Internet speed is key to everything you do online. If your home internet speed isn’t fast enough, then even a simple activity can be a time-consuming slog—a nightmare that’s especially common in rural areas, where good internet speed can be hard to come by.
But what internet speed do you need, exactly? The average residential home internet speed that users experience in the United States is 50.2 Mbps, but not everyone’s needs are the same.1 Building on 40 hours of research and many years of firsthand experience, we put together a guide to help you navigate the nuances of Wi-Fi speed and find the best speeds for your setup.