CHECK YOUR INTERNET PACKAGE
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From there, head to your ISP’s website and check your bill—if the number on
your bill is the same as your speed test, then you’re getting the correct speeds
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having problems and should continue with troubleshooting.
BYPASS YOUR DNS SERVER
When you type a website’s URL into your browser, your computer looks up the
IP address of that website using a DNS server. Occasionally, these servers can
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contact list—you technically have the ability to call people, but you don’t know
anyone’s number.
Try bypassing your DNS server by typing an IP address into your browser—
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