What are upload and download speeds?

Support Fiber Internet What are upload and download speeds?

Upload speeds are how fast your computer sends data to the internet. Faster upload speeds allow for uninterrupted streaming, crystal clear audio, buffer-free video chat and ultra-responsive gameplay. Conversely, download speeds are how fast your computer receives information from the internet.

Faster download speeds let you load a movie, surf the web, refresh your social media feed and receive large files in seconds. Lumos Fiber Internet provides upload speeds that are just as fast as your download speeds.

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