If a modem is the pathway to the internet, don't I need to good modem to make my internet fast?

[772]

I have fibre optics broadband, but my modem is quite lousy, I'm using the internet through a wired connection to my desktop.

Since fibre optics supports speed to up to 300mbps, does my modem slow down the speed to my computer, or does it support the full 300mbps? Is there a way to check?

[Erick]

A modem is what connects you to the internet, the better the modem, the faster your internet, keep in mind that just because Fiber Optics can *support* 300MBps, does not mean that you will get that, regardless, a better modem will help your internet speed. You can test your internet connection and speed here: http://www.speedtest.net just click start test

[Spacebound]

it will never give you full speed...and it also depends upon how old your modem is...some Router / Home Hub has got in-build modem so if u've got one of those just call up your ISP and they will try to boost up your broadband connection...but be rest assured that they ain't gonna give you 300mbps...max you'll get is 200 - 250

if you dont have a router then reset everything which is what i do and the performance will improve a lil bit maybe for awhile or a few days...hope I cleared your confusion...

[Fred]

It is unlikely you are EVER going to get 300 Mbps on fibre optics. The most available as standard is 40 Mbps, with few offering 80 Mbps at extra cost. Any more than that and you can expect to pay hundreds a month for the service. Mostly that would only give you 100 Mbps. You seriously need to check what bandwidth your actual provider says you can get. And they are legally bound to quote you UP TO a certain speed, you might never actually get that.