What Internet Speed Do You Need for IPTV? (HD, 4K and 8K)

The most common question before ordering: "Is my internet fast enough?" Here are clear numbers, plus how to measure your speed properly.

Speed per screen

"Comfortable" leaves room for other things on your network, such as phones and laptops.

Several screens

Add the numbers for every screen that watches at the same time:

Test your speed the right way

1. Run the test on the TV device itself, not on your phone next to the router. On Fire TV and Android TV, install a speed test app; many Smart TVs have a network test in their settings.
2. Test in the evening, when you usually watch.
3. Test twice: once on Wi-Fi, once with a cable if possible.

If your TV gets much less than your internet plan, the bottleneck is Wi-Fi, not your provider. See Wi-Fi vs Ethernet.

Upload speed and ping

• Upload speed hardly matters for watching IPTV.
• Ping (latency) under 50 ms is ideal, but IPTV is less sensitive to it than gaming.
• Stability matters more than peak speed: a steady 30 Mbps beats a jumpy 100 Mbps.

Plans and speed

Our plans are designed around these numbers: Standard (Full HD) runs well from 15 Mbps, Ultra (4K) from 30 Mbps, Diamond (8K) from 50 Mbps per screen.

Frequently asked questions

Can I watch IPTV on 10 Mbps?

Yes, in HD on one screen. Choose HD versions of channels.

Does mobile 4G or 5G work?

Yes. 5G and good 4G can carry HD and even 4K, but watch your data allowance. See data usage.

Is fibre necessary?

No, but fibre gives the most stable evening speeds.