Working from home can offer employees the freedom and flexibility to work in a safe and comfortable environment from just about anywhere in the world. Thankfully, Spectrum Internet is here to make sure that you have the ability to complete your job seamlessly. As one of the best Internet plans for working from home, Spectrum Internet Premier supplies your home with enough speed to power your work devices as well as the other devices around your home. For other higher-data jobs, Spectrum Internet Gig is the service you’ll need to ensure your work runs smoothly.
- Why Does My Spectrum Internet Plan Matter When I’m Working From Home?
- What to Consider When Picking Work From Home Spectrum Internet Plans
- What Is the Best Spectrum Internet Speed for Working From Home?
- Why Does My Spectrum Internet Plan Matter When I’m Working From Home?
Since you’re here, you may already be familiar with the idea that not all Internet plans are created equal. Some plans suit certain homes better than others, a designation which generally comes down to how much Internet data is being consumed in the household at any given time.
That’s why Internet plans are distinguished by speed amounts and measured in Megabits per second (Mbps). The higher the Mbps on your Spectrum Internet plan, the more your Internet connection will be able to do for you. That matters to the person who works from home, of course, because connectivity speeds can affect how much can be accomplished in a day.
What to Consider When Picking Work From Home Spectrum Internet Plans
The first thing to think about when you’re trying to pick your Spectrum Internet plan for your WFH gig is what you’ll need to do in order to do your job well. Will you need email? Video conferencing? Media uploads or downloads?
No matter what your position entails, you’ll need a secure connection that accommodates ANYTHING you need to do in order to be successful. Furthermore, your Internet should be a password-protected connection so as to make sure no outside source intrudes on (and endangers) your business and personal data.
Not only that, but you’ll also want to consider the possibility that other people in your home will also be using the Internet while you’re working.
For example, you might be video conferencing with your team while another person may be streaming HD video and yet another household member is gaming online. If that sounds like a feasible scenario for your family’s Internet usage, then you’ll need a Spectrum Internet plan which supports your family’s Internet habits.
Finally, your Internet should be able to sustain usage from smart home devices, if your house is equipped with web-connected technology. It can be easy to forget the smart thermostat or doorbell camera that quietly consumes Internet in the background, but these devices have the potential to push your Internet plan’s download speeds to the edge if your connection is already navigating heavy usage.
For context, here’s a breakdown of some general Mbps guidelines:
| Connection Speed | 5 Mbps | 25 Mbps | 200 Mbps | 500 Mbps | 1 Gig |
| Potential Household Scenarios | Check and respond to emails while browsing the web | Stream HD movie from streaming service | Play competitive games online while streaming 4K shows | Videoconference, power a smart thermostat and stream 4K content while doing light online gaming | Upload data-heavy files, videoconference, stream 4K movies, power multiple smart home devices and game |
To make sure that you don’t miss deadlines because of your Internet choice, try to budget connection room for a generous speed on your Internet plan.
Your selected Spectrum Internet plan should still function if all or most of the possible Internet usages in your home were to happen at the same time—even if that's unlikely to happen. That way, you won’t be caught out by an unexpected uptick in Internet consumption at your house while you’re on the clock.
In conclusion, here are some basic work from home Internet requirements:
- Fast – Your Internet should be able to power your whole home’s Internet needs while you work
- Secure – If you’re handling sensitive information for your job—and even if you aren’t—you need a protected Internet connection to keep your devices and personal data safe.
- Reliable – If your Internet experiences too many outages, your work will most certainly be affected.
- Cost-Effective – Even if you’re saving on gas by working from home, every penny saved counts.
Spectrum Internet checks all of these work from home Internet requirements for you so that you need not look any further! Just give us a call so we can help you find the plan that’s right for you and your needs.
What Is the Best Spectrum Internet Speed for Working From Home?
If you’re working from home and you expect other people to be in your home with you while you’re on your daily grind, Spectrum Internet Premier, with up to 500 Mbps download speeds, is a good starting point.
This should work fine if you don’t have to upload data-rich files or if no one in your home participates in hardcore online competitive gaming while you need to videoconference with your coworkers.
However, if your job requires frequent uploads of large data files or if your family really loves to run up the data usage, then Spectrum Internet Gig may be a better option for you, especially because Internet Gig provides Spectrum Advanced WiFi as part of the Internet plan's price.
Having the correct plan for your home will secure your ability to work without interruption.
For a more extensive breakdown of each Spectrum Internet plan, check out this resource for an explanation of Spectrum Internet speeds.