4 Replies Latest reply: Aug 15, 2014 7:32 AM by Noradc RSS

    What is the minimum mbps speed that I need for internet service to download and upload websites containing videos and animations?

    Noradc Community Member

      Hello.  I've researched the internet for answers to this question.  But I find different and incomplete answers.  So I thought I'd ask the experts.  I would like to know the minimum amount of mbps that are needed to upload and download websites containing animations and videos, viewing videos such as those on vimeo.com and for them to run smoothly.   My current plan provides a maximum of 25mbps.  I am having difficulty finding an internet service provider that offers just internet service without all of the extras such as movies and email which are increasing my monthly bill.  And so I am considering reducing the number of mbps.  An internet service plan that I am looking at offers 6 mbps.  Will this amount be enough?  Or will it cause the video and animations to run choppy with stops and starts throughout?  And how long would the webpage download and upload be?  I would appreciate your feedback on this issue.  Thank you very much.