5 Ways to Maximize Your Internet Speed This Detty December
December in Nigeria is a different kind of busy. Between video calls with family abroad, streaming holiday content, working remotely before the break, and keeping the kids entertained online, your internet is working harder than ever.
If you’ve noticed your connection slowing down lately, you’re not alone. December brings peak internet usage across Nigeria, with everyone online at once. But here’s the good news: a few simple changes can dramatically improve your speeds; no tech degree required.
Let’s get your internet running at full speed for Detty December with perks inside.
1. Position Your Router Like a Pro
The Problem:
Most people place their router in the corner of their home, tucked behind furniture, or hidden in a cabinet. This is like putting your speaker in a closet and wondering why the music sounds muffled.
The Solution:
Your Wi-Fi signal radiates outward from your router in all directions. Position it:
In a central location in your home (not at the far end)
Elevated (on a shelf or mounted high, not on the floor)
Away from walls and metal objects (especially microwaves, fridges, and thick concrete walls)
In the open (not in a cabinet or behind your TV)
Pro Tip for Nigerian Homes:
If your router is in your bedroom or office but everyone streams in the living room, you’re fighting physics, and you can’t win. Move the router closer to where your family spends the most time online.
Quick Win: Elevating your router by just 1-2 meters can improve signal strength by up to 30% in a typical Lagos flat.
2. Manage Bandwidth Like Your Connection Depends On It (Because It Does)
The Problem:
Imagine trying to fit 12 cars through a single lane on Third Mainland Bridge at the same time. That’s what happens when everyone in your household streams, games, and video calls simultaneously on a slower plan.
The Solution:
Not all internet activities require the same bandwidth. Here’s how to prioritize:
High Bandwidth Activities:
4K (UHD) streaming (Netflix, Prime, Apple TV, YouTube)
Online gaming (CoD, Fortnite, Helldivers 2, Apex Legends)
Video calls (Zoom, Google Meet, WhatsApp video, FaceTime)
Large file uploads/downloads
Low Bandwidth Activities:
Browsing social media
Reading emails
Listening to music (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer)
WhatsApp text messages
Practical Strategy:
You can schedule large downloads (software updates, game downloads) during off-peak hours (late night or early morning)
If someone’s on an important video call, pause streaming or gaming temporarily
Use Quality of Service (QoS) settings in your router to prioritize work-related traffic during work hours
Practical Example:
During Detty December, when your cousins visit and everyone’s online, bandwidth management becomes critical. Set expectations: “Between 9 am-5 pm, work calls have priority. After 6 pm, it’s Netflix and gaming time.”
3. Reduce WiFi Interference (Your Neighbors Are Slowing You Down)
The Problem:
In high-density areas like Lekki, Victoria Island, or Surulere, you’re competing with dozens of WiFi networks. All these signals interfere with each other, slowing everyone down.
The Solution:
Most routers default to crowded WiFi channels (especially channels 1, 6, and 11 on 2.4GHz, more like your favorite FM radio channels). Switch to a less congested channel:
How to Check & Change Your WiFi Channel:
For Windows:
- Download a free WiFi analyzer app (like WiFi Analyzer by Matt Hafner)
- See which channels your neighbors are using
- Pick the channel with the least traffic
For Your Router:
- Log in to your router settings (usually 192.168.1.1 in your browser)
- Look for “Wireless Settings” or “WiFi Channel”
- Change from “Auto” to a specific channel (try channels 3, 4, 8, or 9 on 2.4GHz)
- For 5GHz networks, any channel works since there’s less interference
Pro Tip:
If your router supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands (dual-band), use 5GHz for devices close to the router (faster, less interference) and 2.4GHz for devices farther away (slower but better range).
4. Update Your Router Firmware (Yes, Routers Get Updates Too)
The Problem:
Your router runs on software called firmware. Outdated firmware can cause security vulnerabilities, connection drops, and slower speeds.
The Solution:
Router manufacturers release firmware updates to fix bugs and improve performance. Most people never update their routers.
Your router runs on software called firmware. Outdated firmware can cause security vulnerabilities, connection drops, and slower speeds.
Router manufacturers release firmware updates to fix bugs and improve performance. Most people never update their routers.
How to Update Your Router Firmware:
- Log into your router (type 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 in your browser)
- Enter your admin username and password (check the sticker on your router if you haven’t changed it)
- Look for “Firmware Update,” “Router Update,” or “System” in settings
- Click “Check for Updates” and follow the prompts
Important: Don’t turn off your router during the update process (usually takes 5-10 minutes).
FiberOne Users:
If you have FiberOne’s premium router with WiFi 6 technology, firmware updates happen automatically in the background. One less thing to worry about.
If you have FiberOne’s premium router with WiFi 6 technology, firmware updates happen automatically in the background. One less thing to worry about.
5. Know When It's Time to Upgrade Your Plan (Speed Limits Are Real)
The Problem:
You can optimize all day, but if your internet plan is too slow for your household’s needs, you’re trying to squeeze blood from a stone.
The Solution:
Ask yourself these questions:
Do you work from home regularly? (Video calls need at least 10Mbps upload)
Does someone in your home game online? (Competitive gaming needs low latency and consistent speeds)
Do multiple people stream at once? (Each 4K stream needs 25Mbps)
Do you have smart home devices? (Each device consumes bandwidth)
Quick Household Speed Calculator:
Example:
If you have 2 people working from home (10 Mbps), 2 kids streaming YouTube (12 Mbps), and someone gaming (45 Mbps), you need at least 65 Mbps to avoid slowdowns.
