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Can someone explain the appeal of 1GB Internet?

• pixl97 3y ago
  Yes. Not having to think about the speed of your internet.
  • puchatek 3y ago
    But when does that speed actually matter? Streaming 8k content can apparently be achieved with a 50mbps. So the article is concerned with applications that haven't been invented yet, did I get that right?
    • phendrenad2 3y ago
      It matters in brief periods of annoyance. If two kids are downloading the same 50GB GTA5 update, and two people are streaming netflix, and nobody gets upset, that's worth a few extra dollars to some people (not me)
    • pixl97 3y ago
      Maybe you live alone or something, I have some days that will look like this at my place. 3 people remote working. 2 of them have streaming TV going at all times in their room. Then if the kids are home there are likely 2 other tvs going plus what they are doing with their phones.
      • puchatek 3y ago
        Ok, big families and several devices per person combined will result in bandwidth needs that seem over the top for any single application. Thanks!