How to Increase Net Download Speed

Your Internet experience can be really frustrating when you are stuck with slow download speeds. Essentially, your Internet plan offered by the ISP (Internet Service provider) is responsible for download speed. For instance, a DSL connection that offers 6 megabits per second download speed will certainly allow faster downloads than a regular connection with just 500 to 700 kilobits per second download speed. Besides switching to a faster Internet plan, there are a few other ways of maximizing your download speed.

Instructions to Increase Net Download Speed

1: Contact your Internet service provider and inquire about your Internet connection options. If you're using a dial-up connection, you might want to upgrade it to a DSL (Direct Service Line) or a cable connection, both of which are considerably faster than dial-up.

2: Prioritize your downloads and if possible, download only one thing at a time. Multitasking is not such a good idea if you're keen in increasing download speed. Multitasking distributes the Internet bandwidth among all the tasks, which consequently reduces the download speed. For instance, if you're downloading a couple of movies at the same time, then they will take much longer to finish than if you download them one by one. Likewise, while browsing the web, try to avoid multitasking.

3: Install an application that accelerates your downloads, such as Internet Download Manager, Download Accelerator or Free Download Manager. These applications are designed for optimizing download capabilities. In a nutshell, the applications squeeze out the bandwidth while you're downloading and make your download the first priority. Not only do these apps increase the download speed, but they also help you manage downloads better. For instance, if you have started downloading a file, you can pause it in the middle if you need to do something else. You can then resume it later, when necessary (see Resources). Also, these apps work with every type of Internet connection (DSL, dial-up, wireless and others).