Internet service question regarding speed and order execution

Discussion in 'Order Execution' started by Dinolovin, Feb 2, 2010.

  1. I was thinking of signing up with verizon fios high speed internet. Anybody use this internet service to trade futures intraday? I need to know if the speed of the product will be satisfactory. Here are the product descriptions...Thanks for your help.

    Fast

    Download up to 15 Mbps/
    Upload up to 5 Mbps
    FREE wireless router
    $49.99/month $54.99/month Includes


    Faster

    Download up to 25 Mbps/
    Upload up to 25 Mbps
    FREE wireless router
    Wi-Fi included
    $64.99/month $69.99/month Includes


    Fastest Plan

    Download up to 50 Mbps/
    Upload up to 20 Mbps
    FREE wireless router
    Wi-Fi included
    $139.95/month $144.99/month
     
  2. for trading purpose, the basic one is more than enough.
     
  3. stumpzy

    stumpzy

    i use FIOS, plenty fast wired or wireless on the basic. preferably wired for trading.
     
  4. Awesome. Thanks
     
  5. I was day trading back in the late 90's with 56k dial up, and was happy with the speed. :D