What’s a good Internet speed for your home?
Whether you need Internet for streaming, gaming, working or browsing, our virtual assistant Charlie can help you find the speed you need. Then, check availability and choose your plan.
A few things to think about when picking an Internet speed
Who’s online?
The more people using your Internet at the same time, the more demand there is on your connection. Make sure you choose a plan that can keep up.
What devices are connected
Phones, TVs, laptops, gaming consoles and smart home devices all use your Internet. More connected devices may mean you need faster speeds.
What do you do online?
Streaming in 4K, gaming and video calling need more speed than browsing or emailing. The more you do online, the faster your plan should be.
Find the right Internet speed at a glance
If you’re wondering what speed you need for streaming, gaming or whatever else, you’ve come to the right place. Use this quick guide to find the right fit for the way your household uses the Internet.
✓ 100 Mbps: For light streaming and everyday connectivity for 1–2 people
✓ 200 Mbps: For video calling for work and learning with up to 3 people
✓ 500 Mbps: For daily streaming and gaming on for up to 5 people
✓ 1000 Mbps (1 Gig): For heavy multi-user streaming for 5+ people
✓ 2500 Mbps (2.5 Gig): For gaming, smart homes, and high data usage for 6+ people
Signs your Internet’s too slow for your needs
Buffering while streaming, games that lag and video calls that drop or freeze could all mean your Internet speed isn’t keeping up. If you’re wondering what’s considered slow Internet—and whether your current plan’s fast enough for what you do online—a quick speed test can give you the answer.
Breezeline has the Internet speeds you’re after
Speeds up to 2.5 Gig
Choose from Internet speeds ranging from 100 Mbps to 2.5 Gbps on our fiber-powered network.
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Stream, game and join video calls with confidence, backed by a connection you can count on every day.
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Get 5 years of free equipment with a 500 Mbps or faster plan, or 2 years with any other Internet plan.
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. The right Internet speed for your home depends on how many people and devices are connected, and what you do online. Whether you mostly use the Internet for emailing, streaming, gaming or working remotely, Breezeline has a plan for you. Chat with Charlie, your Breezeline virtual assistant, for a personalized recommendation.
That’s common. Wired connections typically deliver faster, more consistent speeds than WiFi because they aren’t affected by distance from the WiFi gateway, walls, interference or other connected devices. For wireless Internet in every corner of your home, there’s Breezeline WiFi+. It’s a whole-home WiFi solution that delivers reliable and secure coverage, even when many devices are connected at once.
Yes. Your home Internet equipment can make a big difference in your Internet speed and WiFi performance. In fact, older equipment may not support today’s faster Internet speeds. When you go with Breezeline for Internet, you can feel confident knowing our advanced WiFi technology and modern WiFi gateways are designed to help you get fast, reliable performance for every device in your home.
Download speed affects how quickly you can stream, browse and download content. Upload speed affects things like video calls, online gaming and sharing files. Both play an important role in making sure your household’s connected without missing a beat.
There isn’t one good Internet speed for everyone. The right speed depends on how many people and devices are connected, and what you do online. For many households, 200 Mbps can be a great fit for streaming and video calls. But if you have a larger household, or a home with lots of connected devices, you might be happier going with 500 Mbps to 1 Gig to keep everything running smoothly. When you’re not sure which speed to choose, it’s worth giving yourself a little extra. That way, everyone stays connected today, with room to grow as your Internet needs change.
You can always chat with Charlie, your Breezeline virtual assistant, for guidance on which speed to choose for your home.
If you’re a Breezeline customer and your Internet feels slower than it should, start by running a speed test. If your speed is lower than what you signed up for, try restarting your WiFi gateway by unplugging it for 30 seconds, then plugging it back in. Once it’s back online, run another speed test.
Still not getting the speeds you expect? Visit the Breezeline support page for troubleshooting tips.
If your speed test shows your Internet’s performing as expected but your household still needs more speed, explore our faster Internet plans.
For most gamers, a plan with 500 Mbps (or faster) download speeds and at least 10–20 Mbps upload speeds is a great choice. That gives you plenty of speed for online gaming, even when the rest of your household is streaming or on video calls (and when smart home devices are running in the background).
Jitter is a measure of how consistent your Internet connection is. High jitter can cause choppy audio, frozen video calls and lag during online games. Lower jitter helps keep streaming, gaming and video calls running smoothly. Breezeline’s reliable, fiber-powered network is designed to deliver a smooth, consistent connection.
Latency, also known as ping, is the time it takes for data to travel between your device and the Internet. The lower the latency, the more responsive your connection feels for gaming, video calls and other real-time activities. That’s why Breezeline Internet service is built on a reliable, fiber-powered network.