## Question: What is slowing down our internet speeds? 
### Google Search Results: - Are my other devices slowing down my connection? Gadgets with slower internet technology can slow down speeds for all your other devices. Everyone knows the feeling: you’re hard at work and then suddenly the Internet seems to slow down. Why is that? From background programs to cheap routers, here are a few reasons why your Internet might be a concern. When working outside your home, here’s how to keep your information safe on public Wi-Fi. If your internet slows down only when too many other people are online simultaneously, you’re probably using more bandwidth than your plan allows. Use our internet speed test to see if you’re getting the speed advertised by your ISP. If your results are close to your plan speed, consider upgrading. Generally, your modem or router (or both) will create a speed bottleneck if not working properly—the same goes with wireless gateways. If your equipment is too old, it may not support important internet protocols. Equipment damage, such as bad ports or components, can also cause slowdowns. Is your internet suddenly moving slowly? It could be due to an outdated router or a less-than-ideal router location. Your connection issues may need only an easy fix, like upgrading to a mesh network (which also has to be set up in the right spot) or simply restarting your modem and router. But if you've already attempted many of the tried-and-true methods and your internet speeds are still subpar, the issue might be something your internet service provider is intentionally doing: bandwidth throttling. 
### Response: There are several factors that can slow down internet speeds. These include having gadgets with slower internet technology, running background programs[2], using more bandwidth than your plan allows[3], equipment damage[4], an outdated router or a less-than-ideal router location[5], and bandwidth throttling by the internet service provider[5].