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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