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How Much Speed Do I Need?
A Good Rule of Thumb!
The average person needs about 100 Mbps of download speed to easily cover streaming, gaming, and internet browsing all at the same time.
For many people online these days, the internet speed you need completely depends on what you do on the internet and how many people access it at the same time.
So while 100 Mbps is a good download speed for you, you may need 250 Mbps download speeds or even faster if you share your Wi-Fi with other users. Especially if you want the smoothest, highest-quality experience possible while streaming, gaming, or working from home.
What can you do with different internet speeds?
The need for internet speed is changing rapidly. As providers upgrade to offer faster speeds, developers improve their products to take advantage. What might be a good speed today, may not be tomorrow. Don’t forget, many of us once thought we were doing well on our 56k modem! Here’s a quick look at what you can do with various speeds and bandwidth commonly offered by internet service providers (ISPs).
| Internet Speed | Number of Users | Activities |
|---|---|---|
|
100 Mbps |
1-2 |
Casual web browsing, heavy text-based social media, light video-based social media, streaming HD video on 1–3 devices, making video calls, light gaming. |
|
250 Mbps |
3-4 |
Streaming 4K video on 2–3 devices, online multiplayer gaming, making video calls on 3 or more devices, operating 3–5 smart-home products. |
|
500 Mbps |
5-6 |
Streaming HD or 4K video on 4–5 devices, posting video content regularly to social media, operating 6–8 smart-home products. |
|
1000 Mbps |
7+ |
Streaming HD or 4K video on 5 or more devices, hosting a livestream, VR gaming, operating 9 or more smart-home products. |
The more people using your internet, the more speed, or Mbps, you need to keep everyone happy. Don’t just count how many people in your house use the internet, also include your frequent friends.
Do you have Wi-Fi enabled appliances? A security system? Cameras? All of these are using your internet as well.
The GigaSpire Blast u6.1
Taking WiFi Performance and Control To The Next Level
The GigaSpire is a next-generation WiFi system. Leveraging the latest advancements in WiFi technology, including WiFi 6 (also known as the 802.11ax WiFi standard), it combines blazing-fast speeds with whole-home coverage to give you an unrivaled online experience. Whether you’re streaming HD video on multiple devices simultaneously, uploading a big presentation for work, or gaming online with friends, the GigaSpire has got you covered.
Blazing Speeds And Whole-Home Coverage
With Gigabit WiFi speeds, the GigaSpire provides more than enough bandwidth for everyone in your household. And no matter how many devices are connected at the same time, everyone enjoys the same outstanding WiFi performance. Based on WiFi 6, the GigaSpire provides a 2,500′ range, higher efficiency, and is less affected by interference from other nearby WiFi gateways. The GigaSpire BLAST u6.1 has four Gigabit Ethernet ports so you can also connect a variety of wired multimedia devices for rapid data sharing across your network.
GigaSpire BLAST u6.1
Delivering amazing Wi-Fi coverage, with support for hard-wired connectivity
The GigaSpire BLAST u6.1 is a new generation, ‘Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6™’ EDGE System that integrates the latest and greatest ‘Wi-Fi 6’ technology (802.11ax).
Product attributes
- 6×6 Wi-Fi 6 antenna array, with 4×4 @ 5 GHz and 2×2 @ 2.4 GHz
- 4 x GigE LAN ports
- 1 x GigE WAN port
- 2 x POTS ports
- 1 x USB 3.0 (Type A)
- Enhanced physically unclonable function (PuF) security
GigaSpire BLAST u4/u4m
It’s Small, Stylish and Packs a Punch
The GigaSpire BLAST u4/u4m “Plug & Play” with intelligent mesh. The latest intelligent mesh technology extends amazing WiFi to the hard to reach corners of any residence.
Product attributes
- 4×4 Wi-Fi 6 antenna array, with 2×2 @ 5 GHz and 2×2 @ 2.4 GHz
- 2 x GigE LAN ports
- 1 x GigE WAN port
- 1 x USB 3.0 (Type A)
- Enhanced physically unclonable function (PuF) security