1.5Mbps equates to about 188Kb/s 
Errrr!
188KB/s. Or arguably 188kB/s.
You confuse the issue by getting it wrong. Neither is the "about" appropriate. "Exactly" is the only word, given that rounded figures are being used.
Just because the OP used the wrong capitalisation that doesn't excuse you.
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