Speedtest

In general, upload speeds of 3 Mbps are considered good because they meet the FCC’s minimum standard. If you or anyone in your household regularly uploads videos to YouTube or works from home, though, you may need a plan with higher upload speeds.

By most standards, anything over 100 Mbps is considered to be “fast.” However, there are several variables that decide the experience of using an internet connection even when it is 100 Mbps, such as: How many devices are simultaneously connected and in use?

Generally, a good upload speed to shoot for is 5 Mbps . However, most of the time, you don’t have to worry about upload speed when choosing an internet plan. Asymmetric DSL (ADSL) usually has speeds up to 1.5 Mbps, while cable internet can have upload speeds from 5 Mbps to 50 Mbps.