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Which fiber internet speed is for you?

Written By Louie Diangson
Published • March 16th, 2022
FeatureInternet & Telecoms
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When getting an internet connection, fiber internet is still the best option to get. If your area is serviceable, then your next challenge would be to pick the right provider and speed. When it comes to speed, you’ll have to consider what you will use it for and, of course, how much you can afford. The challenging part is how to strike the balance between speed and price.

If you go for the lowest price, you might end up with a slow speed that is not enough for your needs, affecting your online activities. Or, if you go overboard and get the highest speeds, you probably won’t maximize it and end up with expensive bills.

Fortunately, there’s a way to keep this from becoming your problem. And that is to assess your needs and pick the fiber connection plan that is just right for you.

The good thing about fiber internet is that there are plenty of options available now. The speeds can range from 20Mbps to 1,000Mbps and have unlimited data. Depending on the user, there’s the right internet subscription that would fit your needs.

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For social media or online shopping

If you’re just a casual user that browses on social media from time to time or does your monthly online shopping, you can start at 20Mbps. Some providers are offering it for just PHP 999 a month, which is good if you’re on a budget.

Don’t underestimate it as well as 20Mbps will also allow you to stream videos online and play games, as long as you’re not doing those things simultaneously. Again, this is for casual or light users who need a stable connection on a budget. If you feel that the speed is not enough or there are a lot of internet users at home, you might want to upgrade it to 30Mbps or 50Mbps.

For online work & homeschooling

Those working from home will have a higher demand as they need to work on multiple things at the same time. They could be taking calls on one window and researching or accessing information on the other. Video calls would require faster internet speeds to provide better video and audio quality, especially if you’re doing a presentation. Having a faster internet would mean they would be able to take on more tasks which, in turn, increases productivity.

This will also be the case for those involved in homeschooling or online learning. Students need a faster connection as they’re spending most of their time on video calls, where quality and stability are a requirement. A good connection means the video and voice quality is high, doesn’t stutter or lag, and can easily download or upload files, making learning easier for students.

If you have people working and studying at home, we recommend getting 50Mbps to 75Mbps. It’s enough to keep up with most productivity tasks and online learning needs, and you can also enjoy streaming videos at higher resolution or gaming.

However, if your work requires you to handle huge files like photos and videos, we recommend getting at least 100Mbps. If you’re a content creator, you’ll understand how helpful it is to have a connection this fast, as you need to download and upload big files on a daily basis. Good thing most plans with speeds of 100Mbps and below cost less than PHP 2,000 a month, so it’s not going to break the bank.

For online gaming & video streaming

Most gamers prefer purchasing games online and downloading them straight to their PCs. However, these games are huge in terms of file size, and we’re talking about gigabytes. In this case, you’ll need at least 150Mbps. There are plans available for a little over PHP 2,000 a month. While 100Mbps is enough for downloading, having something faster is more convenient, especially if you’re also into streaming your gameplays live on social or gaming platforms. Gamers also tend to have multiple devices connected to the network so it’s good to have a bigger bandwidth to accommodate all of them.

If you’re not a gamer but prefer watching movies and TV shows on your big 4K TV, then having this kind of internet speed will make sure that your favorite streaming platform will output the highest streaming resolution.

But aside from gaming and streaming content. Having a faster connection, like let’s say 200Mbps and above, is also good for households with multiple users. Family members can attend online classes, do productivity work, and entertain themselves, without having to worry if they’re slowing down the network. You can subscribe to these kinds of speeds for PHP 2,500 and above.

Which ISP to get, though?

Let’s go back to our concerns earlier. We need a reliable internet connection but at the same time, we don’t want to end up with an expensive internet bill. In other words, you need to find that sweet spot or a plan that is “swak” for you. The good news is there’s an ISP that can provide that, and that is SKY FIBER.

Small households that use the internet casually can go for their Plan 20Mbps which has the most affordable price in the market for PHP 999 a month. This even comes with a one (1) free WiFi Mesh device. And don’t take that WiFi Mesh for granted as it extends the WiFi coverage from your main WiFi router, eliminating dead spots in your home. This is important if you use the internet in different areas of the house as you can easily move around and don’t have to worry about weak signals.

For a faster plan, you can also opt for the Plan 30Mbps. This is still within the affordable price of PHP 1,299 a month and comes with one (1) free WiFi Mesh device.

Those working from home and taking online classes can take advantage of SKY Fiber’s Plan 50Mbps for PHP 1,699 a month. It comes with two (2) free WiFi Mesh devices and has an additional 50% free speed boost until April 30. That means you get to experience up to 75Mbps until the end of April at no extra cost!

Those with higher bandwidth requirements, such as regular content streamers or games, can go for the Plan 100Mbps for PHP 2,299 a month or Plan 150Mbps for PHP 2,799 a month. Both are already bundled with two (2) free WiFi Mesh devices and have an additional speed boost until the end of April so subscribers can experience up to 150 or 200Mbps respectively. With those perks, you can easily get the best streaming experience anywhere in the house.

Add cable TV to your unli broadband plans

One of the unique things about SKY Fiber is that you don’t have to subscribe to another provider for cable TV channels since you can also opt to get their Unli Broadband + Cable TV Plans.

You can start with Plan 40Mbps for PHP 1,699 a month which has 15 HD channels and 52 SD channels. If you want faster speeds, you can opt for Plan 80Mbps for PHP 2,499 a month or Plan 150Mbps for PHP 2,999 a month. Both have 26 HD channels and 69 SD channels and are part of the ongoing speed boost promo.

All three cable TV bundled SKY Fiber plans come with a high-speed modem, two WiFi Mesh devices, and a SKY Evo digibox for your content streaming needs. The SKY Evo digibox allows users to access limitless content via SKYcable channels and streaming apps such as HBO GO, iWantTFC, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, and Spotify.

In addition, subscribing to SKY Fiber is easy because there’s free installation until April 30 as long as you meet the requirements to avail of the promo. All SKY Fiber subscribers from today until April 7 also have free access to the AirConsole Hero, a premium online gaming platform that lets users play multiplayer games with just their phones as the controller and a computer web browser, Android TV, or tablet as the screen.

So, if you’re looking for a fiber internet connection that will suit your everyday internet needs, make sure to put SKY Fiber on your list. You can visit mysky.com.ph/skyfiber for more details.