Basic activities like email, browsing, internet radio, VoIP phone service, and low resolution videos. Only 1 or 2 users on the network with 2 to 3 connected devices.
10 Mbps or better
All the basic activities plus one high demand application, like: streaming HD video, video conferencing, or online games. Up to 3 users on the network with 4 to 6 connected devices.
25 Mbps or better
All the basic and moderate activities, plus the need to handle multiple high demand applications at the same time like: 4K video, online games and video conferencing. Also needed if you have more than 4 users and more than 6 connected devices.
100 Mbps or better
Here’s a list of common online activities and an estimate for the amount of download speed or Megabits per second (Mbps) required for adequate performance:
| Activity | Mbps |
|---|---|
| General Web Browsing & Email | 1 |
| Streaming Online Audio like Pandora or Spotify | Less than 0.5 |
| VoIP Phone Service | Less than 0.5 |
| Remote Learning & Online School | 5 to 25 |
| Telecommuting | 5 to 25 |
| Downloading Files; Large File | 10 |
| Social Media | 1 |
| Streaming Standard Definition Video | 3 to 4 |
| Streaming High Definition Video | 5 to 8 |
| Streaming 4K Video | 25 |
| Video Teleconferencing | 6 |
| Game Console Connected to the Internet | 3-5 |
* Information provided by FCC Consumer Broadband Guides