How much internet speed/access (mbps) do you think I need and how much would it cost?

Question

Okay, I've never lived alone, but i'm moving into an apartment soon and I want to know what kind of internet connection speed I need.

Of course, I have a computer so there is that. I also have a playstation 3...I need internet access for that. I'm going to have Directtv and I think that takes a phone line(would that add to the cost?).

So is that four different phone line? Dirrecttv, PS3, Computer and home phone...Or could I use a router for three of the four? Maybe I can just switch the line from my PS3 to Computer.

Wireless or phone wire? Which way should I go?

Help.

Answer 1

Go for Verizon Fioz 15mbps will be good for you

Answer 2

You just need one phone line.

DirecTv is a digital satellite signal

a hub will let you plug in 5 appliances to one phone line

Answer 3

Ok.  So you'll need a phone line.  Your home phone and your DirectTV can share that same phone line, there's no reason to get a phone line just for the satellite.

Your PS3 and your computer will need a High Speed Internet connection (Broadband).  If this comes from your phone company, it will likely use the same phone line as your house phone, and will no interfere with it.  But you can also get Internet access from a cable company or a WISP.  Those won't use your phone line at all.  It just depends on where you decide to get your Internet from.

Also, depending on your internet provider, you may need to purchase a router to share the Internet connection.  I suggest getting a router optimized for gaming like a ZyXEL X-550.  It has special features which help with playing games online with the PS3 or computer.

Answer 4

I have a PS3 and believe me you need a highspeed connection to play online. I recomend you cable instead of direc tv... Why? Because with cable you can have the TV-Phone-Internet for around a $116 with taxes and fees.. If you go with Direct TV is more expensive because you will need to pay for phone service-internet = $120 plus the Direct TV service...