Video streaming: 3-4 Mbps for standard definition, 5-8 Mbps for HD, and 25 Mbps for Ultra HD.Video calls: 1 Mbps for standard definition personal video calls, and 1.5 Mbps for HD personal video calls, and 6 Mbps for HD video teleconferencing.General browsing, email and social media: 1 Mbps.The FCC has some basic guidance on internet activities and the speeds they require: The more speed - or bandwidth - you have, the bigger your pizza is, and the more room you’ll have for different activities. Different online activities eat up different sized slices. But you may want to splurge for the plan with 100+ Mbps if you have a house full of people clambering to connect. How many possible users could be on the internet at one time? This is a crucial thing to think through, especially during peak usage times - like in the morning before work or when you get home. You may still be thinking: How fast does the internet at my new place have to be? Here are some things to consider when thinking about your internet speed: Number of internet users