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What internet speed do I need for streaming?

Netflix recommends 5 Mbps for HD and 25 Mbps for 4K streaming. Most services have similar requirements: 5–10 Mbps for HD, 15–25 Mbps for 4K. If multiple people are streaming simultaneously, multiply these requirements by the number of concurrent streams. For a household with multiple 4K streams plus other internet use, a plan of 100–200 Mbps is comfortable. Wired ethernet connections are more reliable than Wi-Fi for 4K streaming.