If you look at internet ads from 2010, they all screamed about "Download Speed." Start movies instantly! Download songs in seconds! But the internet has changed. We are no longer just consumers of content; we are creators and broadcasters.
The Asymmetrical Trap
Most traditional ISPs (DSL and Cable) are "Asymmetrical." They might give you 100 Mbps to pull data from the internet (Download), but only 5-10 Mbps to send data back (Upload).
This works fine for Netflix. But it fails miserably for modern life.
Where Upload Speed Matters
1. Video Conferencing (Zoom, Teams, Meet):
When you are on a call, you are essentially "live streaming" your camera feed to everyone else. If your
upload speed is low, your colleagues see a blurry, pixelated mess, or your audio cuts out. You need at least
5-10 Mbps of stable upload for high-definition calls.
2. Cloud Backups (Google Photos, iCloud, Drive):
Your phone tries to back up your 4K videos and photos every night. On a slow 5 Mbps upload line, a 2GB video
can take an hour to upload, choking your connection for everyone else. With 100 Mbps upload, it takes
seconds.
3. Gaming & Streaming:
If you want to stream your gameplay on Twitch or YouTube, you need a high upload bitrate to send clear
1080p/60fps video to the server. Anything less than 20 Mbps upload makes professional streaming impossible.
The Sky Digital Advantage
Sky Digital offers Symmetrical Fiber. This means if you buy our 100 Mbps plan, you get 100 Mbps Download AND 100 Mbps Upload. It's the gold standard for connectivity in 2026.