How to Choose the Right Internet Speed for Your Home or Business

Choosing the right internet speed can be confusing, especially with so many options available. Whether you're streaming movies, working remotely, or running a business, having the right speed can make all the difference. In this guide, we’ll break down how much speed you need based on your usage and help you pick the best internet plan for your needs.

Understanding Internet Speeds

Internet speed is measured in megabits per second (Mbps), and it determines how fast data is downloaded or uploaded. Here’s a breakdown of what different speeds can handle:

• 10-25 Mbps: Basic browsing, social media, and single-device streaming.
• 50-100 Mbps: Streaming HD videos, video conferencing, and light gaming.
• 100-300 Mbps: 4K streaming, heavy gaming, multiple device usage.

What Speed Do You Need?

For Home Users

• Light Usage (10-50 Mbps): Ideal for checking emails, browsing, and social media.
• Moderate Usage (50-150 Mbps): Best for families who stream in HD, do occasional gaming, or work from home.
• Heavy Usage (150-500 Mbps+): Recommended for 4K streaming, multiple smart devices, and online gaming.

For Business Users

• Small Businesses (50-300 Mbps): Suitable for POS systems, email communications, and video conferencing.
• Medium to Large Businesses (500 Mbps - 1 Gbps): Essential for cloud computing, heavy video conferencing, and remote work.

How to Choose the Right Plan

• Assess Your Needs – Count the number of connected devices and your primary activities.
• Consider Future Growth – Will you be adding smart devices or working more from home?
• Check for Fibre Availability – Fibre internet provides the fastest and most reliable speeds. You can check your coverage here!

Upgrade to Fibre for the Best Experience

Fibre offers ultra-fast speeds with low latency, perfect for uninterrupted streaming, gaming, and remote work. Check our fibre to the home or business plans for more information:

If you still need help checking if you have coverage or deciding what package your home or business needs, send us an email to sales@izwi.co.za or send us a WhatsApp and our team will help you get connected with fast, reliable internet!

Did you Know? We have a portal!

‍Managing your connection is easier than ever. With our customer portal, you can:

• View your data usage in real-time.
• Check your billing history.
• Log support tickets and track their progress.

Accessing the portal is simple. Visit your customer portal and log in with your credentials. If you’ve forgotten your login details, our support team is here to help.

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Side note: You can also do a speed test and see your live bandwidth usage on our portal, so you can see exactly what's happening: