Choosing Internet Broadband Connection for low-income families

Internet connections are essential today, but they are notoriously expensive with all their data plans and bandwidth limitations. The Sultanate of Oman is no different in this matter; the internet broadband prices are incredibly high. The average speed of internet connections are steadily improving in Oman and still have a long way to go.

If you are looking for a new internet package for your family, there are a few things you need to consider first. Each member of any family usually has his/her own unique internet surfing habits. When looking for an internet connection you need to take into account the internet habits of all your family members.

The number of exciting options available on the internet to spend one’s time productively or otherwise has made it a must-have home accessory. One can learn anything about anything that is known to the man today. You could use AR/VR technology to educate, learn, entertain and discover in a more involved manner. To benefit from all the virtues of the internet, one needs to have a connection with enough bandwidth so that all members of the family can enjoy their activities. If you go for cheaper connection then you will not be happy with the loading times, speed issues, latency and ping rate etc. Take these concerns into advisement before deciding on your internet home plan.

•    Would you prefer fibrenet or cable internet? (Cable internet is cheap but fibrenet is surely more reliable)

•    Do you prefer the fixed data plan or go for unlimited? (Unlimited is a better option for heavy downloads)

•    How much internet speed?

•    Are you or anyone in your home an online gamer?

•    How much downloading and uploading of data do you expect?

•    Do you also need a streaming service like Netflix for your television?

•    What contract duration are you willing to settle for your internet service provider?

•    Are you willing to pay for initial installation and setups or would you rather be comfortable with an internet provider who loans their own equipment?

Once you know the answers to these questions you will not be blinded by glamorous sales pitch offered by the internet providers. You will ask the exactly right question and value each package on its potential merits and demerits. After that, you will be able to choose the package that suits your internet habits and that of your family without breaking the bank.