How fast are you connecting to the internet? Speed matters and patience wins.
In today’s work environment, fast internet is essential for staying productive. From video conferencing to uploading large files, your internet speed directly impacts your efficiency. But how much speed do you really need?
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer since different tasks require different speeds. For example, remote workers on video calls will need more speed than those just checking emails.
As a general guide, 100 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload should be enough for most work-related activities, such as video conferencing, file sharing, and managing multiple devices
Key Speed Benchmarks: What are you attempting to do?
- 2Mbps: Email, browsing, and audio streaming.
- 10 Mbps: HD video calls and uploading files.
- 25 Mbps: 4K video streaming or large file transfers.
The number of devices using the network also matters. If you’re on a team with multiple users, you’ll need more bandwidth to maintain good performance.
Device and Speed Guide:
- 0-5 Mbps: Basic browsing or email on 1 device.
- 5-20 Mbps: HD video calls on 1 device.
- 20-40 Mbps: 4K video or large file transfers on 1-2 devices.
- 40-100 Mbps: Handling multiple devices with HD video calls and large downloads.
Check Your Speed With This Link
To see if your connection is fast enough, run a **Speedtest®** on your computer or phone. Simply connect to the network, hit “GO,” and review your download and upload speeds. NO POP UP BLOCKERS DURNING THIS SCAN. Always review with your boss and IT Department before performing a test such as this. There may be more to the story that they can best assist with.
OPTIMIZE YOUR COMPUTER ALSO
1. Close unused programs and browser tabs
2. Keep your browser up to date
3. Keep your computer up to date (see IT)
4. If work internet is slow, then ask about completing training from another location like home where you aren't competing for limited work bandwidth.