Internet Speed for a Household With Multiple Remote Workers
When two or more people work from home — often on video calls at the same time, while kids stream and game — your connection needs careful planning. Here's what actually matters.
It's about upload and stability, not just download
Multiple simultaneous video calls stress your upload speed and demand low, stable latency. A big download number alone won't keep two Zoom calls smooth if upload is weak or bufferbloat is high.
Recommended speeds
| Household | Download | Upload |
|---|---|---|
| 2 remote workers | 100+ Mbps | 20+ Mbps |
| 2 workers + streaming kids | 200+ Mbps | 20+ Mbps |
| 3+ workers | 300+ Mbps | 30+ Mbps |
The critical factor: bufferbloat
With multiple calls and downloads happening at once, bufferbloat is your biggest enemy — it makes one person's upload freeze another's call. Enabling QoS to control it matters more than raw speed.
Setup tips
Wire the primary work devices via Ethernet, enable QoS, consider a fibre plan for symmetric upload, and ensure strong WiFi in each work area.
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