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What Internet Speed Do You Actually Need?

Providers push gigabit plans, but most homes don't need them. Match your speed to how many people and devices you actually have.

1–2 people

100–300 Mbps handles browsing, HD streaming and video calls with room to spare.

Family household

300–500 Mbps covers multiple 4K streams, gaming and smart-home devices at once.

Heavy users

Choose 1 Gig if you regularly move large files, host many devices, or want maximum headroom.

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