Which speed should I choose?

The ideal speed for your Fizz Home Internet service will depend on the number of devices connected to your network, and the amount of data their online activities require. A plan with a higher speed implies more bandwidth, which will in turn accommodate a larger volume of data traffic.

If you are browsing and checking your email, you will need fewer Mbps. If several people at your address will be watching video streaming or playing games, there will be more data traffic on your network, and more Mbps will therefore be needed to make the experience enjoyable for everyone.

How to choose the right download/upload speed:

• 30 Mbps: A person can check their emails, stream music or one device will be able to stream video.
• 60 Mbps: You’ll be able to download large files, play games and stream simultaneously on multiple devices.
• 100 Mbps: Several people will access your network, and perform online activities such as online gaming or streaming.
• 200 Mbps: multiple users, multiple devices and/or multiple bandwidth-hungry activities are the norm at your place, such as online multiplayer games, simultaneous downloads and 4K or HD video streaming among other things.
• 400 Mbps: perfect speed for families or power users who need a fast connection to play video games, stream 4K quality video, download large files and perform bandwidth-intensive business tasks.

Any access of 100 Mbps or more is subject to the traffic management policy. For more details, visit https://fizz.ca/en/faq/internet-traffic-management-policy

Important.
Along with the speed of your plan, you should not underestimate the importance of your modem’s location, and the distance between the connected device and your modem.
- The location: Don’t install your Wi-Fi modem in the basement, but in the centre of the house, in an open space, without physical obstacles. In other words, hiding it behind the aquarium, or in the back of the closet is not a good idea. Also keep it away from interfering devices like the microwave or baby monitor.
- The distance: The farther away the device, the more the speed decreases, and the device ends up receiving a residual speed.

Here are a few approximate examples of average use (it should be noted that the flows shown in the table are when the wireless connection is ideal, without interference or congestion):