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What speed do I need?

Before you pick a speed...



● oxio customers get 1 complimentary speed change every 90 days. So, if the speed you choose during checkout isn't quite doing it for you, don't sweat it. You can change it on us. And, if you really need to change it a 2nd time in this timeframe, it's only a charge of $5 to your next monthly bill.

● All of our internet plans are unlimited downloads.
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🤝 Your internet speeds & lifestyle go hand in hand.



Depending on what you’re using it for, here’s a quick breakdown to help you decide which download speeds may be best for you.

15-30 Mbps, aka "Riding solo".

Good for the following:
✔️ 3-4 devices on your network at the same time.
✔️ A single person streaming, listening to music, and checking email or social media.


50-75 Mbps, aka "Good for two. Me + you".

Good for everything above and the following:
✔️ 5-9 devices on your network at the same time.
✔️ Comfortably streaming HD content on a device or two.


100-200 Mbps, aka "Full house".

Good for everything above and the following:
✔️ 10-13 devices on your network at the same time.
✔️ Working from home, video calls, online presentations.
✔️ Student housing and small families.
✔️ Streaming in 4K. Live sports fans.


300+ Mbps, aka "Faster than fast".

Good for everything above and the following:
✔️ 14-25 devices on your network at the same time.
✔️ Smart homes.
✔️ Ppv enthusiasts.
✔️ Online gaming and streaming.
✔️ Large families or a lot of roommates.


Note that these are general estimates. Depending on your usage, upgrading your speed may be necessary if you encounter speed-related issues. For more info, click here to check out our Blog article on choosing an internet speed.

👇 Everyday internet activities and how much download speed they actually use.




What about upload speeds?



Like your download speeds, most use cases of having higher upload speeds will depend on your lifestyle.

If you’re someone who needs to upload large files to the web very quickly (i.e. a Graphic Designer) or are a content creator who needs to upload a lot of videos (i.e. Twitch streamer, Youtuber, etc.) consider choosing a plan with higher upload speeds.

Mathematically speaking, uploading a 10GB video file at 10Mbps takes about two and a half hours.

Otherwise, most other plans will have enough upload speed to meet your needs. For context, video calling services generally ask for less than 3 Mbps and most online games demand under 5 Mbps.

Updated on: 12/02/2025