Source registry 2026-08-02.2

Every source behind the calculator

The calculator uses published guidance from services, standards groups, regulators, and government agencies. Each source shows what it supports and when we last checked it.

  1. S01OFFICIAL VENDORReviewed 2026-08-02

    Netflix: Internet connection speed recommendations

    Used for

    • Netflix 720p: 3 Mbps down
    • Netflix 1080p: 5 Mbps down
    • Netflix 4K: 15 Mbps down

    Checked every 90 days

  2. S02OFFICIAL VENDORReviewed 2026-08-02

    Disney+: Internet speed recommendations

    Used for

    • HD: 5 Mbps down
    • Live content: 8 Mbps down
    • 4K UHD: 25 Mbps down

    Checked every 90 days

  3. S03OFFICIAL VENDORReviewed 2026-08-02

    Apple: Find movies with 4K, HDR, Dolby Vision, or Dolby Atmos in the Apple TV app

    Used for

    • Apple recommends at least 25 Mbps for 4K streaming

    Checked every 180 days

  4. S04OFFICIAL VENDORReviewed 2026-08-02

    Zoom: Zoom system requirements: Windows, macOS, Linux

    Used for

    • 720p 1:1: 1.2 Mbps up/down
    • 720p group: 2.6 Mbps up and 1.8 Mbps down
    • 1080p: 3.8 Mbps up and 3.0 Mbps down
    • 49-view gallery: 4 Mbps down

    Checked every 90 days

  5. S05OFFICIAL VENDORReviewed 2026-08-02

    Microsoft: Prepare your organization's network for Microsoft Teams

    Used for

    • Teams one-to-one video recommended: 1.5/1.5 Mbps up/down
    • Teams meeting recommended: 2.5/4 Mbps up/down
    • Best performance: 4/4 Mbps up/down

    Checked every 90 days

  6. S06OFFICIAL VENDORReviewed 2026-08-02

    NVIDIA: System requirements for GeForce NOW cloud gaming

    Used for

    • 720p60: 15 Mbps down
    • 1080p60: 25 Mbps down
    • QHD/UW QHD 120 fps: 35 Mbps down
    • 4K120: 45 Mbps down
    • 5K120: 65 Mbps down
    • Less than 80 ms latency to an NVIDIA data center

    Checked every 60 days

  7. S07OFFICIAL VENDORReviewed 2026-08-02

    PlayStation: Cloud streaming on PS5

    Used for

    • At least 5 Mbps upload and download to establish a session
    • 720p: 13 Mbps down
    • 1080p: 23 Mbps down
    • 1440p: 38 Mbps down
    • 4K: 52 Mbps down

    Checked every 60 days

  8. S08OFFICIAL VENDORReviewed 2026-08-02

    PlayStation: PS Remote Play

    Used for

    • At least 5 Mbps
    • At least 15 Mbps upload and download recommended for a better experience

    Checked every 90 days

  9. S09OFFICIAL VENDORReviewed 2026-08-02

    YouTube: Choose live encoder settings, bitrates, and resolutions

    Used for

    • H.264 target video bitrates by resolution and frame rate
    • Stereo audio: 128 Kbps
    • 5.1 audio: 384 Kbps

    Checked every 60 days

  10. S10OFFICIAL VENDORReviewed 2026-08-02

    YouTube: Stream across platforms

    Used for

    • Add target stream bitrates
    • Aim for upload speed 1.5 to 2 times the combined target for stability

    Checked every 60 days

  11. S11OFFICIAL VENDORReviewed 2026-08-02

    Twitch: Broadcasting Guidelines

    Used for

    • Standard target video bitrate examples: 720p30 3 Mbps, 720p60 4.5 Mbps, 1080p30 4.5 Mbps, 1080p60 6 Mbps

    Checked every 60 days

  12. S12OFFICIAL VENDORReviewed 2026-08-02

    Twitch: Enhanced Broadcasting with Multiple Encodes

    Used for

    • Automatic configurations can use about 1.5 to 10.5 Mbps total streaming bandwidth

