Today, we got internet at the new rental property. The contract stipulates a 1Gbps connection, but my experience suggests that the actual speed is significantly lower.and Google’s test results indicate that the connection can barely reach 485 mbps, while Speedtest, which utilizes servers operated by the ISP, can achieve a maximum speed of 750 mbps. Given that all target servers are located in the Bay Area, this performance is unacceptable and falls short of the advertised 1Gbps speed.

The primary concern for me is the upload speed, which barely exceeds 25Mbps. This significant asymmetry in upload/download speeds poses a challenge for two people working from home. video calls will likely to result in queuing delays.

The availability of only one provider further exacerbates the situation, as there is limited competition in the market.