To use Zoom effectively, you need a minimum speed Internet connection. This article shows the Internet connection speeds recommended by Zoom for specific capabilities. It also contains links to websites that can show you your current connection speed.
Connection Speed Requirements
Bandwidth requirements
Bandwidth describes the maximum volume of data your Internet connection can maintain. Bandwidth is often compared to a physical pipe through which water (data) runs. To increase the rate of flow, you need a larger diameter pipe (that is, more bandwidth).
Running Zoom Class Sessions
Sharing your screen or viewing thumbnail videos of your students takes a certain amount of bandwidth. We recommend:
- 5 Mbps (megabits-per-second) is recommeded as minimal bandwidth for IAIA faculty.
- 25 Mbps would be better, and ensure reliability of your Zoom class sessions.
- 1 Mbps is adequate for one-on-one Zoom sessions.
Run the speed test linked below. If your download speed is less than 100 Mbps and/or your upload speed is below 5 Mbps, please contact the IAIA IT Department for assistance. Send an email message to: [email protected]
Speed Test
This speed can vary by your carrier, time of day, and others in your household who are using the Internet at the same time.
- comparitech.com — a recommended speed test site
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