    Checked every 60 days

  13. S13OFFICIAL VENDORReviewed 2026-08-02

    Twitch: Dual Format Streaming on Twitch

    Used for

    • Minimum upstream bandwidth values for 1080p and 2K dual-format configurations, with and without server-side transcode support

    Checked every 60 days

  14. S14OFFICIAL VENDORReviewed 2026-08-02

    Ring: Understanding Wi-Fi recommendations for Ring devices

    Used for

    • 720p: 1 Mbps upload per device
    • 1080p: 2 Mbps
    • 1536p: 2.5 Mbps
    • 2K: 10 Mbps
    • 4K: 15 Mbps
    • Add requirements across simultaneously active devices

    Checked every 90 days

  15. S15OFFICIAL VENDORReviewed 2026-08-02

    Google Nest: Technical specs for Google Nest cameras and doorbells

    Used for

    • At least 2 Mbps upload per camera for optimal 1080p video quality on listed models
    • At least 3.3 Mbps connectivity for optimal 2K video quality on listed current models

    Checked every 90 days

  16. S16OFFICIAL VENDORReviewed 2026-08-02

    Wyze: Wyze camera connectivity requirements

    Used for

    • SD: 1 Mbps upload
    • HD: 2 Mbps upload
    • 2K: 3 Mbps upload

    Checked every 90 days

  17. S17OFFICIAL VENDORReviewed 2026-08-02

    Arlo: Arlo camera picture quality and bandwidth guidance

    Used for

    • Arlo cameras generally require 1 to 3 Mbps upload per camera

    Checked every 90 days

  18. S18OFFICIAL VENDORReviewed 2026-08-02

    Arlo: Why is my Arlo camera not recording in 2K or 4K?

    Used for

    • 2K: at least 2 Mbps upload
    • 4K: at least 3 Mbps upload
    • 4 Mbps or higher recommended for best results

    Checked every 90 days

  19. S19OFFICIAL VENDORReviewed 2026-08-02

    Microsoft: Manage the Walkie Talkie app in Microsoft Teams

    Used for

    • Example real-time media quality thresholds: RTT under 300 ms, jitter under 30 ms, packet loss under 1 percent

    Checked every 180 days

  20. S20OFFICIAL STANDARDReviewed 2026-08-02

    IETF / RFC Editor: RFC 9330: Low Latency, Low Loss, and Scalable Throughput Internet Service: Architecture

    Used for

    • Household access and Wi-Fi bottlenecks can develop large queuing delay under load
    • Increasing raw capacity has diminishing returns when latency is not addressed

    Checked every 365 days

  21. S21OFFICIAL REGULATIONReviewed 2026-08-02

    United States Government: 47 CFR 8.1 - Transparency and broadband consumer labels

    Used for

    • Providers must display accurate Broadband Facts labels for offered plans
    • Labels include performance characteristics used for informed comparison

    Checked every 180 days

  22. S22OFFICIAL GOVERNMENTReviewed 2026-08-02

    Federal Communications Commission: How to Format Fixed Broadband Availability Location Lists

    Used for

    • For BDC reporting, low latency is defined as RTT of 100 ms or less at the 95th percentile; this is a reporting definition, not a universal gaming target

    Checked every 180 days

  23. S23OFFICIAL GOVERNMENTReviewed 2026-08-02

    National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Speed Simulator

    Used for

    • Public activity examples are illustrative and assume minimum latency; speed recommendations should disclose assumptions

    Checked every 180 days

  24. S24OFFICIAL VENDORReviewed 2026-08-02

    Twitch: Playback Issue Troubleshooting

    Used for

    • Twitch viewing 720p60: 3 to 6 Mbps down
    • Twitch viewing 1080p60: 7 to 12 Mbps down
    • Twitch viewing 1440p60: 9 to 18 Mbps down

    Checked every 60 days