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#160072 22-Dec-2014 16:05

Is there a significant difference on everyday use (youtube/browsing/occasional streaming..etc) between 100 and 200Mbs download? Usually it is a $20/month difference.

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#1202176 22-Dec-2014 16:16

I have a 6Mbp/s connection over ADSL and can do all that

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#1202188 22-Dec-2014 16:26

I have a 200/200 UFB and No for the vast majority of things there is no difference.

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#1202194 22-Dec-2014 16:35

MOAR SPEED

As John says what you describe wont even be maxing out 100

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#1202207 22-Dec-2014 16:51

No.

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#1202218 22-Dec-2014 17:06

No.

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#1202220 22-Dec-2014 17:08

The lowest available UFB plan should be suffice for average household use.

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#1202257 22-Dec-2014 17:49

http://www.geekzone.co.nz/forums.asp?forumid=49&topicid=160026

pretty much exactly the same question

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#1202272 22-Dec-2014 18:20

It would make patches for games, and purchased cames come down faster etc.

Right now I would be happy with any UFB to replace my VDSL with. Except maybe the cheapeest plan.

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