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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

YouTube          2 Mbps    6 Mbps               15 Mbps