How Much Internet Speed Do You Need?

What’s all the fuss about internet bandwidth? How much is enough? How does it affect you?

Just think about all the electronic devices used in your home or business – computer(s), tablets, cell phones, smart TVs, FireTV, Chromecast, Blueray/ DVR, baby monitors, cameras, security system, AC/heating thermostat(s), medical appliances. phones (VOIP).

As you know, the more bandwidth you have… the better the experience. Streaming movies and Youtube won’t stall. Downloads won’t fail as often. Internet connections are less likely to be interrupted.

The amount of the bandwidth to purchase for your home or business should be the most you can afford for the number of devices in use.

Listed below shows you an example of the bandwidth and an example of the associated stream size.

Stream Bandwidth

Bit rate

Kilobytes = 1000 bits

Megabytes = 1000 kilobytes

Gigabytes = 1000 megabytes

Examples of Stream Size

String or dial up

Pencil or DSL

Garden Hose or Cable

Drain Pipe or Fiber

Here is how to calculate how much bandwidth you need.

DSL 6 mbps divided by the number of devices (“5” example) = 1.25 mbps per device
Cable 50 mbps divided by the number of devices (“5” example) = 10 mbps per device
Fiber 1GB divided by the number of devices (“5” example) = 200 mbps per device

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How Much Internet Speed Do You Need?

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