How Much Internet Speed Is Required to Be Live YouTube Streaming?

Internet is a key necessity in today’s digital world. Users are constantly looking out for high-speed and uninterrupted internet connections to help them undertake online tasks successfully. Live streaming is gaining popularity among the new-age digital savvy users and millennials.

Users should check the speed of the internet while choosing an internet plan, as speed helps them to finish online tasks seamlessly without any disruptions.

How much minimum internet speed is required for live streaming online?

Internet speed consists of upload and download speeds.

The minimum internet speed required for live streaming needs to be at least 3 Mbps. However, this speed requirement could differ across streaming platforms/services, as they have different video quality requirements. Some platforms are optimized enabling you to broadcast low-resolution video from your mobile as per your requirement. Likewise, other platforms help viewers to tune to TV-quality streams. Also, platforms have a bugger for addressing upload speed fluctuations. For instance, for multiple device connections, higher internet speed is required. For streaming good-quality video, higher internet speed is critical. For example, the ideal speed for seamless 4K streaming should be at least 25 Mbps.

Similar to download speeds, upload speed also is dependent on the video file size and bandwidth. For instance, when live streaming, video file size would depend on content quality. Like, upload speeds of 3 Mbps for 480p,6 Mbps for 720p, and 13 Mbps for 1080p are recommended for uninterrupted viewing.

How much internet speed is required to be for live YouTube streaming?

As per Google, one can stream YouTube videos seamlessly via the standard definition of 1 Mbps. For live YouTube streaming, at least 2 Mbps is required. For streaming high-definition videos, an ideal speed of at least 2.5 Mbps and 1080p videos requires a minimum of 4 Mbps speed. Videos in 4K Ultra HD mode require at least 15 Mbps speed to play smoothly. YouTube TV requires at least 3 Mbps speed.

The YouTube minimum upload for various resolutions as seen below.

Resolution

Minimum upload speed (Mbps)

240p

0.3

480p

0.4

720p

2.2

1080p

3

1440p

9

4K/2160p

13

4K/2160p

20

With an increase in live video streaming, there is greater demand for higher internet speed, data, and optimization.

ACT Smartfiber®, an initiative by ACT Fibernet makes use of the latest fiber optic technology for providing optimized video streaming experience (like YouTube) and interactive video (like Zoom/Teams calls). ACT Fibernet allows its users to stream videos with very low latency by analysing traffic patterns and collaborating with content experts to offer the best experience. They make use of innovative technology including smart caching, peering, and other robust traffic routing technologies.

Through ACT SmartFiber® technology, you now get to enjoy the best live YouTube Streaming across a congestion-free network.

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