I've been experiencing packet loss since I moved into my first apartment. Initially, I had DSL, which was reliable, but after switching to fiber a year later, I noticed severe packet loss as soon as my neighbors came home and started using their internet. I eventually moved across the country, hoping to get back to the reliable cable internet I had at my parents' house. However, I'm still facing the same issue with packet loss when my neighbors use their connections. Is this a common problem in apartment buildings? Shouldn't ISPs ensure we aren't experiencing packet conflicts if we all pay for our own internet?
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Sounds like your router might be the culprit! If you're using a 5GHz connection, consider upgrading to a Wi-Fi 6E router or something similar that handles congestion better. That could help with the packet loss you're experiencing when everyone else is online.
Interesting! I didn't know that could be an issue. I'll definitely look into that.