What speed are you paying for?

If your Wi-Fi router is older, it may not be able to support your high-speed internet. Oftentimes the life expectancy of budget routers purchased at Best Buy, Amazon, or other big box retailers is less than two years.

Your internet will only ever be as fast as your wireless router can handle. If your router was only designed to handle speeds up to 100M you will NEVER get gig speeds from it.

What is your budget?

Quality dual-band routers can range in price from $100 on the low end and up to $500 or more on the high side. 

Managed Wi-Fi solutions can be easier to budget with a set monthly fee of around $10 and no maintenance required. 

What space does your router need to cover?

Depending on if you are in a one-bedroom studio apartment or a two to three story home, your needs can vary greatly. If your home needs a Wi-Fi signal to reach the basement, main floor, and upstairs you may require a wireless extender to properly deliver your signal.

Wi-Fi boosters can assist in ensuring a consistent, reliable high-speed internet connection to every device on every floor and in every corner of your home.  

What devices will your router need to support?

Oftentimes the small devices are overlooked or simply not considered. These are fondly referred to as the ‘Internet of Things’, defined as anything that can connect and share data over the internet.

In addition to your televisions, tablets, laptops, and cell phones, other devices that connect to the internet may include game consoles, smart appliances, Amazon Alexa, Echo Dot, smartwatch, doorbell camera, etc. Even some pet feeders, baby monitors, and air fresheners have wireless capabilities. 

If you want to avoid all the hassles of choosing the right router, contact BVT today at 877-876-1228 to discuss our worry-free, budget-friendly Managed WiFi program.