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 Speed | Minimum Upload Speed | |
Skype HD Video Calling | 1.2 Mbps - 1.5 Mbps | 1.2 Mbps - 1.5 Mbps |
Nintendo Wii U Online Gaming | 1.5 Mbps | 1 Mbps |
Video Conferencing (to one user HD) | 1.5 Mbps | 1.5 Mbps |
Skype Video Calling | 128 Kbps - 300 Kbps | 128 Kbps - 300 Kbps |
Skype Group (5 People) | 2 Mbps - 4 Mbps | 128 Kbps - 512 Kbps |
Streaming 4K | 25 Mbps | NA |
Streaming SD | 3 Mbps | NA |
Xbox One Online Gaming | 3 Mbps | 0.5 Mbps |
PS4 Online Gaming | 3 Mbps | 1 Mbps |
Nintendo Switch Online Gaming | 3 Mbps | 1 Mbps |
PC/Mac Online Gaming | 3-6 Mbps | 1 Mbps |
Skype Calling | 30 Kbps - 100 Kbps | 30 Kbps - 100 Kbps |
Skype Group (7 People) | 4 Mbps - 8 Mbps | 128 Kbps - 512 Kbps |
Skype High Quality Video Calling | 400 Kbps - 500 Kbps | 400 Kbps - 500 Kbps |
Streaming HD | 5 Mbps | NA |
Skype Group (3 People) Video | 512 Kbps - 2 Mbps | 128 Kbps - 512 Kbps |
Video Conferencing (Large Group Calls HD) | 8 Mbps | 1.5 Mbps |
VoIP calls | 0.5 Mbps per line | |
Facetime | 0.5 Mbps | |
Netflix Minimum Requirement | 1.5 Mbps | |
Netflix SD Recommended | 3 Mbps | |
Netflix HD Recommended | 5 Mbps | |
Netflix UHD (4K) Recommended | 25 Mbps | |
Crave TV | 6 Mbps | |
Cineplex Store | 5-10 Mbps | |
Disney+ HD | 5 Mbps | |
Disney+ 4K | 25 Mbps | |
Amazon Prime SD | 1 Mbps | |
Amazon Prime HD | 5 Mbps |