9 Tips to Finding the Best Internet Provider in Sweden
There are about 12 internet service providers in Sweden. Some of them provide both mobile and internet when others are only limited to internet services.
He’s a short guide to find an internet provider in Sweden;
Internet services
- Customer opinions
Unless you have been living in Sweden for a long time to know which internet provider is the best, you first read reviews before making any decision.
You can find independent reviews from Swedish review websites such as Omdömesställe. They provide a platform where Swedish people who’ve used services from different companies can post their opinions and complaints on them.
To give you a head start on an internet service provider you may read some reviews about Telia to find out whether their services are worth the prices they go for.
- Geographical coverage
It is expensive to set up internet service throughout the country and that is why some providers limit themselves to certain areas especially where there is a high population.
ISP with greater geographical coverage is the better option, especially for a traveler.
- Speed
If there is something we all share in common is that we all want extremely fast internet speed. Internet providers know this as much as we do and that is why they vary their pricing depending on the speed of the internet.
Speed is how fast information can travel to and from the internet. Download speed is how fast you can retrieve information from the internet to your device and upload speed is how fast the Internet can process your keyed search.
- Bandwidth
There’s a slight difference between internet speed and bandwidth. Bandwidth is the capacity of an internet connection.
If your Internet service providers offer the bandwidth of 10 Mbps this means that that is the maximum you can get. If you have to divide 10 Mbps with the number of internet devices connected then it means the speed will be slower with some of the devices.
- Type of connection
There are about 6 or more types of internet connection.
- DSL (digital subscriber line)
- cable broadband
- dedicated leased line
- satellite and mobile broadband
- wireless or Wi-Fi broadband
- fiber optic broadband
Different types of internet connections can be different pricing because of the speed that sets them apart.
For instance, cable broadband is faster than DSL connections.
- Security
Internet cyber security is just as important as the type of connection or the speed of the internet. If you intend to use the internet for businesses then it might as well interest you to look at some ways to check your internet connection.
Most secure secure internet networks are often expensive but they are the best option.
- Cost
Different internet providers have different pricing of their services and products. The higher the prices the higher the value of the product.
Post-assessment is often relative. Relative price means the price of a product compared to another.
Two different internet providers may have the same internet speeds but their pricing is different. The price differences maybe because of other extended services which you have to factor in.
Therefore to determine the more favorable internet price you have to compare with the sorts of services they come with.
The average price of the internet (8 Mbps) in Sweden is SEK 219.
Other services
Almost every internet provider offers basic internet services like internet access what is relatively fast speed.
Do internet service providers that have up to their game offer extra services as well. They include;
- Mobile services
Many internet providers in Sweden are mobile service providers as well. Some internet providers are in partnership with the Media mobile service providers.
Having your internet provider as your mobile service provider will save you a lot in terms of service deals and plans.
It will also be easier to have internet from your mobile phone when your home internet is down
- Cloud technologies
Cloud technology is yet another bonus service that you may want to look for in a reliable internet provider.
Cloud computing in a business setup is very beneficial in the sense that you shall be saving a lot of money because it is easier to use, store and access information.
