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Bandwidth Requirements Calculator
Determine your WAN bandwidth needs for multi-site connectivity, factoring in VoIP, video conferencing, cloud applications, SD-WAN, and redundancy requirements.
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Typical: 30–50% of total users at peak
Bandwidth Requirements by Application
| Application | Per User / Stream | Direction | Latency Sensitive | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VoIP Call | 100 Kbps | Symmetric | Yes (<30ms) | Per concurrent call, G.711 codec |
| Video (SD) | 1.5 Mbps | Symmetric | Yes (<50ms) | Per active video stream |
| Video (HD) | 4 Mbps | Symmetric | Yes (<50ms) | Per active video stream, 1080p |
| Video (4K) | 15 Mbps | Symmetric | Yes (<50ms) | Boardroom / presentation quality |
| Cloud CRM/ERP | 0.5–2 Mbps | Download-heavy | No | Depends on data complexity |
| File Sharing | 1–5 Mbps | Both | No | Sync traffic can burst higher |
| Remote Desktop | 2–5 Mbps | Download-heavy | Yes (<30ms) | Per active session |
| General SaaS | 0.5–1 Mbps | Download-heavy | No | Office 365, Google Workspace |
Bandwidth requirements are per user or per stream at typical usage levels. Actual usage depends on specific applications and usage patterns. View our networking solutions
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