[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Connectivity

download speed

How fast data can be received over a network connection.

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

Download speed is the rate at which data arrives from a network, measured in Mbps. It is usually quoted separately from upload speed.

See network speed.

Where download speed Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is download speed?

How fast data can be received over a network connection.

What terms are related to download speed?

Related Connectivity terms include signal strength, network speed.

Related Technical Terms

signal strength
How powerful a received wireless signal is, shown in bars or dBm. Connectivity
network speed
The data rate a network connection delivers to a device. Connectivity
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