The Internet & WebInternet Speed
Megabits, Not Megabytes
Why your ‘100’ connection downloads at about 12
You pay for 100. Your downloads crawl along at 12. Is your internet provider keeping the other 88?
You'll find out
- What the little b in Mbps stands for
- How long a gigabyte really takes
- What else quietly slows a download
Why it matters
Plans, speed tests and download windows all show numbers. Reading them right tells you what you pay for.
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