The Upload: Breaking Down Internet Speed Needs

As Americans continue to consume more data than usual at home, you may be thinking: what internet speeds do I really need? We break it down for you in our April version of The Upload.

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WHAT WE’RE READING

• Coronavirus Further Breaks The Telecom Bundle
• Long-Term Outlook For Rentals Bright, With Class B Winning
• Property Owners Have Responsibility To Provide Fast Internet Options For Tenants
• “Did They Help?” How Brands and Celebrities Are Responding To COVID-19
• NFL Delay Likely To Accelerate Cord Cutting

BRACING FOR IMPACT: WEBINAR WITH OUR REAL ESTATE PARTNERS

Join us and executives from Bozzuto, GID, and Rose Associates on April 30th at 2pm EST for a webinar that addresses head-on how top real estate owners and operators are driving results during uncertain times. We’ll cover everything from short- vs long-term strategies, larger vs smaller portfolios, and planning for the future. RSVP at this link to join!

BECAUSE YOU ASKED: WHAT SPEEDS DO YOU REALLY NEED?

Megabits per second (Mbps) is the standard measure of internet bandwidth, which consists of both download and upload speeds. Your download capacity is used for activities like streaming video, while your upload capacity is used for work-from-home applications like videoconferencing and file sharing. Symmetric upload and download speeds are crucial for an optimal internet experience. In terms of speeds, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has defined 25 mbps download and 3 mbps upload as the minimum requirement for internet access to be considered broadband. In other words, unless you’re streaming Tiger King simultaneously on 100 different devices, you won’t need anywhere close to 1 gigabit.

STARRY EMPLOYEES GIVE BACK

Members of our product design team collaborated with local designers, engineers, and makers to produce COVID-19 personal protective equipment that can easily be 3D-printed and assembled for medical professionals and first responders. Over 100 face shields have gone to the NYP Brooklyn Methodist Hospital in NYC.

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