Agenda Item 3a.1 - FCC Broadband Speed Guide — original pdf

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Broadband Speed Guide Compare typical online activities with the minimum download speed (Megabits per second, or Mbps) needed for adequate performance for each application. Additional speed may enhance performance. Speeds are based on running one activity at a time. For household broadband needs, use our Household Broadband Guide to compare minimum Mbps needs for light, moderate and high household use with one, two, three or four devices at a time (such as a laptop, tablet or game console). For more information on broadband speeds, see our Measuring Broadband America report. These numbers are rough guidelines and are not based on surveys or experiments conducted by the FCC. You should use your best judgment when choosing your broadband service. Minimum Download Speed (Mbps) Activity General Usage General Browsing and Email Streaming Online Radio VoIP Calls Student Telecommuting File Downloading Social Media Watching Video Streaming Standard Definition Video Streaming High Definition (HD) Video Streaming Ultra HD 4K Video 1 Less than 0.5 Less than 0.5 5 - 25 5 - 25 10 1 3 - 4 5 - 8 25 Federal Communications Commission · Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau · 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322) · TTY: 1-888-TELL-FCC (1-888-835-5322) · www.fcc.gov/consumer-governmental-affairs-bureau 1 Video Conferencing Standard Personal Video Call (e.g., Skype) HD Personal Video Call (e.g., Skype) HD Video Teleconferencing Gaming Game Console Connecting to the Internet 1 1.5 6 3 4 Online Multiplayer Consumer Help Center Alternate formats Last Reviewed 02/05/20 For more information on consumer issues, visit the FCC’s Consumer Help Center at www.fcc.gov/consumers. To request this article in an alternate format - braille, large print, Word or text document or audio - write or call us at the address or phone number at the bottom of the page, or send an email to fcc504@fcc.gov. Federal Communications Commission · Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau · 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322) · TTY: 1-888-TELL-FCC (1-888-835-5322) · www.fcc.gov/consumer-governmental-affairs-bureau 2