What is a good internet speed?

A “good” internet speed depends on what you do online and how many people share your connection. Below is a simple, realistic guide in plain English.

Quick ranges (easy guide)

• 0–10 Mbps: very limited. Browsing is OK; streaming and calls may struggle.
• 10–25 Mbps: light use. One HD stream or a basic video call.
• 25–75 Mbps: good for small homes. A few devices at once.
• 75–200 Mbps: great for families. Multiple streams + gaming + calls.
• 200+ Mbps: excellent for busy homes, 4K, big downloads.

Want to check your real speed now? Use our internet speed test.

Good speeds for common activities

• Web & social: 1–5 Mbps per active user
• HD streaming: 5–10 Mbps per stream
• 4K streaming: 20–25 Mbps per stream
• Video calls: 3–5 Mbps per HD call (more for group calls)
• Gaming: speed matters less than ping + jitter

Why fast internet can still feel bad

If your Wi-Fi is unstable (high jitter), you may see lag in games and glitches in calls even with a high Mbps number. That’s why we also measure ping and jitter.

Try our Wi-Fi stability test to see if your connection is steady.