Google Drive file upload and download is too slow
Users report Google Drive significantly lags behind other cloud storage providers for upload, download, and offline-sync speeds. This is particularly painful for mobile users on slower connections. The problem is widely felt but likely limited by Google's infrastructure choices.
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