Calculator · ~2 min
Internet Speed Needs.
How much bandwidth your household actually needs based on usage.
People in household
Baseline per person
2
4K streaming at once
~25 Mbps per stream
1
HD streaming at once
~8 Mbps per stream
1
Online gaming
Low ping > raw speed
0
Video calls at once
HD calls ~10 Mbps
0
Work-from-home devices
VPN + cloud files
1
Smart home devices
Cameras, bulbs, plugs
5
Recommended plan
100
Mbps · usage 63 Mbps · with 30% headroom 82 Mbps
Common plans
25
Mbps
50
Mbps
100
Mbps
200
Mbps
300
Mbps
500
Mbps
1000
Mbps
Estimates use typical per-activity bandwidth. Real-world needs vary by provider and usage.