What download speeds do I need?
What broadband speed do I need to stream movies?
Service | Speed you'll need |
---|---|
BBC iPlayer | 2Mbps |
4 On Demand | 2Mbps |
HD | Up to 3Mbps |
Ultra HD | At least 25Mbps |
Netflix Standard Quality | 3Mbps |
Netflix HD Quality | 5Mbps |
Netflix Ultra HD Quality | 25Mbps |
What download speed do I need to stream music?
You’d think that music streaming would need a quick speed to function properly. But did you know that you can actually stream music with as little as a 0.5Mbps speed? If you’re a regular music lover, and you would prefer a completely smooth and loss-free listen, it’s recommended a speed of around 2Mbps.
If you’re a Spotify user and you appreciate the best quality audio experience, you’ll need at least 2Mbps. For Apple Music, you should only need less than 1Mbps.
What broadband speed do I need for gaming?
Gaming platform | Speed you'll need |
---|---|
Xbox Live | 3Mbps |
Playstation 4 | 3Mbps |
Online gaming on a Mac/PC | 3-4Mbps |
Again, this is another online activity that many people think needs the highest speed they can get. However, things such as latency affect gameplay much more as it is a ‘real-time’ function.
So satellite internet is not a great option for gamers. If you’re a serious gamer, talk to our customer service team about purchasing a static IP address! Remember that faster speeds mean a better gaming experience.
What speeds do I need for video calls?
Zoom recommends speeds of 1.5Mbps, so any Airband package offers more than enough speeds for a video call.
For more information read our ‘What broadband speed do you really need?‘ blog post.