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<h2 dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify" id="tag-2"><strong>What is the minimum download and upload speed?</strong></h2>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">As stated by the Federal Communications Commission (<a href="https://www.theverge.com/2021/7/8/22568454/broadband-minimum-speeds-small-businesses" rel="Nofollow" target="_blank">FCC</a>), an Internet speed with 25 Mbps download speed, and 3 Mbps upload speed is considered good. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">This speed allows Internet users to make the minimum basic online demands without interruptions. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">In detail, the FCC recommends the minimum download speed for some everyday online activities: </p>

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			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><strong>Activities</strong></p>
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			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><strong>Minimum Download Speed (Mbps)</strong></p>
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			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify"><strong>General Usage</strong></p>
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			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify"> </p>
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			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">General Browsing and Email</p>
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			<td>
			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center">1</p>
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<td>
			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Streaming Online Radio</p>
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			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center">Less than 0.5</p>
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			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">VoIP Calls</p>
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			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center">Less than 0.5</p>
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			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Student</p>
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			<td>
			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center">5 - 25</p>
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<td>
			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Telecommuting</p>
			</td>
			<td>
			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center">5 - 25</p>
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<td>
			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">File Downloading</p>
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			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center">10</p>
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			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Social Media</p>
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			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center">1</p>
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			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify"><strong>Watching Video</strong></p>
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			<td>
			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"> </p>
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			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Streaming Standard Definition Video</p>
			</td>
			<td>
			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center">3 - 4</p>
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<td>
			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Streaming High Definition (HD) Video</p>
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			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center">5 - 8</p>
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<td>
			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Streaming Ultra HD 4K Video</p>
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			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center">25</p>
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			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify"><strong>Video Conferencing</strong></p>
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			<td>
			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"> </p>
			</td>
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<td>
			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Standard Personal Video Call (e.g., Skype)</p>
			</td>
			<td>
			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center">1</p>
			</td>
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<td>
			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">HD Personal Video Call (e.g., Skype)</p>
			</td>
			<td>
			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center">1.5</p>
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			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">HD Video Teleconferencing</p>
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			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center">6</p>
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			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify"><strong>Gaming</strong></p>
			</td>
			<td>
			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"> </p>
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			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Game Console Connecting to the Internet</p>
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			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center">3</p>
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			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Online Multiplayer</p>
			</td>
			<td>
			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center">4</p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Source from fcc.gov</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">From the rough guideline of the FCC, you can give your best judgment as well as choosing a suitable broadband service. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">However, if you live in the US, is your Internet service quality good enough? </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Is it possible to switch to an upper Internet plan? </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Move to the next part to find the answer! </p>

<h2 dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify" id="tag-121"><strong>The average Internet speed in US in 2022</strong></h2>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">The amount of data and information that may be carried over the Internet on a single connection is referred to as Internet speed. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Internet speed is crucial because it impacts what people can and cannot do on the Internet. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">The US experiences considerable increases in average Internet speed each year as US telecommunications companies work tirelessly to create better networks. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Rural states, on average, have slower Internet speeds, but more densely populated regions have better Internet connections.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify"><img alt="Internet speed in the US has been increasing" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/Average-download-and-upload-speed-in-US_2.jpg" style="display:block; height:360px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Internet speed in the US has been increasing</em></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Many studies show that there is a big improvement in Internet service in the US.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">In 2022, the US gained an average Internet speed of 119.03 Mbps which increased by 19.86% compared to the last year, which is only 99.3 Mbps. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Moreover, the US Internet service also has been growing for the last 4 years.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">This trend reflects an increase in demand for high speeds as Americans spend more time online for work, education, healthcare, and other purposes.</p>

<h2 dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify" id="tag-135"><strong>The upload and download speeds by states in US states</strong></h2>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Now, let’s see what the upload and download speeds in different US states are.</p>

<h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify" id="tag-138">States with the fastest Internet speed</h3>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Here are the top 5 fastest Internet-speed states: </p>

