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How to boost your internet speed at home in 8 ways, and make sure you're not being overcharged for low speeds

Dave JohnsonJun 5, 2020, 02:25 IST

There are several ways to boost your internet speeds.Brooke Fasani/Getty Images

To boost your internet speed, you can try repositioning your router, or even buy a new one.
If you're willing to try a more technical solution, you can change your Wi-Fi network's signal channel.
You should also check that you aren't being cheated out of internet speed by your internet service provider.
Make sure that you're using a strong Wi-Fi password, so strangers can't steal your bandwidth.

From YouTube videos and music to online gaming, it seems like everything we do happens online these days.

As such, if your internet connection seems sluggish, it can bring your whole life to a halt.

How to boost your internet speed

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Make sure you're getting the speeds you pay for

Perform an internet speed test on your device. Dave Johnson/Business Insider

Upgrade your router

If you're still using the Linksys WRT54GL, the immensely popular router released in 2005, you're in dire need of an upgrade. Amazon

Position the router centrally

Mesh routers are another convenient option. Antonio Villas-Boas/Business Insider

Change to a less crowded channel

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Make sure your router's antennas are angled properly

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Make sure no one is stealing your bandwidth

If you're using a weak Wi-Fi password, or no password at all, someone may be using your internet without your knowledge. Thomas Trutschel/Getty Images

Upgrade your broadband internet package

A sample of the internet plans that Verizon offers. Verizon

Check your family's internet usage

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