What is a good internet speed?
| Number of People | Basic Browsing & Email | Streaming Music | Streaming Standard Definition Video | Streaming High Definition Video | Online Gaming | Streaming 4K Video | Multiple Devices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | 25 Mbps | 25 Mbps | 25 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 25 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 100 Mbps |
| 3-4 | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 100 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 100 Mbps | 200 Mbps |
| 5-7 | 100 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 100 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 100 Mbps | 200 Mbps |
| 8+ | 100 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 100 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 100 Mbps | 200 Mbps |
Internet Speed Recommendations
| Activity | 1 User | Up to 4 Users |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Web Use | 1Mbps | 4Mbps |
| Streaming Music | .5Mbps | 2Mbps |
| Streaming Standard Video | 4Mbps | 16Mbps |
| Streaming HD Video | 8Mbps | 32Mbps |
| Streaming 4K Video | 25Mbps | 100Mbps |
| Standard Video Call | 1Mbps | 4Mbps |
| Online Gaming | 4Mbps |
16Mbps |
| Virtual Reality - Low Res | 25Mbps | 100Mbps |
| Virtual Reality - HD | 100Mbps | 400Mbps |
| Virtual Reality - 360 Retina | 600Mbps | 2.4Gbps |
| Augmented Reality - Low Res | 25Mbps | 100Mbps |
| Augmented Reality - HD | 100Mbps | 400Mbps |
| Augmented Reality - 360 Retina | 1Gbps | 4Gbps |
Internet Providers by Provinces and Territories
- Internet in Alberta
- Internet in British Columbia
- Internet in Manitoba
- Internet in New Brunswick
- Internet in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Internet in Northwest Territories
- Internet in Nova Scotia
- Internet in Nunavut
- Internet in Ontario
- Internet in Prince Edward Island
- Internet in Quebec
- Internet in Saskatchewan
- Internet in Yukon Territory
