The broadband speed needed depends on activities and number of users/devices. For streaming, minimum speeds vary by definition quality: about 3 Mbps for SD, 5 Mbps for HD, and 25 Mbps for UHD streaming. For smooth usage with multiple devices and users, it's recommended to have broadband speeds at least double the sum of needed speeds. For example, for a household streaming 4K video and doing video calls simultaneously, 50-100 Mbps or more is suggested. General browsing and social media use requires lower speeds (3-10 Mbps). Specifically:
- SD video streaming: ~3 Mbps minimum
- HD streaming: ~5-10 Mbps minimum
- 4K streaming: ~25 Mbps minimum (recommend 50-100 Mbps)
- Video calls: 3-25 Mbps depending on quality and number of users
- Online gaming: ~25 Mbps recommended
- Music streaming: under 1 Mbps
For most modern households with multiple devices streaming, gaming, and video conferencing, broadband speeds of 100 Mbps or higher provide comfortable performance. For light internet use by one person, 15-30 Mbps may be sufficient.
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