How much internet speed do I need?
How much internet speed do I need?
If you’re wondering how best to stay connected while you’re staying Japan, a pocket wifi might be the solution. It is easier to set up than Prepaid SIM cards, especially useful if you are traveling in a group or have multiple devices.
It’s better to find out how much internet speed you need, before ordering a pocket wifi.
This table shows how many Mbps you need for using internet with your phones and laptops.
| Activities | Required(Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Video(Low) | 1.5 |
| Video(Standard) | 3 |
| Vide(HD 1080p) | 5 |
| Video(Ultra HD 4K) | 10 |
| Streaming Music | 2 |
| Playing Games | 3 – 5 |
| Video Calls(Standard) | 0.5 |
| Video Calls(HD) | 1.5 |
| Email/Browsing | 0.2 – 2 |
*”Mbps” stands for megabits per second—not to be confused with megabytes per second (MBps), which measures file sizes or amounts of data transferred.
YouTube internet speed requirements
Mobile Devices
| Activities | Required(Mbps) |
|---|---|
| SD(Standard Definition) | 0.5 |
| HD(High Definition) | 7 |
TVs or Comptuters
| Activities | Required(Mbps) |
|---|---|
| SD(Standard Definition) | 3 |
| HD(High Definition) | 5 |
| Ultra HD/4K | 25 |
Netflix internet speed requirements
| Activities | Required(Mbps) |
|---|---|
| SD(Standard Definition) | 3 |
| HD(High Definition) | 5 |
| Ultra HD | 25 |
Amazon Video internet speed requirements
| Activities | Required(Mbps) |
|---|---|
| SD(Standard Definition) | 0.9 |
| HD(High Definition) | 3.5 |
Hulu internet speed requirements
| Activities | Required(Mbps) |
|---|---|
| SD(Standard Definition) | 1.5 |
| HD(High Definition) | 3 |
| Hulu with Live TV | 8 |
LightPocket pocket WiFi which keeps the speed of more than 50 Mbps for using internet without experiencing lags.
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