I see it as upload is for creation and download is for consumption.
Nowadays, I see it as upload is for Zoom, download is for everything. It used to be basically okay to have slow upload speeds, but in an era when everything from kindergarten to the workplace requires video conferencing, good upload speeds are more important.
Even at gigabit Xfinity service, when both my kids were on remote school video chats, and I was trying to do a work meeting, my work meeting was definitely struggling. Thankfully, 3-4 months ago I was able to get symmetric gigabit provided by the city, and that problem has been entirely resolved.
I wouldn’t think kindergarten will still be on zoom when this legal change starts to have a measurable impact. Nor do I think many poor households even in the midst of the pandemic have someone working over zoom. So is the point of this legal change to ensure well paid employees can reap all the benefits of remote living but not have to bear all the costs?
Your forgetting medical virtual visits, which can allow people in rural areas (and people without reliable transportation) the ability to have conversations with their doctors. No more driving to the city, just to go over the lab results for the bloodwork you did 2 days ago.
Not to mention, virtual visits with other groups that help the poor, such as apply for assistance.
Nowadays, I see it as upload is for Zoom, download is for everything. It used to be basically okay to have slow upload speeds, but in an era when everything from kindergarten to the workplace requires video conferencing, good upload speeds are more important.