Kaniksu Support
Streaming Service Speed RequirementsA common question that is asked is what plan do I need to pick if I want to stream a specific streaming service. To help answer this question, we have done some research with many of the major streaming services, and teleconference service to see what they recommend. All of the services below, except Amazon Prime have this information published on their website. For Amazon Prime, since we couldn't find it, we opted to go to a reputable tech magazine to help us answer that question.
Streaming Requirements
SD = Standard Definition is typically 480 pixels
HD = High Definition is either 1080 pixels or 720 pixels
4K = Ultra High Definition (UHD) is 2160 pixels
Higher pixels will require more bandwidth to stream without buffering.
| Service | SD | HD | 4K | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Prime | 0.9 Mbps | 3.5 Mbps | 15 Mbps | Unofficial | zen.co.uk |
| Apple TV | 2.5 Mbps | 8 Mbps | 15 Mbps | discussions.apple.com | |
| DirecTV Stream | 8 Mbps | 8 Mbps | --- | No 4K Option | directv.com |
| Disney+ | --- | 5 Mbps | 25 Mbps | No SD Option | help.disneyplus.com |
| Fubo | 3 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 25 Mbps | support.fubo.tv | |
| Hulu | 3 Mbps | 8 Mbps | 16 Mbps | Library/Live/4K, not SD/HD/4K | help.hulu.com |
| Netflix | 3 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 25 Mbps | help.netflix.com | |
| Paramount+ | 3 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 3 Mbps | Doesn't differentiate between video qualities | Paramount+ |
| Philo | 3 Mbps | 13 Mbps | --- | No 4K Option | help.philo.com |
| Sling TV | 5 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 5 Mbps | Doesn't differentiate between video qualities' | sling.com |
| Youtube | 1.1 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 20 Mbps | Includes Youtube TV | support.google.com |
Remote Work Requirements
| Service | Minimum | Recommended | Best | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Teams | 0.15 Mbps | 1.5 Mbps | 4 Mbps | docs.microsoft.com | |
| Zoom | 0.6 Mbps | 1.2 Mbps | 3.8 Mbps | support.zoom.us | |
| Typical VPN | --- | 10-15% | --- | Plan on 10-15% more bandwidth for tasks | tomsguide.com |