Do Multiple Users Using the Internet Affect Speed?

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asked Oct 17, 2017 in Internet by Mr Extinct (280 points)
Do Multiple Users Using the Internet Affect Speed?

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answered Oct 18, 2017 by Minty (132,850 points)
Yes too many users on the internet at the same time in your location can lower your internet speed.

Even DSL has this effect. Even though DSL is considered a dedicated internet line unlike cable internet you still eventually share one big line that leads further out to the internet from your DSLAM in the telephone central office.

When too many people get online it makes it harder for website traffic to get through fast enough just like on a highway.

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