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What FibreStream Internet speed is right for me?
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by FibreStream
The speed of your internet connection is important, and what you get depends on where you live ‒ and what Internet Service Provider you use.
According to research by Cable, the countries with the fastest Internet are Taiwan, Singapore, Jersey and Sweden. In North America, the United States has the fastest broadband in the North American region with an average speed of 32.89 Mbps.
FibreStream offers the fastest Internet package in Canada (FIBRE5000 - 5000 Mbps). Our basic Internet package offers 100 Mbps download and upload.
What Internet speed do I need?
The speed you require will depend on the number of devices connected and how those devices are using your internet connection. Here are some helpful examples:
- A Skype call requires 2 Mbps.
- Email, audio streaming, Internet browsing requires 3 Mbps.
- Streaming SD video (480p) requires 3 Mbps.
- Streaming HD video (1080p) requires 5 Mbps.
- Streaming Ultra HD video (4K) requires 25 Mbps.
The speed of your internet connection will make the most difference in your file transfers (P2P, torrents, etc).This applies to any large download or upload, for example:
- Downloading a full game from Steam, Origin or Epic or while using a console.
- Uploading a picture album to Facebook.
- Download a full season of a TV show.
- Downloading music from Itunes.
In the case of frequent downloading and uploading, we would recommend a higher tiered package like FIBRE500.
What Internet speed do I need for Netflix?
Netflix recommends the following:
- 0.5 Megabits per second - Required broadband connection speed
- 1.5 Megabits per second - Recommended broadband connection speed
- 3.0 Megabits per second - Recommended for SD quality
- 5.0 Megabits per second - Recommended for HD quality
- 25 Megabits per second - Recommended for Ultra HD quality
Our basic Internet plan (FIBRE50) provides more than enough speed for Ultra HD quality.
What Internet speed do I need for Internet Protocol Television (IPTV)?
IPTV speed requirements are similar to the Netflix speed recommendations. These are examples of speeds required for IPTV, depending on what you’re streaming:
- Streaming SD video (480p) requires 3 Mbps.
- Streaming HD video (1080p) requires 5 Mbps.
- Streaming Ultra HD video (4K) requires 25 Mbps.
Your IPTV provider may have more specific information on Internet connection requirements for their product.
