* Fixed access networks Fixed access network traffic does not only include devices such as a laptop or desktop computer but also game consoles, settop boxes, smart TVs, tablets, and mobile devices being used within the home.
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Fixed internet applications: share of upstream traffic in North America 2016
This statistic illustrates the most popular internet applications in North America in March 2016, sorted by peak period upstream traffic from fixed line connections. During the survey period, BitTorrent accounted for percent of peak upstream traffic in North America. The ten most popular applications accounted for percent of peak period upstream traffic.
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Applause. (June 23, 2016). Leading internet applications in North America in March 2016, by share of peak period upstream traffic [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 21, 2026, from /statistics/222335/largest-fixed-access-internet-services-by-upstream-volume/
Applause. "Leading internet applications in North America in March 2016, by share of peak period upstream traffic." Chart. June 23, 2016. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 21, 2026. /statistics/222335/largest-fixed-access-internet-services-by-upstream-volume/
Applause. (2016). Leading internet applications in North America in March 2016, by share of peak period upstream traffic. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 21, 2026. /statistics/222335/largest-fixed-access-internet-services-by-upstream-volume/
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Leading internet applications in North America in March 2016, by share of peak period upstream traffic [Graph], Applause, June 23, 2016. [Online]. Available: /statistics/222335/largest-fixed-access-internet-services-by-upstream-volume/