What broadband speed do I need?
Find the speed your household needs, based on what everyone does online at the busiest time of day.
Recommended speed80 Mbps
What to look forFibre (up to ~80 Mbps)
Peak use48 Mbps
Includes 50% headroom for Wi-Fi losses and busy evenings. For gaming and video calls, a stable connection (low ping) matters as much as speed.
Speed needs at a glance
HD streaming needs about 5 Mbps per stream, 4K about 25 Mbps, and a video call about 3 Mbps. What matters is how much happens at the same time, usually in the evening.
Speeds are shared over Wi-Fi, so it is worth leaving headroom: the calculator adds 50%.
Frequently asked questions
Is full fibre worth it?
If several people stream in 4K or download large games, yes. Full fibre is also more reliable at peak times than part-fibre broadband over copper lines.