100 Mbps is the new download speed benchmark set by the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The service announced that it has updated the speed benchmark for every fixed broadband connection, increasing upload speeds to 20 Mbps.
This is a fourfold increase compared to the previous numbers set by the FCC nearly nine years ago. In 2015, the fixed broadband speed benchmarks for download and upload speeds were 25 and 3 Mbps, respectively. Updated benchmarks are based on consumer use standards, standards used in federal and state programs and what ISPs offer. Essentially, the FCC banned carriers from using the term “broadband” for 25Mbps internet connections.
The press release he says:
The Federal Communications Commission today approved its annual assessment of whether advanced telecommunications capability is being developed in a reasonable and timely manner in the United States. In addition to deployment, the Report examines affordability, adoption, availability, and equitable access to broadband, which determines whether broadband is being deployed in a reasonable and timely manner for "all Americans."
It is worth noting that although ISPs have started offering connections gigabit users, popular streaming services like Netflix still recommend a download speed of at least 15 Mbps to watch movies in 4K UHD. However, you will need a faster internet connection to enjoy streaming without buffer and use modern technologies such as virtual reality and the games in the cloud.
Let's see what will happen in Greece and the domestic internet providers.
