Why downloading speed is higher than upload speed ?
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Jump to PostBecause most people download content a lot more than they upload it. Streaming a Netflix movie does not require that much info to be sent upstream.
Jump to PostIf you are using an ADSL connection then the "A" stands fo "asymmetric" - most of the bandwidth (usually 80%) is dedicated to download with typically 20% for upload.
See previous post for the reasoning behind that. It's not just movies - consider an ordinary web browser request vs the …
Jump to PostAnd the reasoning behind setting it up like that includes the idea that your upload is somebody else's download, as most ISPs also are hosting providers.
By limiting upload speeds, they can offer more bandwidth to their customers who rent those servers without having invest in more hardware.
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