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Get a free Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) OR a $200 Verizon Gift Card. Also, if you switch to Verizon you can get up to $500 to help with termination fees.How fast should my Verizon internet speeds be?
Internet speed | How fast is this? | Ideal number of users | What you can do |
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0–5 Mbps | Very slow | 1–2 minimal internet users | Send emails, search on Google, stream video in SD on one device |
5–40 Mbps | Slow to moderate | 1–2 moderate internet users | Stream video in HD on three or four devices, play online games |
40–100 Mbps | Moderate to fast | 1–2 heavy internet users, or 3–4 moderate internet users | Stream easily on multiple devices in HD or 4K, download big files quickly, run several smart devices |
100–500 Mbps | Very fast | 3–4 heavy internet users | Stream in 4K on more than five devices simultaneously, download massive files quickly, host a livestream |
500–1,000+ Mbps | Extremely fast | 5 or more heavy internet users | Stream in 4K on 10+ devices, run 10+ smart-home devices at a time, do basically anything on lots of devices |
1,200–5,000 Mbps | Faster than you need | 10 or more heavy internet users | Operate a bitcoin-mining farm with two dozen computers, watch Frozen in 4K on 100 devices at the same time |
How much internet speed do you need?
Take our free quiz to see how much internet speed is right for you:
About our Verizon internet speed test
The Verizon internet speed measures three things:
Download speed: The speed at which your device pulls data from the internet. Usually measured in Mbps or Gbps.
Upload speed: The speed at which your device sends data to the internet. Usually measured in Mbps or Gbps.
Latency (Ping): The time (measured in milliseconds) it takes for a signal to travel from your device to an internet server and back. Lower latency means your connection has a better response time for activities like gaming and livestreams.
How does the Verizon internet speed test work?
Our Verizon speed test works by sending a signal to a nearby test server and measuring how long it takes for the server to respond. It then opens multiple simultaneous connections to the server to download and upload small pieces of data. Through that process the test is able to determine download speed, upload speed, and latency (or ping rate).
Verizon internet speed FAQ
How fast are Verizon internet speeds?
Verizon offers fiber internet plans that range in speed from 300 Mbps to 2,048 Mbps. Verizon also has two 5G home internet plans that top out at either 300 Mbps or 1,000 Mbps, depending on the plan you have.
How do I get faster internet?
You can get faster internet by upgrading your internet plan. If you can’t upgrade your current speeds and feel stuck with bad service, you can also switch to a new provider.
Run a search with your zip code below to see what kinds of speeds you can get in your area.
Is fiber better than and DSL?
Fiber is the best type of internet you can get, thanks to its superior speeds and reliability. But cable is still pretty fast, with max speeds of 1,000 Mbps. DSL reaches max speeds of 100 Mbps, though in many places DSL struggles to top 25 Mbps.