3 Mbps internet provides download speeds at 3 megabits/second and upload speeds up to 768 kilobits/second . At this rate, a 5 MB file would download in about 8 seconds. This speed runs on a DSL line and benefits single-person businesses that require light to average online activity and minimal HD video streaming.
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You can watch YouTube on very slow internet connections, even with download speeds below 1 Mbps . But it’s important to have a faster, more reliable connection for better video quality. Higher definition content, like 4K or 1080p, requires between 2.5 Mbps and 20 Mbps, depending on the quality of the video.
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