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      Recommended Internet Speed

      Recommended Internet Speed

      TeacherZone does so many things we advise using it on a high speed internet connection.  Ideally a Broadband Internet connection.  Also we advise using Google Chrome as your Internet Browser as it is typically faster on desktops and works well with all TZ features including Virtual Lessons.  Don't like Chrome?  Not to worry....any browser or device should work as our system is responsive design and works great on other browsers like Safari or Firefox.

      What does speed mean?

      There are two types of speed:

      1.  Download - This is the speed that loads webpages and downloads files and content.

      2   Upload - This is the speed that you use to upload files to the Internet.

      What is considered High Speed Broadband?

      Ideal cable speeds would be:

      1.  20+MBPS - Download

      2.  5+MBPS - Upload

      Note: 8MBPS Download and 1MBPS Upload is the lowest we recommend if you are teaching from your home (that's similar to the typical 4G phone connection speed).

      How do I test my speed?

      Go here and test (download SpeedTest App if on mobile): Click for Speed Test

      Note: If you are uploading a file that is 200MB and you have upload speed that is 1MBPS then it would take 200 seconds or over 3 Minutes to upload that one single video.  You can use this math to calculate how long the upload will take.

      Upload Speed = Video or File Size (divided by) MBPS Speed so in example above... 200/1 = 200 Seconds to upload a file that size.

      Here's an example of  my desktop wifi speed vs my 4G phone speed...

      Desktop Wifi: 91mbps Download and 21mbpsUpload

      Phone: 5mbps Download and 1mbps UPload

       

      Here's a chart of what to expect from your speed:

      Your Wifi Router makes a BIG difference!

      Get one setup for multiple devices (especially if everyone in your studio is using the same wifi.  If you are a Multi-Teacher Studio you really want to get a router that allows for multiple users and shares the signal equally.  This is called MU-MIMO.

      Here's an article about it: Read Article Here

      Bottom line is typical modem makes devices take turns...first one on gets priority.

      By contrast a MU-MIMO Router splits the signal equally...