One of the most frequent questions our customer support desk receives is: "Will my home internet connection handle 4K IPTV?" The short answer is yes, and you probably need far less bandwidth than you think.

Speed Requirements by Stream Quality

Standard Definition (SD / 576p)

Older regional TV channels and legacy news

5 - 8 Mbps

Full HD (FHD / 1080p 60FPS)

Live sports, documentaries, national networks

15 - 20 Mbps

True 4K Ultra-HD (2160p 60FPS HEVC)

Premier sports, cinema releases, IMAX VOD

25 - 30 Mbps

Why Latency & Jitter Matter More Than Raw Speed

A stable 30 Mbps line with low jitter (under 8ms) performs significantly better than an unstable 200 Mbps connection dropping packets over congested 2.4 GHz WiFi. For the absolute best performance, connect your Firestick or Smart TV via a direct 5 GHz WiFi band or an inexpensive USB Ethernet adapter.