===== Upload Speed =====
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**Upload Speed** refers to how many megabits of data per second you can send information from your computer to another device or [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:s:server|server]] on the [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:i:internet|internet]]. While downloading information is more common, some online activities need data to travel in the opposite direction. Sending emails, playing live tournament-style video games and video calling a friend require fast upload speeds for you to send data to someone else’s server.

Source: [[https://www.allconnect.com/blog/difference-between-download-upload-internet-speeds ]]