What is a good broadband speed for my home?

A good broadband speed is one that handles your busiest evening, not your quietest morning. It depends on how many people and devices are online at the same time. For most Irish households, somewhere between 100Mb and 500Mb covers it.

STREAMING

One HD stream needs about 5Mb. One 4K stream needs about 25Mb. Add everyone else in the house and it climbs quickly.

• One or two people streaming in HD: 50 to 100Mb
• Several people streaming at once: 100 to 250Mb
• Multiple 4K streams plus gaming and video calls: 300 to 500Mb

More detail in [http://Broadband Speed for Streaming]Broadband Speed for Streaming

GAMING

Speed matters, but ping, Wi-Fi quality and a stable connection often matter more.

• One gamer, light household use: 50 to 100Mb
• Gaming alongside streaming or remote work: around 300Mb
• Two gamers or a busy household: around 500Mb
• Several heavy users and constant downloads: 1Gb

More detail in Broadband Speed for Gaming

WORKING FROM HOME

A video call needs very little. A one-to-one call uses about 1.2Mb each way. The extra speed is for everything else happening on your connection.

• One person, email and video calls: 50 to 100Mb
• One remote worker in a busy household: 100 to 300Mb
• Two people working from home: 300 to 500Mb
• Several remote workers, big uploads, heavy use: 500Mb to 1Gb

More detail in Broadband Speed for Working from Home

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