The data rate of your internet connection is measured in bits per second (bps). As data rates increase, it’s easier for providers and equipment manufacturers to express speeds by the thousands.
- Kilobit – 1 kilobit is equal to 1,000 bits per second (Kbps)
- Megabit – 1 megabit is equal to 1,000 Kbps or 1,000,000 bits per second (Mbps)
- Gigabit – 1 gigabit is equal to 1,000 Mbps, 1,000,000 Kbps or 1 billion bits per second (Gbps)