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			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><strong>Fastest states</strong></p>
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			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><strong>Average Internet speed</strong></p>
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			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Maryland</p>
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			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center">65.02 Mbps</p>
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			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">New Jersey</p>
			</td>
			<td>
			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center">59.58 Mbps</p>
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			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Delaware</p>
			</td>
			<td>
			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center">59.08 Mbps</p>
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			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Rhode Island</p>
			</td>
			<td>
			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center">56.77 Mbps</p>
			</td>
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<td>
			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Virginia</p>
			</td>
			<td>
			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center">55.98 Mbps</p>
			</td>
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<p style="text-align:justify"> </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Data:</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify"><a href="https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/average-internet-speed-by-state" rel="Nofollow" target="_blank">https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/average-Internet-speed-by-state</a> </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">As you can see, Maryland is the state with the fastest average Internet speed with 65.02 Mbps. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Its high Internet speeds make it perfect for tech companies, multi-person streaming, and gaming.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">New Jersey (59.58 Mbps), Delaware (59.08 Mbps), Rhode Island (56.77 Mbps), and Virginia are the next four quickest states (55.98 Mbps).</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">The East Coast is home to these five fastest average Internet speeds. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">These states may provide better start-up conditions for businesses than Silicon Valley due to lower living costs and faster Internet speeds.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify"><img alt="" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/Average-download-and-upload-speed-in-US_3.jpg" style="display:block; height:435px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"> Maryland is the fastest-Internet speed state</p>

<h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify" id="tag-186"><strong>States with the slowest Internet speed</strong></h3>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">In contrast to the states with the fastest Internet speed, here are the top 5 slowest Internet-speed states:</p>

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			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><strong>Slowest states</strong></p>
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			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><strong>Average Internet speed</strong></p>
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			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Alaska</p>
			</td>
			<td>
			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center">17.03 Mbps</p>
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			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Mississippi</p>
			</td>
			<td>
			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center">24.77 Mbps</p>
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			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Idaho</p>
			</td>
			<td>
			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center">25.30 Mbps</p>
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			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Montana</p>
			</td>
			<td>
			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center">25.70 Mbps</p>
			</td>
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			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Maine</p>
			</td>
			<td>
			<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center">26.05 Mbps</p>
			</td>
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<p style="text-align:justify"> </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Data:</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify"><a href="https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/average-internet-speed-by-state" rel="Nofollow" target="_blank">https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/average-Internet-speed-by-state</a> </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">The average Internet speed in Alaska is 17.03 Mbps. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Speeds less than 20 Mbps need longer download times and are only suitable for single-user streaming. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Mississippi (24.77 Mbps), Idaho (25.30), Montana (25.70), and Maine follow Alaska as the states with the slowest Internet speeds in the US (26.05). </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify"><img alt="Alaska has the lowest average Internet speed in the US" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/Average-download-and-upload-speed-in-US_4.jpg" style="display:block; height:412px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Alaska has the lowest average Internet speed in the US</em></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">These states are fine for a few people to keep connected, but they are not suitable for businesses or professional players.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">The states with the slowest speeds are generally rural with low population density, highlighting US's digital divide in the most distant portions. </p>

<h2 dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify" id="tag-236"><strong>Optimize your Internet speed with some tips below</strong></h2>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">What is a good download speed? </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">It depends on which type of your online activities as well as the number of gadgets connecting to your network, along with many other factors. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">However, it’s still lucky because your average download and upload speed satisfy the minimum Internet speed defined by the FCC.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Normally, if upload speed is faster than download or you realize your Internet network is slow suddenly, there may be something wrong with your network. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Try out some tips to optimize your connection as fast as possible:</p>

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<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Restart a router/modem</p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">A hard reset allows your modem and router to temporarily resolve any issues that are causing them to slow down.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify"><img alt="Restart your router" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/Average-download-and-upload-speed-in-US_5.jpg" style="display:block; height:360px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Restart your router</em></p>

<ul>
<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">A data cap</p>
	</li>
</ul>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Check to see if your service provider has a data cap. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">If this is the case, your ISP may have slowed your connection to compensate for it.</p>

<ul>
<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Updates are required: A software update may be required for your equipment. </p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">In most situations, all you need to do is connect your router to a computer via Ethernet and visit the manufacturer's website to install updates.</p>

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<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Turn off unused devices</p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">When you don’t use these devices, they still work and consume your bandwidth slowing down your Internet speed. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Thus, kick off everything, and change to a strong WiFi password to get faster speed. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify"><img alt="Turn off unnecessary devices" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/Average-download-and-upload-speed-in-US_6.jpg" style="display:block; height:443px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Turn off unnecessary devices</em></p>

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<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Clear cache</p>
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</ul>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Data accumulation might be a dead weight for your connection to pull. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Clear the browser history and cache on computers that connect to your WiFi if you haven't done so in a while.</p>

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<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Call your ISP if the necessary</p>
	</li>
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<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Sometimes slow Internet speed is just slow Internet speed.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">So, call your ISP and upgrade your Internet plan. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">See also: <em><strong>What type of Internet connection do you have when upload speed differs from download speed?</strong></em></p>
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