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Understanding Network Latency and How to Reduce It
25 Sep, 2025
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VoIP Network Readiness Checker
Assess whether your current network infrastructure can support a VoIP phone system, and get upgrade recommendations if needed.
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Your broadband download speed in Megabits per second
Maximum simultaneous phone calls at any one time
VoIP Bandwidth Requirements by Codec & Concurrent Calls
| Codec | Per Call (Kbps) | 5 Calls | 10 Calls | 25 Calls | 50 Calls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.711 (HD Voice) | 87 Kbps | 0.44 Mbps | 0.87 Mbps | 2.18 Mbps | 4.35 Mbps |
| G.729 (Compressed) | 32 Kbps | 0.16 Mbps | 0.32 Mbps | 0.80 Mbps | 1.60 Mbps |
| G.722 (Wideband) | 80 Kbps | 0.40 Mbps | 0.80 Mbps | 2.00 Mbps | 4.00 Mbps |
| Opus (Adaptive) | 40–80 Kbps | 0.20–0.40 | 0.40–0.80 | 1.00–2.00 | 2.00–4.00 |
Bandwidth figures include protocol overhead (IP/UDP/RTP headers). Actual usage varies by codec settings, silence suppression, and network conditions. We recommend reserving 30% additional headroom for data traffic. Talk to our VoIP team
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