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Thread #163693 Message #3908085
Posted By: Kenny B (inactive)
26-Feb-18 - 09:32 AM
Thread Name: Tech: What use is 1Mb-4Mb broadband UK ???
Subject: RE: Tech: What use is 1Mb-4Mb broadband UK ???
Skype According to Google High-definition video calling requires an upload and download speed of at least 1.2 megabits per second. For a group video call, Skype requires a minimum download speed of 512Kbps and a minimum upload speed of 128Kbps. If you add more people to the video call, the download speed requirements increase.
Watching movies and streaming TV From ComparetheMarket.com Service Needed for non-HD HD Ultra HD BBC iPlayer 1.5 Mbps 2.8 Mbps Not available
Netflix 3.0 Mbps 5.0 Mbps 25 Mbps
Amazon Prime Instant Video 0.9 Mbps 3.5 Mbps 25 Mbps Now TV 2.5 Mbps 5 Mbps Not available