Is Postpaid Faster Than Prepaid Connections?

byMrinal MandalLast Updated: February 24, 2023

Are postpaid connections faster than prepaid ones? This is a very common question that people often ask over the internet platforms such as Quora or the like.

Many people have reported that a cellular provider’s prepaid connection is significantly slower than a postpaid connection used at the same location and time. As a result, this blog will tell you how or if it is true that postpaid connections are faster than prepaid connections.

What is Throttling?

Nowadays, the majority of prepaid plans offered by cellular providers are referred to as “Unlimited Plans.” This means they include unlimited calling minutes and internet data with a set amount of high-speed data, such as 1.5 GB or 2 GB per day.

When a user consumes his fair share of high-speed data, his internet speed suffers immediately. This is known as throttling. While postpaid plans have built-in throttling, their high-speed internet limit is usually higher than prepaid connections. This could be one of the reasons why you believe your prepaid connection is slower than the postpaid connection of the same provider in your area.

What is Deprioritization?

Deprioritization simply means that your cellular provider has slowed down your internet speed when the network is busy. This can happen during big events such as a world cup final which your country is playing or maybe during a rush hour. Deprioritization can be the actual reason you’re facing this kind of problem in most of the prepaid plans unless you are using a costlier plan. Low priced postpaid plans can also be affected by deprioritization.

Now one can say that it is not because of the throttling that they are experiencing a slower internet but it is rather a usual occurrence even when they haven’t consumed their high-speed data.

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Conclusion

As discussed above, a prepaid connection is not necessarily slower than a postpaid connection. However, there may be cases such as throttling and deprioritization, where a prepaid connection seems slower than the postpaid ones. Both of them can be avoided by using a higher price plan. So, check both the options, compare well, and see what fits your requirements the best.

Also Read: Difference Between Prepaid And Postpaid

FAQs
Is postpaid faster than prepaid?
No, a postpaid connection doesn’t need to be faster than the prepaid connection of the same telecom company being used at the same place. However, there may be cases where it may be evident that the postpaid connection is faster than the prepaid ones.
What are some of the reasons for slower internet connection?
Two of the main reasons behind experiencing a slower connection are:
  • Throttling
  • Deprioritization
Does the internet speed depend on the telecom partners?
Yes, the internet speed may depend on which telecom company you are using. Some of the telecom companies’ connections can perform better than others for a specific location.

Mrinal is a 25-year-old digital marketer who is working with Paytm since early 2019. He is skilled at Search Engine Optimisation, a bit of Social Media Optimisation and Social Media Marketing. He has been managing the CMS of Paytm since 2019, strategizes content and writes as well. In his spare time, he likes to read, write, travel and make music.

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