No, Your Neighbor’s Netflix Isn’t the Problem (Probably)
- David Phillips
- Oct 8
- 1 min read
If your Wi-Fi feels slower than it used to, it’s not your imagination, but it’s also not always your internet provider’s fault. A few common culprits:
Too many devices: Every phone, tablet, TV, and smart gadget is sharing the same network pie. The more slices, the smaller each one gets.
Router location: Wi-Fi hates walls, floors, and appliances. Try moving your router to a higher, more central spot.
Old hardware: Routers age like milk, not wine. If yours is more than 5 years old, it might not handle modern speeds or devices well.
Neighbor overlap: No, your neighbor’s binge of Downton Abbey isn’t stealing your Wi-Fi — but their router might be using the same “channel space” as yours, which can cause interference and slowdowns.
If your connection feels sluggish, I can test what’s really going on and make simple fixes that usually help right away.
