What internet speed do I need?

Consider your online activities and how many people and devices are connected at the same time. 

Internet speed made easy 

Internet speed is expressed in terms of Mbps (megabits per second). This is used to measure your bandwidth—the amount of data that can be transferred every second you are online.

• Downloading: Download speed (transferring data from a server to you) is important for downloading files, loading websites, watching videos, or streaming music, for example.
• Uploading: Upload speed (transferring your data to a server) is important for sending emails, transmitting files, making live video calls, or playing video games, for example.

The more people doing high-bandwidth activities simultaneously on a given network, the lower the Internet speed available for each connected device. The amount of megabits per second (Mbps) needed depends on how you use the Internet and how many people and devices are connected simultaneously in your home.

Ask yourself these questions when choosing your Internet speed: 

• What do you use the Internet for?  If you often watch movies and stream 4K content, download big files, take part in video conferences, or play online video games, you need more speed than others using the Internet primarily to check their email, browse online, access social networks, or listen to music. This is especially true if several of you are doing these things on several different devices at the same time.
• How many people use the Internet at the same time?  Do a quick calculation, averaging 25 Mbps per person to cover the basic needs of each member of your household. A family of four can get by with 100 Internet for basic use, or opt for 400 Internet if the entire family is often connected at the same time, if you require more bandwidth for your online activities, or if your number of connected devices increases, as a result of home automation equipment, for example.
• How many connected devices are running simultaneously?Count the number of connected devices and smart objects in your home, including phones, tablets, computers, printers, watches, fitness trackers, TVs, IPTV terminals, wireless speakers, video game consoles, voice-activated speakers, cameras, locks, lights, thermostats, outlets, switches, etc. These devices may not consume a lot of bandwidth individually, but the more you use simultaneously, the higher the Internet speed you need.

Select the best Unlimited Internet speed for you based on your answers.  Your internet speed options include: 

1) GIGA Internet 

Download speed up to 940 Mbps
Upload speed up to 50 Mbps
No longer having to worry about Internet speed, the number of people and devices connected at the same time, the type of activities performed simultaneously, or the home automation equipment capacity for your smart home.

2) Speed400 Internet 

Download speed up to 400 Mbps
Upload speed up to 50 Mbps
Simultaneously connect multiple devices for various uses
Stream audio and video content
Perform multiple simultaneous downloads
Play multiplayer video games

3) Speed100 Internet 

Download speed up to 100 Mbps
Upload speed up to 30 Mbps
Stream 4K content across multiple screens
Play video games online
Quickly download and share large files
Work collaboratively online

The Speed100 Internet package is recommended for individuals who are going to be working remotely (work from home) using internet for activities such as video conferencing, using email and workplace messaging or chat applications, web browsing and file sharing.  

4) Speed30 Internet 

Download speed up to 30 Mbps
Upload speed up to 10 Mbps
Use the Internet for recreational activities and browse the web
Stream music and videos
Download standard files
Send or receive emails