
South African households frustrated with slow connectivity may not need a faster internet package, according to TechCentral. The publication argues that home Wi-Fi performance is more often limited by ageing routers, poor router placement, inadequate band steering between frequency bands, and congestion from neighbouring networks. Addressing these local factors, rather than upgrading to a higher-speed plan, is presented as the more effective way for consumers to improve their everyday internet experience.
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