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# Technical points to consider with Cogeco's higher internet speeds.


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# **The Plume SuperPod is recommended by the manufacturer for up to 900Mbps download.**

The speed you get also depends greatly on the WIFI capabilities of your personal connected devices.

## **Not sure that it’s good enough?**

It can sometimes feel like you need the fastest speed available, but for most daily activities, you really don't. A lot of our day-to-day use doesn't require much bandwidth at all.

For example:
* **Streaming HD content** takes about 5 to 10 Mbps.
* **A video call** with a friend uses about 5 Mbps.
* **Streaming music** is typically less than 1 Mbps.

Even if you were doing all three at the same time, you would only be using a fraction of your available bandwidth.


### Optimizing Your Wi-Fi Speed

Because every home is unique, we can't guarantee specific Wi-Fi speeds. There are many factors that can impact your connection, including:
* Physical obstacles like **thick walls, metal beams, or mirrors**.
* Other devices in your home, like a **microwave** that's turned on.
* Interference from your **neighbours' Wi-Fi networks**.

The best way to get the highest, most reliable speed possible is to bypass Wi-Fi entirely. For devices that need a strong, consistent connection—like a gaming console or a desktop computer—we recommend plugging them directly into your router with an **Ethernet cable**. This direct connection boosts your speeds and lowers the chance of signal interference.