Cabled internet not WIFI

Hi, this may help .... but I am no expert. We put an internet connection into one of our apartments back in 2017 ... we were preparing to spend more time out here in Bg . i noticed it was fibre right into the router. We have the basic and still get around 60 meg on average .... which can vary in speed throughout the day. If you are looking for fast internet, def. dont live in a village.

Hope that is of help to you.

All routers have an RJ45 ethernet cable slot.  You just need to buy an RJ45 cable to link your computer directly to the router, thereby, avoiding using WiFi.

The difference in speed should be significantly more using a cable.  Make sure the cable you buy is marked "Category 6" or above.

Roughly speaking, if you get a speed of 75Mbps through WiFi, you can expect double that speed via a cable. As Sricky59 said, you can only expect fast speeds in cities or towns. Don't expect high speed in villages or remote areas, it won't happen.

I'm in Varna. My WiFi speed is around 105Mbps and wired 250Mbps, but I pay for a higher speed, as we have television, three computers and four phones.

@digitalnomad1

In cities, you can have that. Wghere do you plan to move to?

@cyberescue1

Was going to say, every router I have ever had you can plug your devices into it. I think I have 4 spaces.

Okay thanks, sorry I don't fully understand the technology of WIFI.

I am used to an ethernet cable to my PC via a telephone line and fibre to cabinet connection.

I'm presuming this isn't usually available in rental apartments.

How will it likely work in a rental apartment?

Will there be a WIFI router in my apartment?

No phone line?

And I can turn the WIFI signal into something as reliable as fibre to cabinet or fibre to premises by plugging an ethernet cable into the WIFI router at one end and my PC at the other end?

Will this be more reliable than WiFi but less reliable than fibre to cabinet or fibre to premises?

Will I have to pay for this internet access or has the landlord paid for it and will be adding it to be included in my rent?

@digitalnomad1

This is a typical standard-looking router, but they seem to come in all shapes these days.

@digitalnomad1

Some places might have internet included, others might not, so you will have to get it yourself from one of the providers in your area.

Hi SimCity you aren't really answering my questions.

So if the apartment advert says something like - WIFI included, am I right in presuming there's probably no physical cable connecting that apartment block and my apartment within that apartment block to fibre or cable TV type wired internet?

It's just a wireless WiFi router plugged into the electric in each apartment within the apartment block?

So how can I expect to achieve a good reliable internet connection even with an ethernet cable to my PC from the WiFi router when there's no cables linking the WiFi router to the internet?

Okay an ethernet cable might transmit the internet signal to my PC from the WiFi router better than without the ethernet cable, as the router isn't having to wirelessly transmit the internet to a WiFi receiver on my PC, but there's still no solid dependable cabled internet connection to my router it's just WiFi to my router which might not be dependable eg if the weather's bad?

I think the tennant needs to establish with the landlord what internet is available in an apartment block or house before renting

How Is Internet Connected In Apartment Building?

Cable internet remains the predominant choice for apartments, yet availability for fiber service or fixed wireless may also exist. It’s advisable to inquire with the owner or leasing office about available internet options, enabling you to compare providers and select the plan that best fits your requirements. The choice between fiber, cable, DSL, satellite, or 5G home internet depends on your location and the building's age. Fiber-optic internet stands out as the optimal option for performance, offering speeds up to 1, 000 Mbps—surpassing cable—in both speed and reliability but typically at a higher cost.

To implement building-wide internet access, it’s necessary to set up a Main Distribution Frame (MDF) closet and run fiber connections to Intermediate Distribution Frames (IDFs). However, determining the fiber's availability in your specific apartment complex requires some investigation. Some buildings bundle internet service into rental costs, allowing residents to simply purchase a router for connectivity.

Do Some Apartments Come With Internet?

When renting an apartment, it's essential to check if utilities like internet are included in your lease, as some apartments offer Wi-Fi services that may be part of the rent or chargeable. Fiber-optic internet is the best option for speed and performance, reaching up to 1, 000 Mbps, though it tends to be the most expensive. While many apartments are pre-wired for specific internet types, such as cable or DSL, it's important to confirm what services are available and what is included in your rental agreement.

Some landlords are increasingly installing internet in all units, which can enhance living convenience

Why is it all so complicated?

C'est la vie!

Maybe a 6 month stay is too short to get a fibre or cable internet setup going if it's not included in the rent, unless the probably longer running internet contract is not fulfilled.

Hi, this may help .... but I am no expert. We put an internet connection into one of our apartments back in 2017 ... we were preparing to spend more time out here in Bg . i noticed it was fibre right into the router. We have the basic and still get around 60 meg on average .... which can vary in speed throughout the day. If you are looking for fast internet, def. dont live in a village.Hope that is of help to you. - @Sticky59

Is fibre/ cable internet available in the villages?

Why is internet slow in villages?

It would depend on the village, we have fibre optic in our village, but our neighbouring villages do not!  We also have the option of paying more for a higher speed if wanted.

@digitalnomad1

Wifi included is usually just a shorthand way if saying an internet connection is included in the price, complete with your own router you can connect ethernet cables to if you want. The only time I've seen something different was in a resort type place where you had to sign to a communal connection.

If you are don't have residency you'll find it difficult to arrange your won connection, best to ask the landlord of anywhere you're interested in renting for the provider and ask them to do a speed test and send you the results, my wife and I teach online and always do this for anywhere we visit. As a back 4g/5g is very fast and affordable here (as long as you aren't in the middle of nowhere), most phones can be used as a wifi hot spot.

A lot of villages do have good internet with fibre connections, there are a lot of smaller,independent companies that are often better than the big providers but it will 100% depend on the specific place, this site shows providers in a lot of places http://kabelna.com/

Thanks everyone

I've seen a few rental websites which look more like it's the landlord directly listing the property for rent rather than real estate agents.

Rentola is one and some of the rent prices seem very low like 150 or 200 euro per month for something I'd expect to cost more.

Are these fake prices? But why would anyone post fake rental adverts, is it just to grab the readers attention then they give you the real price later?

@digitalnomad1

They are fake prices, rentola make their money from having you pay to contact their alleged landlords, check them out on trustpilot or just click an ad, you can't see any details without signing up, this should be a big red flag.

If you want to find places without an agent try on Olx, you can filter to only see ads from private individuals or check out some Facebook groups.