Common questions

How many MB is good broadband?

How many MB is good broadband?

A good broadband speed for streaming is at least 1.5 megabits per second (Mbps) for TV services such as BBC iPlayer for standard streaming, or 2.8Mbps for HD quality. For Netflix, the minimum speed required is about 3Mbps for standard streaming and 5Mbps for HD.

Does Virgin Media have a data cap?

No matter which broadband service you take from us, we won’t reduce your speed. So now you can download and upload as much as you like without worrying about traffic management measures slowing you down. For our unlimited broadband services, click here. For Fibre 20 with a 30 GB data cap, click here.

Is 36 MB a good broadband speed?

36Mbps is plenty quick for the average household, provided you don’t have a lot of people streaming video all at once.

IS 100 MB broadband enough?

An internet speed of 100 Mbps is fast—but it’s not extremely fast. It’s just above average for most internet users—powerful enough to let you stream videos, play online games, and participate in video chat meetings on a handful of devices with minimal slowdowns.

How much does virgin charge for over data?

Similar to its parent company Bell, Virgin Mobile has increased its data overage fees from $0.07 per 1MB to $0.10 per 1MB.

IS 150 MB internet good?

Yes, 150 Mbps is fast. You might bump your internet speed up to 150 Mbps if you own a small business and need to keep a handful of employees online. For home, 150 Mbps speeds are a great match for sharing your internet connection with three or four other people who all love gaming and streaming as much as you do.

How fast is 150mb broadband?

With a 150Mbps connection, you can also download files fairly quickly. For instance, a music album will download in around 5 seconds and a HD-quality movie will download in about 4 minutes. Browsing the internet and receiving emails should be near-instantaneous on a 150Mbps connection.

Is 150 Mbps fast?

With a download speed of 150Mbps, you can do almost anything you’d like to do at the same time on the internet, on multiple devices at the same time. This increases to 30 devices at the same time if you’re watching in full HD (1080p) quality. With a 150Mbps connection, you can also download files fairly quickly.

How many MB is 100mb?

Mbps to MB/s Conversion Table

Megabit per second Megabyte per second
97 Mbps 12.125 MB/s
98 Mbps 12.25 MB/s
99 Mbps 12.375 MB/s
100 Mbps 12.5 MB/s

What is the download speed of Virgin Media M200?

M200 is an excellent entry-point for Virgin Media broadband, offering good download speeds at a reasonable price. Virgin’s M200 broadband offers real-world download speeds of 213Mb, with optional extras including TV services and phone add-ons complementing the broadband package.

What kind of Broadband does Virgin Media use?

Fibre optic broadband – this is superfast broadband that is delivered by a fibre optic cable carrying your data at the speed of light. Cable broadband – As seen from Virgin Media, the superfast broadband is delivered on cables that do not rely on BTs infrastructure, and you won’t necessarily have to pay line rental.

What do you get with Virgin Media package?

Package all your entertainment, connection and landline needs together in a Virgin Media bundle. Combine epic TV with superfast broadband and our new Intelligent WiFi system, which maximises internet coverage in every corner of your house and for every device. Get your broadband service and TV needs sorted in one go.

What’s the difference between BT and Virgin Media?

BT’s top tier broadband package Superfast Fibre only offers average speeds of 67Mb, despite being more expensive than Vivid 200. While BT’s mid-tier equivalent, which comes in slightly cheaper, only offers speeds up to 52Mb. For more on differences between Virgin and BT see this guide to BT or Virgin Media.

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Ruth Doyle