Guide
Internet speed for Zoom
Targets for smooth Zoom calls, plus how jitter, loss, and loaded latency affect quality.
Internet speed for Zoom
Zoom performance depends on upload, latency stability, and packet reliability.
Practical targets (per active participant)
- 720p call: ~2–4 Mbps upload
- 1080p call: ~3–8 Mbps upload (varies by scene complexity and settings)
Download speed matters too, but upload is usually the first bottleneck.
What matters beyond Mbps
- jitter: unstable latency causes audio/video glitches
- packet loss: causes stutter and dropouts
- loaded latency: spikes under traffic can ruin calls while someone is downloading
Run a full diagnostic test to see these quality metrics.