When signing up for high-speed Internet access with your cable company, you’ll have to select a speed tier. Varying by location and company, each tier lists the maximum download speed in megabits per second. Higher-speed tiers cost more per month, so it pays to figure out how much speed you really need. The difference in speed between 3 and 10 Mbps can be substantial, but for some uses will go unnoticed. Writer Bio
