Faster streaming with internet from Verizon

Answers to all of your streaming questions.

• How does online streaming work?

  Online streaming is the delivery of data (typically in the form of video and audio) to an internet-connected device like a computer, smart TV, gaming console, or tablet. Streaming allows you to start viewing content right away because you don’t need to download an entire show, movie, or song to your device in order to play it.

• What’s a good internet speed for streaming?

  That depends on what you want to stream and how many devices are connected to your network. If you’re streaming video and audio with one or two connected devices, a download speed of 50 megabits per second (Mbps) should work just fine.

  However, if you’re using 3 or more devices to stream content, or use your home internet for more “data-intense” activities like multiplayer online gaming, a much higher connection speed is strongly recommended so that you have the bandwidth you need to minimize buffering, lag, and ping times.

• What speed do I need to stream 4K?

  According to the FCC, streaming ultra high definition 4K content requires download speeds of at least 25 Mbps and 3-4 Mbps for gaming. The higher the resolution and the number of people at home competing for bandwidth at the same time, the more speed is needed for flawless music, gaming and movie streaming.

  To maximize your streaming experience and virtually eliminate lags and buffering, you’ll want a generous dose of speed. Fios fits the bill with speeds up to 940/880 Mbps with its Fios Gigabit Connection plan, while Verizon 5G Home Internet is spreading to select cities with speeds averaging around 300 Mbps.