Do Our Speed Test
Based on the results of your speed test, please refer below to the table on our recommendations on any control actions you may need to take.
Speed Result
<30 Megabytes up and down speed.
Potential symptoms
Very slow internet usage. Buffering on streaming.
Slow Gaming experience. Issues with devices gaining access to the internet while moving around.
To check
You internet provider and connection method
(Cable, community WiFi, Fibre, Fibre).
Recommendation
Check your internet router and connection method.
Speed Result
Greater than 30 but less than 90Mb.
Potential symptoms
Streaming and most things work on most devices but often you experience issues when under full load.
To check
Wifi coverage. Wifi Band. Capabilities of the router (Wifi 6).
Ability to create a Mesh network.
Recommendation
Configure your devices to use the 5Ghz network if available.
Upgrade your WiFi network.
Speed Result
Greater than 100Mb.
Potential symptoms
Streaming works across all devices but you get buggering in different parts of the house of building.
To check
Check which network you accessing 2.4 or 5Ghz.
This may not be an option on older access points.
Recommendation
Upgrade your WiFI access network and migrate all devices to a WiFi 6 Mesh network.
What you may need
Up to 25 Mbps for 1-2 devices and basic use, 50-100 Mbps for 3-5 devices with HD streaming and gaming, and 150-500 Mbps for larger households with multiple 4K streams, heavy gaming, and smart home devices.
For the highest demands, speeds of 500+ Mbps are recommended for numerous devices
and intensive activities like 4K streaming, professional gaming, and large file sharing