Below are the speeds needed to use various services online. It's important to note that all devices using a connection share the speeds (example: if you have a 6 Mbps connection and two devices are using 3 Mbps each, you have maxed out your connection). If the speeds for the service you're looking to run are not listed here, please reach out to the service directly to inquire about minimum speed requirements. This list is as of November 2020.


 


Minimum Download SpeedMinimum Upload Speed
Skype HD Video Calling1.2 Mbps - 1.5 Mbps1.2 Mbps - 1.5 Mbps
Nintendo Wii U
 Online Gaming
1.5 Mbps1 Mbps
Video Conferencing
 (to one user HD)
1.5 Mbps1.5 Mbps
Skype Video Calling128 Kbps - 300 Kbps128 Kbps - 300 Kbps
Skype Group (5 People)2 Mbps - 4 Mbps128 Kbps - 512 Kbps
Streaming 4K 25 MbpsNA
Streaming SD3 MbpsNA
Xbox One
 Online Gaming
3 Mbps0.5 Mbps
PS4
 Online Gaming
3 Mbps1 Mbps
Nintendo Switch
 Online Gaming
3 Mbps1 Mbps
PC/Mac
 Online Gaming
3-6 Mbps1 Mbps
Skype Calling30 Kbps - 100 Kbps30 Kbps - 100 Kbps
Skype Group (7 People)4 Mbps - 8 Mbps128 Kbps - 512 Kbps
Skype High Quality Video Calling400 Kbps - 500 Kbps400 Kbps - 500 Kbps
Streaming HD5 MbpsNA
Skype Group (3 People) Video512 Kbps - 2 Mbps128 Kbps - 512 Kbps
Video Conferencing
 (Large Group Calls HD)
8 Mbps1.5 Mbps
VoIP calls
0.5 Mbps per line
Facetime
0.5 Mbps
Netflix Minimum Requirement1.5 Mbps
Netflix SD Recommended 3 Mbps 
Netflix HD Recommended5 Mbps
Netflix UHD (4K) Recommended25 Mbps
Crave TV6 Mbps
Cineplex Store5-10 Mbps
Disney+ HD5 Mbps
Disney+ 4K25 Mbps
Amazon Prime SD1 Mbps
Amazon Prime HD5 Mbps