Five ways Wi-Fi rules the world
We’ve come a long way from the early days where internet was all about information and entertainment — the new mantra is all about speed and quality of connectivity. We now expect instant and reliable connection to the internet, for a reasonable price. While mobile data services have improved for the AYCE (All-You-Can-Eat) model for the TV streaming and first-person shooter binges, there is no cost-effective replacement for good old Wi-Fi.
But, sufficient Wi-Fi speed has been challenging as our devices get faster and our HD/Ultra-HD video streaming subscriptions take over TV; and as broadband speeds have zoomed up to 100-1000 Mbps, the need for a reliable Wi-Fi has never been so important. If your phone or laptop lags or connection lags in certain areas of the house or you see your 200 Mbps Internet service going down to a trickle in that new TV room with the 65 inch 4K screen, hit the pause button before upgrading your speed (and shelling out cash to your internet service provider). Your router has a lot to do with your Wi-Fi experience, so make sure yours is up for the movie/gaming night challenge.
New tech, such as the NETGEAR Orbi a tri-band Wi-Fi system that delivers consistent speeds through concrete walls and canvases up to 4,000 square feet, is the gold standard of dependability and coverage. The NETGEAR Orbi Wi-Fi system uses an Orbi Router and Orbi Satellite to provide you whole home Wi-Fi coverage and speed. Better Wi-Fi benefits us all, in more ways than we might realize. We’ve got five reasons Wi-Fi is already ruling the world.
1. You can stream ALL of the movies
Streaming subscription services have revolutionized the way we consume movies and TV shows. Imagine being at a buffet with all your favorite foods, but no fork to eat any of it. That’s the frustration of a slow connection: Top streaming services require at least a 5.0 Mbps connection speed for the best viewing experience. Can you imagine a world where you watched videos, TV shows and movies without Wi-Fi? And what if your roommates want to watch soap operas on the TV, while you’re keen on watching the football game on your laptop? Better triple those figures above — all the more reason to make sure your Wi-Fi is up to snuff.
2. It helps you level up
Lag. That single word strikes terror into the hearts of devoted gamers on the verge of completing the final level (for the 238th time). Whether you’re a first person shooter or role playing gamer, those teenagers from Costa Rica on your gaming network will show no mercy when your spotty router delivers an ill-timed blip. Especially on nights when friends descend on your living room, consoles in hand, you’ll want the best connection possible to complete the mission and reach legendary status among the global gamer microcosm, whose company is entirely dependent on your Wi-Fi.
3. For communication in the workplace
Mere frustration becomes serious anxiety when the Wi-Fi cuts out at work. Especially for corporate types and people who communicate between regional offices, the tedium of reconnecting to a dropped conference call is nothing to laugh about at the water cooler. And for creatives, public relations communicators and anyone who already stresses over deadlines, a slow or dropped signal means utter failure (and convincing the client that it wasn’t your fault, which is never a good time). Just like a power outage, Wi-Fi in the workplace is something you don’t even think about — until it fails.
4. When you work from home
If your cubicle looks more like a bed frame, you’re probably dependent on your internet for your livelihood. You don’t want to try telling clients and employers you couldn’t get on a video conference call because your Wi-Fi went out. They’ll say, “Oh, did your dog eat your homework, too?” Cut the excuses — and the cords — and make sure your home wireless experience is reliable as you are.
5. Because you can’t live without it
Like water, oxygen and TV streaming, Wi-Fi is becoming a base necessity for civilization — it’s no wonder President Barack Obama spearheaded the 2010 National Broadband Plan, designed to get internet into every American household. And Wi-Fi is continuing to streamline our home lives, with smart home tech such as Wi-Fi-enabled thermostats, appliances, security cameras and more becoming the norm. The future is the NETGEAR Orbi’s 200 Mbps internet connectivity throughout your home. The future is now.
