example, an antenna.

   

   3G and 4G connectivity is carried out via a mobile network

3. WiMax and Wi-Fi. These two types of connections are similar to mobile communications: base stations are installed that form the coverage areas of the wireless network. A special device located in the subscriber's apartment or house automatically selects the closest base station with the strongest signal. Data transmission occurs over certain frequencies of the radio channel. WiMax outperforms Wi-Fi in a number of ways: speeds up to 1 GB / s are available in this standard, as well as a wider coverage area. The range of a Wi-Fi base station is 100 meters without obstacles (in real conditions 20-30 meters), and WiMax is up to 50 km (in reality, 5-10 km in the presence of obstacles). Only a device equipped with the appropriate module can connect to WiMax, so access to this network is more expensive than to Wi-Fi.

   

   WiMax has greater coverage than Wi-Fi

Video: 4 ways to connect the Internet in a private house

Internet connection speed

When looking at reviews of Internet providers, you need to pay attention to the following points:

1. Response time and page loading speed.
2. Signal stability - it should not be lost.
3. The same speed stability both in the daytime and in the evening and at night. Even at rush hour, when the largest number of people are on the network, the servers must withstand the load - the speed must correspond to that specified in the tariff.
4. The minimum number of cases when the Internet is not available. In the aggregate, the Internet may not have only 30 minutes a month.

Each provider has its own set of packages with different speeds. Which one to choose? First of all, you need to proceed from the purpose of using the Internet. For working with e-mail, viewing documents and websites, as well as downloading files that weigh a little, speeds up to 50 MB / s are suitable. If you want to watch videos, listen to music and chat on Skype and social networks, choose a channel from 50 to 100 MB / s. If you want to play resource-intensive online games, you need speeds from 100 MB / s.

Choose your internet speed based on the purpose of its use

It is necessary to take into account the number of devices that will simultaneously use the network (if a wireless connection through a router is provided). The more there are, the higher the overall speed should be, since the signal will be shared between all devices. The higher the internet speed, the faster the actual transmission of network packets on a single device.

Service cost

The volume of monthly payments for the Internet, that is, the cost of the tariff, primarily depends on the connection speed. When choosing a provider, it is necessary to take into account not only the quality of the connection (as the reviews will tell about), but also the ratio of the price and the expected signal speed.

Each provider has the right to set its own prices for services within the proposed tariff plans

Decide on the speed so as not to pay for unnecessary megabits per second, and then visit the official resources of several providers and see which of them offers the most profitable option. Of course, you should not rush to the lowest price right away - here it is better to choose the arithmetic mean.

When viewing reviews, pay attention to the following: the provider should not charge money for additional services, for the connection of which you did not give your consent.

Support

The availability and activity of the support service is of great importance. Specialists are obliged to politely and promptly advise subscribers on issues related to the company's services, and should not zealously impose any additional options on future and current customers. You can find out about how the support service works already at the first call to the provider in order to get information about the conditions of connection, tariffs, etc.

Support specialists should communicate politely with subscribers and, if possible, immediately help them solve their problems

Technical support must also quickly resolve network outages if the problem is caused by the provider. Consider the speed of the reaction - after you apply for the connection, specialists must install the equipment and lay the cable as soon as possible.

The most famous internet providers

Among the Internet access service providers, the most popular are several large companies offering competitive rates and high-quality technical support.

Rostelecom: wide coverage area and reasonable prices

Rostelecom is one of the well-known providers of various services - Internet, TV, and telephone communications. The official website of the company is https://moscow.rt.ru. This provider has the following positive aspects:

1. Wide coverage area - the company conducts the Internet in all constituent entities of the Russian Federation.
2. Consistent network quality.
3. Reasonable prices for different groups of clients.
4. The ability to connect to the Internet using different technologies: fiber, xDSL, WiMax, LTE and others.
5. Availability of additional services: cloud service, antivirus, parental control, video surveillance, gaming options.

Some users complain that the Internet speed drops significantly in the evening. This provider really has such a problem - the servers cannot withstand the load from a large number of requests. The problem does not occur in all regions - in most regions, the company has already updated the equipment, which made it possible to correct the situation.

Internet from Rostelecom can sometimes disappear in the evening due to heavy load on the company's servers

The cost of Internet packages and the availability of certain unlimited tariffs depends on the region. We will provide prices and tariffs for the example of Moscow and the Moscow region:

1. "Express 200" - 499 rubles / month for 200 MB / s.
2. "For the Internet 60" - 500 rubles / month. for 60 MB / s.
3. Reboot 100 - 500 rubles / month. for 100 MB / s.

4. "For the Internet everywhere" - 800 rubles / month. for 200 MB / s. Plus, you get special conditions for the Mobile Communications service and 5 GB of space on Yandex. Disk.

   

   Prices and conditions within the Internet tariffs from Rostelecom may differ depending on the region

5. "Game" - 850 rubles / month. for 500 MB / s. Additionally, users can use special gaming options in various services from Wargaming and install licensed Kaspersky anti-virus on two devices.
6. "For peace of mind" - 900 rubles / month. for 200 MB / s. The package also includes video surveillance services (platform access and camera).

Each of these tariffs includes the option "TV-online" - you can view 101 channels in a special application for a PC, tablet or smartphone.

