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Internet Speeds Vs. Bandwidth: What's The Difference?

Internet speed is only one part of the equation of how your home network performs. You also must understand how bandwidth plays into it.

Tarun Mottlia

Via Engadget

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Internet Speeds Vs. Bandwidth: What's The Difference?
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What we usually call "speed" isn't what you might expect.

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Understanding the differences between internet speed and bandwidth can be confusing, given that internet service providers (ISPs) typically sell bandwidth as "speed" and use both terms interchangeably. Also, both are measured in megabits per second (Mbps) and gigabits per second (Gbps), making it even less clear which is being referenced. Knowing exactly what these terms refer to and what role they play in the quality of your internet…

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