If your current plan is 25 Mbps, you’re already maxed out before accounting for background updates, smart home devices, or anyone else jumping online.
Bonus Tip: Restart Your Router Weekly
Why It Works:
Routers are like computers; they slow down over time as memory gets clogged. A simple restart clears the cache and often solves random slowdowns.
How Often:
Once a week, especially during peak usage months like December.
The Easy Way:
Set a recurring phone reminder: “Sunday night, restart router.” Unplug for 30 seconds, plug back in, and wait 2 minutes to reconnect. Done.
The Detty December Internet Reality Check
Let’s be honest: If you’re still experiencing buffering, lag, and dropped calls after trying all these tips, it’s not you, it’s your internet service provider.
You’ve optimized everything you can control. Now it’s time to upgrade what you can’t control: the connection itself.
Here’s what you deserve this December:
Video calls that don’t freeze mid-sentence
Streaming that doesn’t buffer at the good part
Gaming without rage-inducing lag spikes
File uploads that finish before your coffee gets cold
A household that stays online without bandwidth wars
If your current ISP can’t deliver that, it’s time to switch to one that can.
Detty December Perks for New FiberOne CustomersReady to upgrade to an internet that actually works?
This December, FiberOne is offering exclusive perks for new customers signing up for 3-month, 6-month, or 1-year residential plans.
3-MONTH PLAN PERKS
5-10% off installation fee
Free Giwa Gardens passes for a family of 4-16
7-12% off groceries at Chamuze (save on your December shopping)
Perfect for: Trying FiberOne risk-free, short-term needs, testing the service before committing longer term
6-MONTH PLAN PERKS
7-15% off installation fee
Jump-the-Queue Giwa Gardens passes for a family of 4-16
7-12% off groceries at Chamuze
Perfect for: Families planning to stay connected through Q1 2026, remote workers, and small households
1-YEAR PLAN PERKS (BEST VALUE)
100% FREE installation
VIP Giwa Gardens passes for a family of 12+
15% off groceries at Chamuze (maximum discount tier)
Perfect for: Serious commitment, maximum savings, families, remote workers, gamers, content creators
Check Your Coverage & Sign Up Now →
Limited December slots available. First come, first served!
Already a FiberOne customer? We’ve got exclusive detty December perks for you, too.
If you’re renewing or upgrading your plan between December 2025, here’s what you get:
3-MONTH RENEWAL PERKS
2 weeks FREE service
Free Giwa Gardens passes for a family of 4
7% off groceries at Chamuze
Perfect for: Short-term renewals, budget-conscious customers, testing a higher plan before committing
6-MONTH RENEWAL PERKS
1 month FREE service
Jump-the-Queue Giwa Gardens passes for a family of 8
₦50,000 off Mayfair Shortlets booking (perfect for December staycations)
10% off groceries at Chamuze
Perfect for: Families, remote workers, mid-term commitment with maximum perks
12-MONTH RENEWAL PERKS (MAXIMUM VALUE)
2 months FREE service
VIP Giwa Gardens passes for a family of 12+
₦100,000 off Lekki Party Villa booking (host your December party in style)
15% off groceries at Chamuze (save big on your shopping)
Perfect for: Loyal customers, maximum savings, families, those planning long-term
UPGRADE PERKS (Move to a Faster Plan)
Thinking about upgrading from SmartHome to SmartHome Lite? Or from Lite to Plus or Premium?
When you upgrade your plan this December, you get:
2 weeks FREE
Free Giwa Gardens passes (depending on the plan tier you upgrade to)
Partner discounts (Chamuze, Mayfair, Lekki Party Villa, based on plan tier and commitment length)
Log Into MyFOB App & Upgrade Now →
Offer valid through January 2nd, 2026. T&C Apply.
Left FiberOne but ready to come back? We miss you.
If you were a FiberOne customer in the past and want to reconnect, here’s what we’re offering this December:
3-MONTH RECONNECTION PERKS
2 weeks FREE subscription
Free Giwa Gardens passes for a family of 4
Perfect for: Trying FiberOne again after a break, short-term reconnection
6-MONTH RECONNECTION PERKS
1 month FREE subscription
Free Giwa Gardens passes for a family of 8
₦50,000 off Mayfair Shortlets booking
10% off groceries at Chamuze
Perfect for: Longer commitment, families, remote workers
12-MONTH RECONNECTION PERKS (BEST VALUE)
2 months FREE subscription
VIP Giwa Gardens passes for a family of 12+
₦100,000 off Lekki Party Villa booking
15% off groceries at Chamuze (maximum discount tier)
Perfect for: Serious recommitment, maximum savings, long-term stability
Reconnect & Claim Your Perks →
We’ve improved since you left: Pause Your Link, Loss Days recovery, 24/7 human support, and more.
The Bottom Line
You can tweak your router placement, manage bandwidth like a pro, reduce interference, update firmware, and restart weekly, but at the end of the day, your internet is only as good as your ISP.
If you’ve tried everything and you’re still dealing with buffering, lag, and dropped calls, you’re not the problem. Your internet provider is.
This December, choose the internet that works.
FiberOne delivers:
Lightning-fast fiber speeds (up to 1Gbps)
Truly unlimited data (no hidden caps)
99% uptime guarantee
Pause Your Link when traveling
Loss Days recovery (get back the days you didn’t use)
24/7 support from actual humans
Plus this December: Up to ₦700,000 in perks when you sign up, renew, upgrade, or reconnect.
Terms & Conditions apply.
