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    help with choosing internet connection speed

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by olifka, Nov 27, 2007.

  1. olifka

    olifka Notebook Guru

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    I decided to put internet to my home. I am used to 100 Mbps at work, but obviously I can't have that at home. Could someone tell what speed/bandwidth are sufficient for keeping Skype running, and surfing several sites on the net (perhaps uploading photos as well)?

    Thanks!
     
    olifka, Nov 27, 2007
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    kowell Notebook Evangelist

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    It depends where you are and what kind of service is available. Available internet speeds and prices can have huge differences depending on wich region of the world you are in.
     
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    olifka Notebook Guru

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    I'm in Israel and they offer stuff up to 7Mb/700kb (down- and upload). I was just wondering if 1.5Mb/512kb would be sufficient (and is it better than 3Mb/128kb?). I read from Skype site that for video conversation they recommend at least 386kb (without saying whether for down- or upload). Even though I only use voice calls now, I'd like to keep my options open.
     
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