Gigabit broadband still feels like overkill for most users
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Terence Eden
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Summary
The author reflects on their six-year-old skepticism about gigabit broadband being overkill, and finds that even after finally getting a 1Gbps connection from Virgin Media for £30/month, they still question its practical value. The article explores what real-world activities actually benefit from such high speeds, suggesting that for most everyday uses like video calling and streaming, gigabit broadband remains excessive.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledThis is a curmudgeonly post which is going to look ridiculously outdated in a few years.
What's the point of Gigabit broadband?
But I'm still left wondering if this is massive overkill.
What can you actually do with their promised 1,130Mbps?
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