How to Compare Internet Access Speeds
The speed of an Internet connection is important in today's fast-paced society. Internet speed is measured by upload speed and download speed. Upload and download speeds are measured in kilobytes and megabytes per second. 1,024 kilobytes is equal to 1 megabyte.
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Upload Speed
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Upload speed is the rate at which information is sent from your computer across your computer's Internet connection to other networks and Internet users. The faster the upload speed of your connection, the faster you can transfer files to another Internet user or network.
Download Speed
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Download speed is the rate at which information is sent to your computer across your computer's Internet connection from another network or Internet user. The faster the download speed of your connection, the faster you can receive files from another Internet user or network.
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Considerations
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The speed of an Internet connection can be affected by other factors besides your Internet connection. Some of those factors include the speed of your computer's processor, the presence of viruses or malware on your computer, and how many other users are connected to your Internet service provider's network while you are using the Internet.
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