Internet Speed for Video Calls
Bandwidth and ping requirements for Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, and FaceTime explained—plus a free connection test to diagnose call quality issues.
Group HD video calls typically need 2–4 Mbps download and 2–4 Mbps upload per participant on the call—not per person in your house, but shared across active calls.
Choppy video is usually caused by upload congestion, Wi-Fi issues, or high latency—not always low download speed. Jitter above 30 ms can make audio cut in and out.
Test latency and jitter below to diagnose video call quality problems.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much upload speed do I need for Zoom?▾
1.2 Mbps upload for 720p, 3.8 Mbps for 1080p group calls. If others on your network upload or stream, reserve extra headroom.
Why is my video frozen but speed test is fast?▾
Bufferbloat, Wi-Fi packet loss, or saturated upload often cause call issues while download tests still look good.