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kilobit
(thousand bits). For technical specifications, it refers to 1,024 bits. In general usage, it typically refers to an even one thousand bits (see kilo). Also Kb, Kbit and K-bit. See space/time.
kilobit [′kil·ə‚bit]
(computer science)
A unit of information content equal to 1024 bits. Abbreviated kbit; Kbit. Symbolized k.
(unit)kilobit - 2^10 = 1024 bits of storage (1 Kb).

Compare kilobits per second.
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The fastest is a Cable (around 1000 kilobits per second) connection followed by DSL (around 300 kilobits per second) and Dial-Up (around 30 kilobits per second), respectively.
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This year's results are significantly better than 2008, when New Hampshire ranked 16th, with download speeds of 43 mbps and uploads of 974 kilobits per second.
Fast lane: N.H. 8th in Internet speed by Kibbe, Cindy / New Hampshire Business Review
Other findings include: * Fifty-six kilobits per second (kbps) service is available to 100% of respondents' customers.
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