Sounds like you might have a couple issues combined here... WiFi is problem one. WiFi is great and convenient, until it doesn't work right. WiFi is just so susceptible to interference, with reduced signal strength due to passing thru walls, etc. So getting a good signal to all the devices on the network sometimes is a struggle. Ideally you would want to put a wired connection on your primary devices, PS4, firebox, etc... assuming the amazon fire box has a wired ethernet connection port on it. I think mine does.
Second, you need to see what type of speeds you're actually getting compared to what you're paying for. Plug a laptop or a computer into the modem directly with a ethernet/cat 5 cable. Run a speed test. Speedtest.net or bandwidthplace.com would be a good one. Make sure no one else is on and see what you get. If you're purchasing a 10Mbps connection from us and get 8MBps, you're doing good. Now if you're on a 50M connection and you're only getting 10 or so, then that's not good. Might be time to schedule a trouble call to have a tech come troubleshoot.
Of course our internet service is "best effort". That the asterisk next to the advertised speed that says "speeds may vary". You're essentially sharing one big pool of bandwidth with your neighbors. Bear in mind so many people are home right now, that it's really straining most providers' bandwidth, and we're no exception. But if you speed test your Spectrum provided internet connection and speeds are acceptable in comparison to what you're paying for, then what's happening is with all the devices in your home you're essentially spreading your available bandwidth too thin amongst them and there's simply not enough to go around. Might be time to suck it up and upgrade to the next fastest speed. Either way, you might find yourself throwing some money at this problem to make it go away, whether it be paying someone to come drop you in a couple cat5 wires inside the house, or getting a faster connection.
All that make sense?
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