Wi-Fi congested
Change bands or channels and move the access point closer.
Connection and quality
What Internet speed for IPTV HD and 4K in Switzerland?
Stability, local Wi-Fi, and other household uses are as important as the maximum result displayed by a speed test.
Direct response
Allow a margin above the bandwidth
As a practical benchmark, allow approximately 10 Mb/s available per HD stream and 25 Mb/s per 4K stream. Add margin for phones, backups, games and other screens.
Practical steps
Measure the useful connection
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Test near the device
Measure the bandwidth on the same network and where the TV or box will be used.
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Compare the moments
Carry out a test during the day and evening to spot variations.
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Test Ethernet and Wi-Fi
A stable wired connection may be better than Wi-Fi with a higher peak.
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Add screens
Add up the requirements of the streams that will actually run at the same time.
Avoiding mistakes
Why a fast connection can still be unstable
Background downloads
Pause updates, cloud backups and heavy downloads.
Old router
Restart it then check if it is still receiving security updates.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
No. Fiber helps, but the device, local network and program availability remain decisive.
Add up an estimate for each quality viewed simultaneously, then leave a margin for other uses.
It is often faster at close range, but passes through walls less well. Also test Ethernet or a more conveniently located access point.
Continue your search
Useful pages to continue
Check on your own device.
Test compatibility and connection before choosing a long one.