2026 Internet speed guide by activity: what Piso WiFi speeds should support
Piso WiFi owners and users need clear, practical guidance about what speeds are realistic and required for common online activities in 2026. This post explains recommended per-user speeds for streaming, video calls, social media, light browsing, and gaming — and gives simple tips for configuring your Piso WiFi vending service so customers get the experience they expect.
RECOMMENDED SPEEDS BY ACTIVITY
- Streaming (SD, HD, 4K)
- SD (480p): 2–3 Mbps per user
- HD (720p–1080p): 5–8 Mbps per user
- 4K (2160p): 20+ Mbps per user
- Video calls (one-to-one and small group)
- One-to-one HD call: 1.5–3 Mbps per user
- Group calls (3–6 people): 3–6 Mbps per user
- Social media and light browsing
- Scrolling, posting images, short videos: 0.5–1 Mbps per user
- Messaging and email
- Text-only messaging; light email: 0.1–0.5 Mbps per user
- Online gaming (casual/competitive)
- Competitive multiplayer (low latency required): 3–6 Mbps per user, plus strong emphasis on latency and jitter control
- File downloads and cloud backups
- Moderate files (documents, photos): 2–5 Mbps per user
- Large uploads/downloads (videos, backups): 10+ Mbps per user
