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What is 'high speed' anyway?

What should be the minimum internet speed?

 

The FCC puts it at 25Mbps downloads and 3Mbps uploads. Do you agree? What's the bare minimum of internet speeds for you to live a functional digital life?

 

Maryland's director of the Office of Statewide Broadband thinks 100Mbps downloads and 25Mbps uploads will be enough for most households, for the next few years. Reply to this email to let me know if you agree.

 
— Technical.ly reporter Donte Kirby (donte@technical.ly)


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