Reviews about the Internet provider "Rostelecom"

MTS: high-quality home Internet and high prices for 3G and 4G

MTS is one of the leaders in the mobile communications market. The operator also offers home Internet and satellite TV services to its users. You can choose both broadband internet and wireless connection via 3G or 4G. The advantages of home Internet from MTS are as follows:

1. Wide coverage area - over 200 cities.
2. Good call quality.
3. Reasonable prices for unlimited packages.

Nevertheless, 4G and 3G connectivity has a big drawback - the cost is quite high, and the connection can be unstable.

The MTS company has a rather high cost for 3G and 4G tariffs

The tariffs for home internet are as follows:

• 100 MB / s - 450 rubles / month;
• 200 MB / s - 490 rubles / month;
• 300 MB / s - 650 rubles / month;
• 500 MB / s - 1600 rubles / month;

• 300 MB / s and unlimited for mobile communication in Russia - 650 rubles / month.

  

  For home Internet "MTS" offers fairly reasonable prices

The cost of tariffs may differ depending on the region. The list shows prices for Moscow. You can leave a request for connection on the official website of the provider.

Feedback on the work of MTS as an Internet provider

"Beeline": favorable mixed tariffs for TV and Internet

Beeline is another popular provider of mobile communications, home Internet and digital TV. It uses optical fiber as a technology. The minus of the provider in the periodic "falls" of the Internet. However, the number of complaints is now dwindling as the company works to troubleshoot issues. The provider has the following advantages:

• free connection and cabling throughout the apartment;
• free blocking of the service for 3 months;
• availability of additional services: parental control, trust payment, antivirus software (Dr. Web, Kaspersky, Eset);
• the ability to "take the Internet with you" when moving.

Beeline's tariffs are very diverse. It is most profitable to take mixed packages (Internet + TV), however, a subscription is also available only to the Internet with different speeds:

1. "Bombic" and "Bombic +" - up to 100 MB / s. In the second version, there is also a package of 128 TV channels. The cost is 480 and 600 rubles per month, respectively.
2. "Home" with 30 MB / s - 450 rubles.
3. "Home" with 60 MB / s - 480 rubles.
4. "Home" with 70 MB / s - 580 rubles.

5. "Home with a router" with 100 MB / s - for 600 rubles (the router is provided free of charge within the package).

   

   You can order Internet and TV service at the same time - such a package will be more profitable

You can find out more about all tariffs on the official website of the provider.

Reviews about the company "Beeline"

AKADO: a great option for residents of the capital

AKADO is one of the largest telecom operators, which, unfortunately, operates only in Moscow and the Moscow region. You can familiarize yourself with the coverage area on the official website of the provider. The company offers its subscribers high speed home Internet and quality of communication at a low price. Operates on Ethernet and DOCSIS 3.0 standards, and also offers digital TV service.

The company has many tariffs - each user can find a suitable one for himself:

1. "Mega" - 200 MB / s for 395 rubles. The provider recommends it to those who like to play online services.
2. Turbo - 150 MB / s for 370 rubles. The package is suitable for family use.
3. "Super" - 100 MB / s for 345 rubles.
4. "Just" - 50 MB / s for 320 rubles.

5. GPON in Kurkino - from 50 MB / s for an amount of 750 rubles (an optical terminal is available for rent).

   

   Internet from "AKADO" is cheaper than from other providers

Reviews about the provider "AKADO"

"Dom. Ru": high prices, but quality service

Provider "Dom. Ru" also provides its customers with high-quality Internet and television. There are quite a few positive things to say about the company:

1. Relatively wide geography - almost a third of the territory of Russia is served (40 regions).

   

   The coverage area of the provider "Dom. Ru" includes a third of Russian regions

2. The "constructor" function - you can independently assemble a package of services for yourself.
3. The option to accelerate the Internet speed up to 100 MB / s in the period from 02:00 to 10:00 for all tariffs.
4. Round-the-clock monitoring of the situation - the provider eliminates failures in time, the client does not even have time to detect them in most cases. High-quality technical support.
5. Availability of additional services - online TV, antiviruses, etc.
6. Discounts on communication Megafon - together with this mobile operator Dom.ru launched a joint project in 32 cities.
7. Stable communication even during peak hours, as well as constant promotions and gifts to customers.

Among the disadvantages of the provider, one can note the rather high cost of packages and the lack of variety in tariffs - there are quite a few of them. Packages may vary depending on regions. For example, for Novosibirsk the company offers the following options:

1. "Internet 35" - 35 MB / s for 590 rubles per month.
2. "Internet 70" - 70 MB / s for 650 rubles.
3. "Internet 100" - 100 MB / s for 800 rubles.

All packages have 5 channels in mobile TV as a bonus. You can find out the tariffs for your city on the official resource of the provider.

Provider "Dom. Ru" offers not so many tariffs for the Internet, while for each region they are different

Reviews about the provider "Dom. Ru"

To choose the most suitable provider, decide on the purpose of using the Internet, the amount that you are willing to pay monthly, take into account the specifics of your location. If you live in a city, use wired Internet - it will provide you with unlimited access and high speed. If you live in an area remote from the city, choose a wireless connection: a 4G connection, which can be additionally strengthened with a special antenna, WiMax technology, or satellite Internet.