It depends on how many people are in your home and what everyone's doing online. Here's a simple way to think about it:
- Light use (browsing, email, social media): 25 Mbps is plenty
- Streaming in HD: 5–10 Mbps per screen
- Streaming in 4K: At least 25 Mbps per screen
- Online gaming: 25 Mbps or more for the best experience
- Video calls for work: At least 2.5 Mbps upload and download
- Multiple people doing all of the above at once: 500 Mbps or more is ideal
A good rule of thumb: add up the activities happening at your busiest time of day, and make sure your plan can cover all of them at once. Don't just think about what you do most — think about what everyone in your home is doing at the same time on a typical evening.
Fybe's 500 Mbps plan is a great fit for most households. If you've got a busy home with heavy users, the 5Gig plan makes sure nobody has to slow down so someone else can speed up. Not sure which plan is right for you? Give us a call at (888) 461-7549 and we'll help you figure it out.