Networking

How Much Internet Speed Do I Need?

Add up what really runs on your network — streams, video calls, cloud cameras, and devices — for a straight download and upload recommendation.

ActivityDownUpQty

4K video streams25—

HD video streams5—

HD video calls (Zoom/Teams)44

Cloud security cameras—2

General devices (browsing/email)31

75 / 20recommended Mbps (down / up)

53 Mbpspeak download need

13 Mbpspeak upload need

Adds each activity’s typical peak demand plus ~20% headroom. Upload matters most for video calls and cloud cameras — where many plans skimp. If several people work from home, prioritize real upload speed, not just a big download number.