Why do downloads say we’re running at around 900mbps but on the download tracker you see changes of 50mbps?

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Why do downloads say we’re running at around 900mbps but on the download tracker you see changes of 50mbps?

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What?

I’m assuming you’re conflating terms here.

Download speeds are measured in megabits per second, what your downloading is likely measuring in megabytes per second.

They’re two different units. There are 8 bits in a byte so that’s likely the difference you’re seeing

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