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Why internet upload speeds are slow and download speeds are fast
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Most providers focus on download speed vs. upload speed because the majority of
online activities need more download bandwidth than upload bandwidth. As you’ll see
below, most common online activities rely more upon fast download speeds.
Since other activities that call for uploading data still require information to travel in
both directions, the average person consistently needs higher download speeds than
upload.
However, fiber internet connections are a unique exception. Fiber internet providers
frequently offer upload internet speeds that mirror download speeds.
