What is a good broadband speed?
This depends on what you are doing. Faster download speeds can support more and heavier online activities.
Light use (1-20Mbps)
For basic web browsing, email, and light streaming.
Standard use (20-50Mbps)
Stream HD videos, use social media, and occasionally download files.
Heavy use (50-100Mbps)
Gamers and heavy streamers will have the best experience with faster speeds.
Frequently asked questions
It happens due to connection type, signal strength, device hardware, and netwok congestion.
Restart your router, use Ethernet, limit background usage, and update your router’s firmware. Your internet speed should be boosted.
It depends on your usage. For light usage, i.e., basic web browsing, email, and light streaming, 1-20 Mbps is good. If you’re a streamer, gamer, or have multiple devices connected, consider higher speeds.
Speed can drop during peak times due to network congestion. For better speeds, try using the internet during off-peak hours.
Here’s the legal bit
For further information on Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI), software support and how to report software vulnerabilities, please refer to bt.com/terms/otherlegalstuff