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Explora guías que te ayudarán a comprender cuánta velocidad necesitas y cómo optimizar el rendimiento para streaming, juegos, trabajo remoto y mucho más. ¿Quieres mejorar tu experiencia de Internet residencial? Check out [T-Mobile Home Internet](https://www.t-mobile.com/home-internet) and explore [plan options](https://www.t-mobile.com/home-internet/plans) - or try [T-Mobile Fiber](https://fiber.t-mobile.com/) for ultra-fast, reliable connectivity without the annual contract. NEW [](https://www.t-mobile.com/home-internet/the-signal/speed/ethernet-vs-wifi) ## [Ethernet vs. Wi-Fi: Which Connection is Best for You?](https://www.t-mobile.com/home-internet/the-signal/speed/ethernet-vs-wifi) At a high level, Ethernet is a wired networking technology that uses an ethernet cable and a port on your router or switch to connect a device directly to your network. W... 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