Speed test

What is a good upload speed?

For the average internet user, a good upload speed to shoot for is 5Mbps. Asymmetric DSL (ADSL) usually has speeds up to 1.5Mbps, while cable internet can have upload speeds from 5Mbps to 50Mbps.

For basic online activities like surfing the web and checking email, even ADSL’s 1.5Mbps is more than enough for a smooth internet experience.

Upload speed becomes much more important if you want to use video chat, upload high-resolution images, or livestream video from your home.

If you use your home network for work, school, or watching video on a regular basis, ADSL’s low upload speeds are definitely going to be a problem.

At the very minimum, you’re going to want to find a cable provider that has upload speeds on the high end, between 25Mbps and 50Mbps.

An even better solution for those who rely on uploading is fiber, as long as it’s available in your area.

Fiber-optic networks have symmetrical upload speeds, which means if you have a 1Gbps (1,000Mbps) connection, you have 1Gbps upload and 1Gbps download speed