Compared to dial up, which runs at less than 1 Mbps, a 12 Mbps download speed is fast. But 12 Mbps of download speed does not meet the FCC minimum criteria of 25 Mbps for broadband or high-speed internet. Still, 12 Mbps is still considered good internet speed for Wi-Fi and routine things like checking email or reading web pages. In fact, cable providers offer 12 Mbps plans to city homes.

You can stream music and podcasts, social media feeds, and the occasional longer video but for watching TV shows you may want to subscribe to a separate satellite TV service. Stream video with the quality set to 360p. Be mindful that with a 12 Mbps it’s best to limit your audio and video streaming to occasional use.

A download speed of 12 Mbps is great for doing everyday chores like checking email, paying bills and shopping online. You can also support multiple devices at 12 Mbps using the shared connection of a Wi-Fi network at your home.

You can also watch social media feeds but turn off video auto-play in your Facebook settings to conserve data so that you’re not hitting your monthly fast-speed data max after which data slows at peak times.

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