Google Drive Upload Speeds Severely Throttled Despite Fast Connection
Users with fast Wi-Fi and internet connections report that Google Drive uploads remain very slow, contradicting the available bandwidth. The discrepancy suggests server-side throttling or client-side bottlenecks that Google controls.
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