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Survey of 500 Home Router Users: 59.2% Experience Speed Throttling, Most Often During 'Peak Nighttime Use' (44.3%)

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A survey of 500 home router users revealed that 59.2% experience speed throttling, most commonly during peak nighttime hours. Many users do not fully understand the conditions of their 'unlimited data' plans, leading to dissatisfaction with actual speeds.

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Q: How many home router users experience speed limits?
A: According to the survey, a total of 59.2% of users experience speed limits, with 51.0% reporting it happens 'occasionally' and 8.2% 'frequently'.
Q: When do users most often notice their internet speed slowing down?
A: The most common situation for experiencing speed limits is 'during peak usage at night,' reported by 44.3% of users.
Q: Which home router service is most popular among those surveyed?
A: SoftBank Air is the most used or considered service at 33.2%, followed by WiMAX at 29.2% and home 5G at 20.6%.
Q: Do users understand the terms of their 'unlimited data' plans?
A: The survey indicates a lack of clarity, as 55% of users either did not fully understand the conditions of their 'conditionally unlimited' plan or did not recall being explained the terms.
Q: What is the main reason users hesitate to switch providers even if they are dissatisfied?
A: The primary reason for not switching is that the 'process is troublesome' (34.2%), followed by other concerns. However, 74.2% would be willing to switch if there were no cancellation fees or if switching costs were covered.