I thought I needed a new internet plan, but I really needed to upgrade my Ethernet cables

When you notice your home internet speeds aren't meeting your household's needs, the easiest thing to do is call up your internet service provider (ISP) and upgrade to a faster plan. If your networking gear is the bottleneck, throwing money at a more expensive plan won't make websites load faster or help videos play without buffering. Your router, modem, and the cables connecting them are just as important as your plan's maximum speeds.