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File Size Example Time To Download
Extremely Large File
1 GB
(1,024 MB)
High-quality movie download 75mins @ 2 Mbps
19mins @ 8 Mbps
8mins @ 20Mbps
Large File
0.5 GB
(512 MB)
Movie download; game demo 37mins @ 2 Mbps
9mins @ 8 Mbps
4mins @ 20 Mbps
Large File
200 MB
45 minutes of TV from BBC iPlayer;
large operating system update
15mins @ 2 Mbps
4mins @ 8 Mbps
2mins @ 20Mbps
Medium File
100 MB
High-quality MP3 audio CD download;
2 minute HD (720p) movie trailer
8mins @ 2 Mbps
2mins @ 8 Mbps
1min @ 20Mbps
Medium File
50 MB
MP3 audio CD download 4mins @ 2 Mbps
1min @ 8 Mbps
30secs @ 20 Mbps
Small File
20 MB
Standard quality movie trailer 2mins @ 2 Mbps
30secs @ 8 Mbps
15secs @ 20 Mbps
Small File
10 MB
A 30 second video clip 1min @ 2 Mbps
15secs @ 8 Mbps
8secs @ 20 Mbps
Extra Small File
5 MB
A high quality 5 minute MP3 music file 30secs @ 2 Mbps
10secs @ 8 Mbps
4secs @ 20 Mbps

 Speeds can also be checked at www.broadbandspeedchecker.co.uk

MB = Megabyte; GB = Gigabyte

Please note that a broadband connection will have a speed in the range of 0.5 to 20 Mbps (megabits per second) and there are 8 bits in a Byte.

These files are made of random data, and although listed as zip files, will appear to be corrupt if you try and open them.