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How much internet speed does your home actually need?

10, 40, 100 Mbps or more? A practical guide to choosing a home fiber package in Nairobi based on how many people and devices you have.

Paul Karenju· Managing Director & Senior Network EngineerUpdated 1 min read

Most Nairobi households with two to four people streaming HD, video calling and browsing are well served by 40 Mbps. Households with several 4K TVs, gamers or people working from home benefit from 100 Mbps and above. Here is how to decide.

Count the devices. Each HD stream uses about 5 Mbps; 4K uses 15–25 Mbps; a video call uses 2–4 Mbps; gaming needs low latency more than raw speed.

Add up your peak evening usage and choose the tier with headroom. With Hormud you can upgrade at any time from the customer portal.

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