What Speed Do YOU Need?

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Decisions. Decisions.

� ere is so much to do on the Internet and so many choices for speed. Too slow of an Internet speed can in� uence the quality of your online experience. On the � ip side, you don’t want to be paying for more speed than you actually need.

Part of choosing the best Internet speed depends on what activities you do online.Here are a few basic pointers to help:

28 MbpsFor the ultra-connected family using game consoles, smart TV’s, iPods, tablets, and more…all at once

14 MbpsPerfect for downloading HD movies, HD video chat and high-speed gaming

7 MbpsGreat for listening to music, streaming videos and multi-user households

2 MbpsRecommended for emailing, Internet browsing and downloading photos

It’s also important to consider not only how you are using the Internet, but how many devices are sharing your Internet connection. Speed recommendations are typically per device and most homes have multiple family members using the same Internet connection all at once with laptops, tablets, smartphones, video devices, gaming systems and more. � e more users sharing your service, the higher speed you may need.

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Internet speed is serious business. Just ask the Speed Police - Detectives Rush and Swift. � eir job is to crack down on the S.I.A.s or Slow Internet Abusers.

Don’t get busted using the wrong speed. Whether your home uses just one device to spend time on-line or multiple devices for several activities, NU-Telecom o� ers options to meet both your speed and budget needs.

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ExpertExpertAsk theHow can I create a secure password? Hackers want access to everything. � e best way to stop them is a strong password with the following characteristics:

• At least eight characters long.• Does not contain your username, real

name, or company name.• Does not contain a complete word.• Very di� erent from previous

passwords.• Contains uppercase letters, lowercase

letters, numbers and symbols.Other tips for a secure password that is easy to remember include:

• Create an acronym that has meaning to you. Example - My daughter’s birthday is 20 May could become Mdbi/20May.

• Substitute numbers, symbols, and misspellings for letters or words in an easy-to-remember phrase. Example - My daughter’s birthday is May 20 could become MiD’s Brthd8tiz0520.

• Relate your password to a favorite hobby or sport. Example - I love to play softball could become ILuv2PlayS@ftB@11.

It’s best not to write down your password in order to remember it, but if you must, don’t label it as your password, and keep it in a safe place.

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