What internet speed do I need?

The demands on home internet connections are growing fast. Whether you're working from home, streaming series in 4K, gaming online, or simply browsing daily, having the right internet speed is key to ensuring your digital life runs smoothly.

But what does “fast internet” really mean? Are 300 Mbit/s enough, or do you need 500 or even 2,500 Mbit/s? And how do you figure out what speed fits your usage habits perfectly?

16.05.2025 | Reading time: 4 minutes

What determines the ideal internet speed?

The right internet speed doesn’t just depend on the price or the deals available from your provider. More importantly, it depends on your personal usage profile. Three factors are especially critical:

Number of users

The more people are online at the same time in your household, the more bandwidth you’ll need. Two people browsing occasionally need far less speed than a family with multiple streaming fans and home office professionals

Type of usage

The type of activity matters greatly. Simple web browsing, checking emails, or sending WhatsApp messages requires very little bandwidth. However, activities like high-quality video streaming, online gaming, video calls, and using cloud services demand significantly more speed.

Number of devices

Smartphones, tablets, laptops, smart TVs, voice assistants, security cameras – the list of always-connected devices keeps growing. Each device takes up part of your available bandwidth. The smarter your home, the more internet speed you’ll need.

What speeds does yallo offer?

yallo offers a range of internet speeds designed to fit your everyday needs. The main options range from 300 Mbit/s up to 2.5 Gbit/s – more than 20 times the speed of a standard connection.

Here’s a quick overview of the main options:

• 300 Mbit/s – perfect for single-person households or light users. Browsing, emailing, and streaming in SD quality work without any issues.
• 500 Mbit/s – great for couples or small families with medium usage habits. HD streaming and occasional gaming are handled well.
• 1 Gbit/s (1,000 Mbit/s) – ideal for larger households with multiple devices, parallel streams, and heavy usage (home office, downloads, 4K streaming).
• 2.5 Gbit/s with yallo Home Supermax – the premium solution for high demands: 4K streaming, large file transfers, gaming, smart home management, and working remotely, all at the same time. Maximum performance for power users.
• 10 Gbit/s with yallo Home Max Fiber – the ultimate speed tier for extreme performance: seamless 8K streaming, real-time cloud backups, ultra-low latency gaming, lightning-fast file sharing, and full smart home integration — all simultaneously, across multiple users and devices. Unmatched speed for the most demanding digital lifestyles.
  
  

Why is yallo Home Supermax the smart choice for your home?

More and more people need a powerful internet connection at home, not just for Netflix, but also for working, studying, and managing smart home devices. That’s why yallo now offers 2.5 Gbit/s speeds – a real upgrade compared to standard gigabit connections.

Key advantages:

• More speed for your money – 2.5 Gbit/s offers an excellent price-performance ratio and is significantly more affordable than 10 Gbit/s connections.
• Energy efficient – devices supporting 2.5 Gbit/s consume less energy than their 10 Gbit/s counterparts, helping both the environment and your electricity bill.
• Perfect for families and heavy users – streaming, gaming, video calls, and smart home operations simultaneously – no problem at all.
• Fast downloads and uploads – whether it’s games, software, or large files, everything downloads at lightning speed

If your household handles large amounts of data and you don’t want to compromise on performance, yallo Home Supermax is the perfect solution.

Is there a rule of thumb for choosing the right internet speed?

A general guideline is to plan for at least 200-300 Mbit/s per active user. For simple browsing, you might need less, but for video calls, streaming, and downloads, you should aim for 300 Mbit/s per person.

Here’s a practical example:

• 1 person, occasional online use: 300 Mbit/s
• 2–3 people, Netflix, YouTube, and emails: 500 Mbit/s
• Family with 4+ devices per person: 1 Gbit/s or more
• Smart home setups, 4K streaming, gaming, and home office work simultaneously: 2.5 Gbit/s or higher recommended

Important: it’s not just about download speed. Upload speed matters too, especially for video calls or cloud backups. Make sure to check both when selecting your plan.

What happens if the speed is too low?

If your internet bandwidth isn’t sufficient, you’ll notice it quickly. Websites load slowly, streaming videos buffer or drop quality, and video conferences freeze or disconnect.

Online gaming can become frustrating due to lag, and uploading large files can take forever. All of this can lead to serious frustration, especially if you work from home and rely on a stable connection.

How to find your ideal internet speed

Your ideal internet speed depends heavily on your lifestyle. Think about how many devices are connected simultaneously at home and how you use the internet.

If you frequently use video streaming services, work remotely, or live in a household where multiple people are gaming or streaming in 4K at the same time, you’ll need a more powerful connection.

Once you clearly identify your needs, choosing the right internet speed becomes easy. And with yallo home internet plans, you can surf fast, stable, and smart – perfectly matched to your digital lifestyle.