last updated 12 Feb 2026
We've tried 2 internet services:
Optimum COAX - mcbridecabin, mcbridecabin-5G
Optimum ($105/mo.) - overhead coax cable - which supposedly gives up to 300 Mbps, but as of February 2026 we were only getting 60 - 80 Mbps.
AT&T All Fi wirelesss - MCBrideATT
AT& All Fi Hub ($65/mo.) - Wireless - Modem and Router - which supposedly gives 90-300 Mbps, but we were getting 58-64 Mbsp.
Speed for Streaming
Our TV is a Samsung 43" Smart 4K UHD TV.
However UHD is only needed for large 60+" TVs. You can't tell the difference on a 43" TV unless you are sitting 3' away.
So 10 Mbps for HD resolution is all we really need.
How Much Internet Speed Do You Really Need? | Voiply Knowlege Base
Netflix:
- To stream videos in standard definition, at least 1 MBPS is recommended.
- To stream videos in HD, at least 3 MBPS is recommended.
- To stream videos in HDR or 4K, at least 15 MBPS is recommended.
YouTubeTV
- ● To stream videos in standard definition, at least 3 MBPS is recommended.
- ● To stream video on one device in HD, at least 7 MBPS is recommended.
- ● To stream 4K content, at least 25 MBPS is recommended.
Gaming 3MBS
How Much Internet Speed Do You Really Need?
Here’s what you can expect at different upload speeds:
- At 25 Mbps, you can stream at 720p with 30fps, though you’ll encounter some lag if your internet connection isn’t optimized.
- At 50 Mbps, you can reliably stream at 1080p with either 30 or 60fps, but to ensure true reliability, it's crucial to consider and optimize for all the factors mentioned above, in addition to managing other devices on your network.
- At 100 Mbps, you can stream a 4K video at 60fps, as long as the streaming service you’re uploading to supports it.