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# [Flutter: Most effective way to check if your device is connected to the internet](https://blog.charlesarchibong.dev/flutter-most-effective-way-to-check-if-your-device-is-connected-to-the-internet?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

When you build an application that requires data from an online server, it is important to check the internet connection status of the user. This will ensure that the user doesn’t wait forever for the request to your online server to fail/timeout du...

Dec 26, 2020 · 3 min read · blog.charlesarchibong.dev  
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## Written by

[Charles Archibong](https://hashnode.com/@zealcodes)

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I am a software application developer with several years of experience in structuring, developing, and implementing interactive software, able to complete projects efficiently with attractive User Interface (UI) and good User Experience (UX). I am proficient with technologies like Java, Flutter, PHP, JavaScript, and Firebase.

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[Julius Ayang](https://hashnode.com/@Juliusaayang)

[Dec 27, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/flutter-most-effective-way-to-check-if-your-device-is-connected-to-the-internet/5fe7b8ed6a146422083cda4c/comment/5fe830506a146422083cdf4d)

👏 good stuff

[Charles Archibong](https://hashnode.com/@zealcodes)

[Dec 27, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/flutter-most-effective-way-to-check-if-your-device-is-connected-to-the-internet/5fe7b8ed6a146422083cda4c/comment/5fe830506a146422083cdf4d#reply-5fe84dd3999b3f21e31584a1)

Thank you for finding this article informative.