{"id":2997,"date":"2019-08-06T14:49:07","date_gmt":"2019-08-06T14:49:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.mymove.com\/?p=2997"},"modified":"2023-01-04T22:26:45","modified_gmt":"2023-01-04T22:26:45","slug":"internet-speed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mymove.com\/internet\/what-internet-speed-do-i-need\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Good Internet Speed? Everything You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Next to the price, internet speed is one of the main decision drivers to consider when shopping for a new internet plan<\/a>. However, unlike price, internet speed can be a bit trickier for some people to decipher. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You might be asking, “What is good internet speed? What is considered fast internet? And most importantly, what internet speed do I actually need?” Don\u2019t worry. We\u2019re here to help you break through all of the internet speed mumbo jumbo so you can make the best decision<\/a> on what\u2019s right for your home.<\/p>\n\n\n

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What is good internet speed?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A good internet speed is around 100 Mbps download speed and 20 Mbps upload. This should satisfy households that are streaming on multiple devices, online gaming, and working from home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The average internet speed in the U.S.<\/a> is currently 189 Mbps download and 23 Mbps upload. The FCC’s minimum definition of broadband is only 25 Mbps download speed and 3 Mbps upload speed, but the FCC recently proposed raising it to 100\/20 Mbps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is fast internet speed?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fast internet<\/a> download speeds are those in the 200+ Mbps range and are often better, especially if you want your internet connection to support multiple devices and users at once without any major service interruptions. Upload speeds of 30 Mbps or higher are generally considered fast because they can easily handle the common upload activities of the average user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What internet speed do I need?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You may still be thinking: How fast does the internet at my new place have to be? Here are some things to consider when thinking about your internet speed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Number of internet users<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

How many possible users could be on the internet at one time? This is a crucial thing to think through, especially during peak usage times \u2014 like in the morning before work or when you get home. If it\u2019s just you, no worries. But you may want to splurge for the plan with 100+ Mbps if you have a house full of people clambering to connect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of internet activities<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Think of your internet like a pizza. Different online activities eat up different sized slices. The more speed \u2014 or bandwidth \u2014 you have, the bigger your pizza is, and the more room you’ll have for different activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The FCC has some basic guidance on internet activities<\/a> and the speeds they require:<\/p>\n\n\n\n