Nothing gets in the way of enjoying a Netflix movie or series more than a dirty, blurry picture, especially when you pay more for the Netflix Premium plan with that sweet 4K UHD resolution. But just like fuel for a fast car, your internet connection is the fuel that powers your Netflix, and it’ll flow faster with premium gas in the tank (pardon the metaphor, we’ve been seeing a lot of Formula 1: drive to survive)
So if you’re trying to stream something and it’s not the high definition or 4K Ultra HD resolution you were expecting, your internet connection may be to blame.
However, don’t just take our word for it. There is a simple experiment in the form of a broadband speed test that any Internet user can perform to see if their connection is down. If so, chances are you’re trying to watch something during peak hours when everyone in your neighborhood turns on their favorite streaming service. Here’s how to check if your internet is good to avoid Netflix streaming issues.
Netflix slow streaming speed
Before going through the steps required to run a Netflix speed test, we first need to mention the kind of results you can expect. In summary, the average fixed broadband download speed in the US as of June 2023 is 202.40 Mbps, according to Ookla, more than double the global average. That’s more than enough to stream four 4K Ultra HD shows at once over the same Wi-Fi network, each requiring around 15 Mbps to run smoothly.
These are Netflix’s recommended download speeds (again, for a single stream), starting with the minimum download speed.
- HD (720p) — 3 Mbps or higher
- Full HD (1080p) — 5Mbps plus
- 4K Ultra HD (4K): 15 Mbps or higher
How to test Netflix speed
Once you’ve figured out how much broadband speed you need to stream Netflix movies and shows smoothly, you’ll want to make sure your network speed is up to scratch. To do this, go to Fast.com, which is the Netflix speed test tool, on your mobile or desktop device. Once the page loads, it will check your device and Wi-Fi and calculate how fast Netflix is running on your computer. It only takes a few seconds for the speed test results to appear on your screen. If it’s a few Mbps (no more than 10) less than what you’re paying for, there’s no immediate reason to worry: speeds will often vary.
Make sure you know your internet speed because if Fast.com shows that your browser or the Netflix app is streaming more than 10 Mbps slower than your advertised speed, something is wrong. Such a reduction in your speed will affect the way your programs are broadcast. Luckily, we’ve got a detailed look at everything you can do to get Netflix back to serving up hot bowls of 4K Ultra HD content in no time. If you’re streaming during heavy traffic, it’s natural that you’ll get a slower speed. If your stream keeps buffering or stopping, you will need to call your ISP and report the problem.
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