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Internet speed test for work-from-home

Remote meetings, remote desktops, and large file syncs all pull on your bandwidth. Confirm that your connection matches the demands of hybrid work.

Work-from-home benchmarks

  • Video conferencing (HD): 5 Mbps down / 3 Mbps up per participant.
  • Cloud collaboration + VPN: 50-100 Mbps down ensures file syncs and remote desktops stay snappy.
  • Upload of 20 Mbps or higher is ideal for designers, developers, and creators sending large assets.

Stabilize your connection

  • Prioritize your laptop or desktop on the router via QoS or Ethernet.
  • Schedule heavy downloads and cloud backups outside of meeting hours.
  • Place Wi-Fi access points centrally and elevate them for better signal propagation.

Checklist before big calls

  • Test with SwiftSpeedTest 15 minutes before client meetings.
  • Close bandwidth-heavy browser tabs and apps, and pause automatic updates.