How to Choose the Best Internet Speed for
Your Needs
Whether you spend your time on the Internet sending e-mail, downloading music, playing online
games or streaming videos, we have a variety of plans to ensure you're connected to the Web
with an Internet plan that meets both your speed and budget needs. Here are a few basic pointers
to help you choose the speed that’s right for you:
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Please note that speeds recommended here are per device. Laptops, tablets, smartphones,
video devices, gaming systems and more, each count as one device. You'll have to choose
a higher speed in order to power all of these devices at once without issues.
Sharing Internet with other users will also require additional bandwidth (higher speed).
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Calculate the number of users times the number of devices times the recommended speed
per device, to get your recommended speed
Recommended Speed Per Device
Surf online
2 Mbps
Check email
2 Mbps
Upload photos
2 Mbps
Stream video
3 Mbps
Netflix
6 Mbps
Hulu
6 Mbps
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Once you calculate your speed needs, choose the speed package just above your lowest
needs. For example, you calculate that you need 45 Mbps; choose the 50 Mbps package.
Very important: Installing a wireless router can slow down your Internet speed. In order
to accurately test your BSBB speed, plug your Ethernet cable directly into your
computer, then proceed with a speed test.