The USA may be a bedrock of technical innovation, however when it comes to something as fundamental as internet speed, there’s a lot of room for improvement. Actually, if you look at a ranking of typical Internet speeds throughout various nations, the United States doesn’t even make the top 10. Luckily, the number of high-speed internet alternatives for consumers to choose from is expanding gradually however undoubtedly with each year.
Google Fiber Versus Comcast: It’s On
Not only does Comcast’s top tier internet service give surfing rates of 75mbps, but Google Fiber can support speeds of approximately 1 GB of data per second. Through contrast, the average link rate in the united state stands at just 11.5 Mbps. Though Google Fiber is only available in a few cities at the moment, the rate it provides is an undeniable glance right into the future of computing.
Google Fiber Will Revolutionize Internet Speeds As We Know Them
Nevertheless, it’s not always easy to appreciate the difference that lies in a few mbps. Truth be told, most people couldn’t tell off-hand if there’s any appreciable distinction in between a 3 Mbps and 6 Mbps connection. For others, though, changing the word ‘megabite’ to ‘gigabyte’ is already a selling point.
Google Does Advertising Right
In the introduction video, Google smartly shows the difference between a slow internet speed and a new way to perceive a fast connection. Things start gradually, with just a drip, as the video clip shows what a 768 Kbps link appears like. By the time the video reaches a 1 GB connection, which is exactly what Google Fiber gives, it’s only a matter of time before Google Fiber starts flying off the shelves.
