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This is going to be a bit of (easy) math. But don’t worry—you need to do this only once to know how much internet speed you need.

What you need to do is figure out the number of devices that will potentially be online at the same time, along with the amount of bandwidth required to keep each connection running smoothly.

Even though every internet provider has its own range of internet plans, there are a few common speed ranges you might find as you shop.

25 Mbps—Good for about 2 people and up to 5 devices, depending on what you do with them. With 25 Mbps, you could stream one show in 4K if there are no other internet connections.

50 Mbps—Good for 2–4 people and 5–7 devices. A speed of 50 Mbps can handle 2–3 video streams plus some extra online activity. 

100 Mbps—Good for 4–6 people and up to 10 devices. Most families would be amply covered with a 100 Mbps internet connection.

200–500 Mbps—Good for large families with several connected devices where everyone wants to watch a different movie or show at the same time. 

1,000 Mbps—This is usually the fastest residential internet speed available, and it’s good if you rely on incredibly fast internet speeds for online gaming, your job, or simply because you want the best of the best.