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I have been using slow internet more often lately, because I'm traveling full-time again, and only using 3G/4G broadband. It is remarkable how large some sites
by SwellJoe 11y ago
I have been using slow internet more often lately, because I'm traveling full-time again, and only using 3G/4G broadband. It is remarkable how large some sites have gotten since I was last in this situation. Despite mobile broadband being somewhat faster now than a few years ago, the time to load (to usability) for many sites is much higher. HN is notable for loading instantly in these circumstances, not because the server (I'm guessing it still runs on one server, plus CloudFlare, but I might be guessing wrong) is blazing fast, but because it is so small.
- yardie 11y agoI'm traveling as well. I've completely given up on some tech blogs. Because going to them is costing me too much money, i.e. The Verge. I travelled through Spain where the largest data plan is 2GB for €20. Top ups were 100MB/€ and you could only top up 200MB at a time. I'm currently in the Caribbean. Data roaming because some providers don't even offer data unless you are on a postpaid contract.
- ahstilde 11y agoThis is why I use opera mini on mobile. It really speeds up browsing.
- SwellJoe 11y agoI haven't tried Opera in many years. Will have to give it another look. But, I'm mostly not browsing on a mobile device...I'm using my laptop through a mobile broadband hotspot.